Guadix is a town and municipality that forms part of the province of Granada. It’s a destination where you are invited to enjoy a wide range of activities, good tourist infrastructure and the essence of this authentic Andalucian town.
It stands in a spectacular landscape where tradition and history are present at every corner. The town of Guadix is one of many picturesque population centres in the Hoya de Guadix area, alongside Estación de Guadix, Belerda, Bácor, Olivar, Paulenca, Hernán-Valle and Los Balcones.
More than 18,000 people, known as accitanos or guadijeños, live in these towns and villages as custodians of the monuments, myths and legends of the area.
What to see in Guadix? There are many unmissable sights in this area which will take you on a journey back in time.
Your first stop should be the imposing Cathedral, where different architectural styles - Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassical - are on display. Its walls are built on what was once a mosque. Another point of religious interest is the church of Santiago.
The Roman Theatre is one of the greatest symbols of this town and also one of the best places to visit. It was discovered in 2008 by chance and it allows you to see the remains of the ancient structure divided into two areas spread over an area of more than 6,000 square metres.
The Palace of Villalegre dates back to the 16th century. It is said that a ghost lives inside and wanders around the inner courtyard and the surrounding rooms.
The Plaza de las Palomas (the Square of the Doves) and the Plaza de la Constitución, where the Town Hall is located, as well as the imposing Alcazaba de Guadix, which dates back to the 11th century, are some of the other essential sights to see. Another is the Mirador de la Magdalena, not far from the Alcazaba, which is the best place in town to look out over the immense landscape that surrounds it.
This town, which is the oldest human settlement in the country, extends along the River Verde and has a neighbourhood made up of authentic cave houses excavated in the rock. The caves of Guadix are now a tourist attraction, some of which are open to visitors. There’s even one which has been converted into holiday accommodation.
Cave houses are not the only accommodation option in Guadix. There are many holiday cottages to suit travellers of all kinds in this part of Granada. If you’re travelling in the summer season, why not look out for one with a swimming pool? If you’re coming in the off-season, you can expect to find some real bargains. At any time of the year, we recommend checking out the offers in nearby villages such as Baza or Huelma as well as in Guadix itself.
How to get to Guadix? There are many ways to get here, the easiest being by car, but by train or bus are options too as there are stations and stops in town.
