The village of Bacor is surrounded by stunning lake and mountain scenery, perfect for exploring on foot, cycle or horse-back. Bird watchers can hope to see Spanish Eagles, Hoopoes and Golden Oriels. Further afield, the city of Granada is a must-see destination, and the winter ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada are an hour away by car.
Maps and information are provided in the cave to help you get the most out of your stay, and we are happy to offer recommendations for a great day out. The official site for tourism in the Granada Province is http://www.turgranada.es
Below are details of some nearby attractions.
Lake Negratin The Alhambra Historic city of Baza Sierra Nevada Thermal baths Megalithic theme park
Lake Negratin
Lake Negratin, a beautiful turquoise lake, is 13km long. It is only 5 minutes away by car and has much to offer. You can either swim, fish, hire a boat, or just sit and enjoy the beauty of it all. Walk the old lake road at Cueves De Campo.
El Alhambra de Granada
Arguably the most exciting and romantic of all European monuments. The Alhambra, which is so called because of its red walls (in Arabic, meaning Red Castle), is located on top of the hill al-Sabika, on the left bank of the river Darro, to the west of Granada city. Sited on a strategic point, the complex is irregularly shaped and is surrounded by ramparts. Added to the city's boundaries in the 9th century, the castle became a military fortress with a view over the whole city, although it was not until the arrival of the first king of the Nasrid dynasty, Mohammed 1 in the 13th century, that royal residency was established in the Alhambra. This event marked the beginning of the Alhambra's most glorious period, where today the absolute brilliance and spirit of Moorish life and Culture are still in evidence.
It is advisable that trips to the Alhambra Palace are reserved in advance, particularly in the months of summer. For tickets, go to http://www.alhambratickets.com
The City of Baza
Baza, declared a City of Historical Interest, has an important historic and monumental heritage. It stands amidst natural surroundings that are not only of an extraordinary beauty but, at the same time, reveal the sharp contrast between the Sierra de Baza Nature Park and the Hoya plateau, stretching into the distance.
The gastronomy of Baza, which uses products grown on the large fertile plain, includes recipes of ancient Arab and Mediterranean tradition. Of the celebrations held in the city particularly worth mentioning is the tradition of the Cascamorras, held on 6 September and declared a fiesta of Andalusian tourist interest. There follows a 2 week fiesta.
It really is worth spending some time here, you won't be disappointed. Baza is only 20 minutes away by car
Skiing the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada, just an hour's drive away, is one of the best winter resorts in Spain. It is visited by over 1 million people per year and hosted the World Ski Championships in 1996. Quick and easy access to the Sierra Nevada pistes is ensured by 24 modern ski lifts, 2 cable cars and 17 chairlifts. Around 40 snowmaking machines ensure that the pistes are in a perfect state if the snow doesn't come naturally!
In summer too there is much to do. The world championship hand gliding trials are usually based there. There is much fauna and flora to see. Visit http://www.sierranevadaski.com for more information.
Zujar thermal baths
The thermal baths (Banos Termales) at Zujar should not be missed. Open Tuesday to Sunday every week of the year and Mondays too, during August. You can stay all day and just enjoy the warm springs whilst looking over the fantastic views of Lake Negratin. The entrance fee at present is 2 Euros for adults and 1 Euro for children. There is a restaurant there too, see http://www.geocities.com/rtelosbanos for details.
Parque Tematico Integral Sobre el Megalitismo
This theme park about the megalithic culture is well worth a visit. It is situated in Gorafe, which is 10 minutes' drive away on the A92. It contains the largest concentration of dolmens in Andalusia.