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What to see and do in Gualchos

What to see and do in Gualchos (Costa Granadina, Granada): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 2 Historical milestones

How far each place is from the centre of Gualchos

Torre de la Rijana 3.8 km

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What to see and do in Gualchos

Gualchos
Village
It received the title of villa from Alfonso XIII in 1901. In 2025 it has 5,284 inhabitants spread among Castell de Ferro (the seat), Gualchos, El Romeral, and Jolúcar; 33.4% of its residents are of foreign nationality.
Iglesia de San Miguel
Monument
Built in 1502 on the site of a former mosque.
Título de villa de Gualchos
Historical milestone
Gualchos received the title of villa in 1901, granted by King Alfonso XIII.
Torre de la Rijana
Monument
Defensive tower from the late 16th or early 17th century set on the cliffs next to Castell de Ferro; it became well known after the film 'Al sur de Granada' was shot there.
La Cueva de las Campanas
Historical milestone
Neolithic site in Gualchos with archaeological remains dated to around 3000 BC, one of the most important in the province of Granada.