La Zubia brings together several distinct themes: protected architectural heritage, textile production, a water route and access to hiking trails. For your stay, you can consider cultural history and routes through the landscape as separate focuses.
Heritage from Several Periods
The Baños Árabes de La Zubia were built between the 12th and 13th centuries as a rural Muslim bathhouse. Two rooms are fully preserved; remains of a third are visible. The bathhouse is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category.
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is also protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category. It was built in the second half of the 16th century and is considered one of the best examples of Mudéjar art in the province of Granada. The main altarpiece was designed by Ambrosio Vico in 1614; it includes an image painted by Pedro de Raxis between 1616 and 1617. This makes it possible to distinguish between the church’s construction period and its later decoration.
Crafts and Themed Tours
At ALP CARPETS, carpet-making in La Zubia involves the entire production process: from designing and dyeing the wool to setting up the looms, knotting and finishing. The individual stages therefore cover both preparation and the final making of the carpet.
The Itinerarios Didácticos de La Zubia explore La Zubia Monumental, traditional crafts and the Parque Natural as their themes. Part of the programme is educational. This selection of themes complements the architectural history with other perspectives on crafts and the landscape.
Waterways and Green Spaces
The Ruta del Agua is a walking route through the landscape and the Vega of La Zubia that explores the history of water use. Along the route are irrigation channels, mills, water basins and orchards, as well as small aqueducts that are more than 800 years old. Water use thus becomes the connecting thread linking the different features of the landscape.
The Parque de las Canteras covers 56.62 hectares and has sports trails and recreational areas. Alongside the themed water route, designated green and recreational spaces are therefore another distinct feature of what the area offers.
Access to the Hiking Trails
From La Zubia, the Canal de la Espartera–Arenales del Trevenque trail can be reached via Cumbres Verdes and the forest track to the Los Alayos viewpoint; the trail begins there. To reach the Haza Larguilla trail, travel from La Zubia along the road to Cumbres Verdes and then take the forest track to Collado Sevilla, where the trail starts.
To reach the Sendero Sulayr access point, take the road from La Zubia to Cumbres Verdes, followed by a 10 km forest track to the Jardín Botánico de La Cortijuela. The ten kilometres refer to this section of forest track. For orientation, it is important to note the difference: Los Alayos and Collado Sevilla are the starting points for the first two trails, while the described access route to the Sulayr leads to the botanical garden. Since local transport options may change, check them before making specific plans.
When looking for hotels in La Zubia, you can first decide what you want to focus on: should architectural and craft history shape your stay, or will you plan around the Ruta del Agua or a specific hiking trail? When planning your route, be sure to include the relevant access point.
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