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What to see and do in Albuñuelas

What to see and do in Albuñuelas (Valle de Lecrín, Granada): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 2 Activities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Albuñuelas: festival calendar

January: Fiestas de San Sebastián de Albuñuelas (January 20)
August: Fiestas de la Virgen de las Angustias de Albuñuelas (August 15)

How far each place is from the centre of Albuñuelas

Torre del Tío Bayo 150 m

Towns near Albuñuelas

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What to see in Dúrcal 8.8 km · 9 places
What to see in Nigüelas 9.7 km · 5 places
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What to see and do in Albuñuelas

Albuñuelas
Village
At the southwestern edge of the Valle de Lecrín, next to the Sierra Nevada and the Sierra de Almijara, it suffered significant damage in the 1884 earthquake. In 2025 it has 794 inhabitants.
Torre del Tío Bayo
Monument
Tower of Nasrid origin that was part of the defensive system watching over the valley's passage. It is declared a Bien de Interés Cultural, Spain's highest level of heritage protection.
Iglesia de El Salvador de Albuñuelas
Monument
Parish church from the mid-18th century, one of the main religious buildings in the historic center of Albuñuelas, alongside the hermitage of Saint Anthony and the old archbishop's palace (17th-18th centuries).
El terremoto de 1884 en Albuñuelas
Historical milestone
The 1884 Andalusian earthquake (with an epicenter nearby, in the Arenas del Rey area) severely affected Albuñuelas, causing 102 deaths and the total destruction of 362 buildings in the town.
Fiestas de San Sebastián de Albuñuelas
Activity
Albuñuelas's patron saint festival: the image of Saint Sebastian is carried in procession through the streets of the town accompanied by a music band, and the townspeople share a traditional meal in his honor.
Fiestas de la Virgen de las Angustias de Albuñuelas
Activity
Popular patron saint festivals in honor of the Virgen de las Angustias: they begin on the 15th with a procession of the Virgin, Saint Sebastian, and the Christ Child, followed by night verbenas and fireworks. In recent years the tradition of threshing has been revived as part of the celebrations.
Quesos, migas y dulces de convento de Albuñuelas
Food and drink
The cuisine of Albuñuelas is based on artisan cheeses, olive oil, and garden produce; traditional dishes include kid stew, bladder campion omelet, migas, and puchero stew, as well as sweets like pestiños, buñuelos, and egg or anise cakes.