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What to see and do in Albuñol

What to see and do in Albuñol (Costa Granadina, Granada): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 1 Nature · 1 Activities · 1 Curiosities · 2 Historical milestones

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What to see and do in Albuñol

Albuñol
Village
Capital of the 'Gran Cehel' in the Arab period, in 1505 Luis Zapata bought the lordship from Queen Juana I and raised it to city status. In 2025 it has 7,388 inhabitants across six settlements, among them La Rábita.
Iglesia Parroquial de San Patricio (Albuñol)
Monument
Built in 1616 in the Doric style and consecrated by the parish priest Pedro Mercado; rebuilt in 1803, it has three naves in a Latin cross, twelve altars, two towers and a vault over the presbytery.
Compra del señorío de Albuñol
Historical milestone
In 1505 Luis Zapata acquired the lordship of Albuñol from Queen Joanna I of Castile.
El frente de Albuñol-Adra en la Guerra Civil
Historical milestone
After the fall of Málaga, in February 1937 the rebel troops established the new Civil War front along the Albuñol-Adra line.
Natalio Rivas, hijo ilustre de Albuñol
Curiosity
Natalio Rivas, who was a minister and member of the Cortes several times in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is an illustrious son of the town of Albuñol.
Feria del Ganado de Albuñol
Activity
Traditional livestock fair of Albuñol.
Las playas de Albuñol
Nature
The municipality of Albuñol has seven beaches along its coastline: El Gaiterillo, El Cuervo, Cala Chilches, El Ruso, La Playiya, La Rábita and El Pozuelo.