Guadic Cave Houses, Underground cave dwellings in Guadix, Spain.
The cave houses of Guadix feature white facades with doors and windows carved into the soft sandstone hills of Granada province.
Inhabitants of Guadix began constructing these cave residences in the 16th century after the fall of the Granada Emirate, creating shelters in the terrain.
The Cave Museum displays traditional artifacts, including hand-carved furniture, cooking tools, and exhibits explaining the construction methods of these underground homes.
More than 2000 cave houses maintain constant temperatures throughout the year, equipped with modern amenities such as marble floors and internet connectivity.
The Barrio Troglodyte contains the largest concentration of inhabited cave dwellings in Spain, where residents continue their daily lives beneath the surface.
Location: Guadix
GPS coordinates: 37.29431,-3.14123
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of coast. Geological formations include the red volcanic rocks of Riotinto, a result of 5,000 years of mining, and canyons housing 240 Bronze Age dolmens in Gorafe park. Villages like Setenil de las Bodegas feature unique architecture, with houses built beneath natural rock overhangs shaped by the Trejo River. The Castle of La Calahorra, built in 1509 at an altitude of 1200 meters, combines Spanish fortifications with Italian Renaissance decoration. Further north, Baños de la Encina hosts the Burgalimar Castle dating from 968, surrounded by extensive olive groves. These sites showcase different facets of Andalusian heritage, from prehistoric remains to Moorish inscriptions, in environments ranging from mountains to Mediterranean coastal zones.
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