Baza

Baza is a municipality in Granada Province situated on the lower slopes of the Sierra de Baza Mountain Range at about 844 meters elevation. The town blends arid plains with fertile valleys and displays a rich network of historic structures throughout its layout.

The settlement was established as an Iberian foundation in the 4th century BC and later passed through Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic rule. In 1489, Queen Isabella I captured the city, ending its Islamic period.

The local museum displays artifacts from different periods and houses the famous Lady of Baza statue from the 4th century BC. These objects tell stories of the many peoples who lived in this place over time.

The town has numerous walking paths through its historic center connecting major sites like the Alcazaba fortress and Santiago Church. These routes are easy to navigate and allow visitors to explore the different layers of the settlement.

The mountain area surrounding the town contains cave dwellings that residents have occupied for centuries and which serve as examples of traditional regional architecture. These homes carved into the stone show how people adapted to the mountain landscape.

Location: Province of Granada

Capital city: Baza

Elevation above the sea: 844 m

Part of: distrito notarial de Baza, Mancomunidade da Comarca de Baza, Comarca de Baza

Shares border with: Gor, Guadix, Freila, Zújar, Cortes de Baza, Benamaurel, Cúllar, Caniles, Alcóntar, Gérgal, Nacimiento, Las Tres Villas, Abla, Fiñana, Dólar

Website: https://ayuntamientodebaza.es

GPS coordinates: 37.48886,-2.77098

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:11