Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a municipality at 570 meters elevation in the Granada plain, surrounded by farmland and irrigation channels. The settlement follows a regular grid layout that organizes its streets and squares in an orderly pattern.

The settlement began in 1491 as a military camp during the siege of Granada and became permanent after the Catholic monarchs' victory. This strategic origin shaped the community's early development.

The San Agustín Church shapes the town's character with its blend of Gothic and Moorish architectural elements. This style reflects how different traditions met and mixed in the region.

The town connects easily to Granada city via the A-92 highway, providing straightforward access to local activities and the surrounding countryside. The road network makes it simple to explore the agricultural areas that surround the place.

The town's geometric grid design served as a model for Spanish settlers founding cities in the Americas. This orderly layout influenced urban planning across continents.

Location: Province of Granada

Elevation above the sea: 582 m

Part of: Granada notarial district, Vega de Granada

Shares border with: Granada, Vegas del Genil, Las Gabias, Chimeneas, Chauchina, Fuente Vaqueros, Pinos Puente, Atarfe

Website: http://santafe.es

GPS coordinates: 37.18944,-3.71806

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:25