Guadix brings together its cave district, a layered architectural history and the landscape of the Hoya de Guadix. At the heart of the cave district, the Mirador Padre Poveda is next to the Ermita Nueva church. From there, you can look out over Guadix’s historic and monumental ensemble as well as the badlands. The townscape and landscape share the same panorama here, making the viewpoint a concrete introduction to both. When looking for a hotel in Guadix, consider whether you want to focus your stay mainly on cave dwellings, architectural history or the landscape.

Cave dwellings and local culture

The Centro de Interpretación Cuevas de Guadix is located inside several original cave dwellings. It explains the origins and historical development of cave dwelling. Local traditions and crafts are also among the topics covered. The caves are therefore presented not just as a form of architecture, but also in the context of tradition and craftsmanship.

Buildings with different historical connections

Guadix Cathedral stands above the remains of a Visigothic cathedral and a main Arab mosque. The Teatro Romano Acci is a monumental complex covering almost 6,000 m²; it was built at the beginning of the second quarter of the 1st century AD. The Alcazaba of Guadix was built in the 10th century during the Caliphate period. Together, these sites offer different historical perspectives: the remains beneath the cathedral, the Roman theatre and the Alcazaba from the Caliphate period.

Visits to the Teatro Romano Acci are scheduled for Sundays at 11 am. Tickets are purchased at the tourist office. Check the visiting time and how to get tickets before travelling, to make sure these details suit your visit.

The Almazara de Paulenca – Museo del Aceite adds another cultural dimension: it is an 18th-century olive oil mill in the rural Mudéjar style and also an ethnographic olive oil museum. Alongside the caves and major buildings, the history of olive oil production is therefore another distinct area of interest.

Hoya de Guadix and Cascamorras

Guadix lies in the Hoya de Guadix, a depression surrounded by clay badlands. The landscape around the town has been shaped by wind, water and human activity. This adds a landscape perspective to the architectural history: the area’s character is shaped not only by historic buildings, but also by the forms and forces of its surroundings.

The Cascamorras tradition also dates back a long way: it originated in the mid-15th century. The Cascamorras festival is celebrated in Guadix on 9 September. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, confirm the date before you leave. In Guadix, small tasters of Accitan cuisine are served as an aperitif; what is served varies from one establishment to another.

Discover more destinations: Diezma, Los Tablones, El Ventorrillo, Padul, Illora, Villamena, Dólar, Moraleda De Zafayona.

For the overview of the wider region: Granada.