Almagruz Caves Guided Tour

Troglodyte settlements and medieval dwellings are the focus of the guided tour of the Almagruz caves, an important archaeological and ethnographic complex in the Granada Geopark.

Almagruz Caves Guided Tour

At your chosen time, we will meet at the car park of the interpretation centre of the Almagruz Troglodyte Habitat Complex. This area features numerous caves from both prehistoric and contemporary times.

The visit begins with an exploration of the archaeological site of the Guadix-Baza basin, where fossils of ancient European hominids have been discovered, indicating the historical significance of the troglodyte settlement in the Almagruz caves.

We will learn about the lifestyle of our ancestors and medieval alterations made in caves. We will also visit a farmhouse cave known as Cortijo Viejo Almagruz, exploring its 16th-century kitchen, bedrooms, courtyard, and other adapted spaces.

As we explore additional caves in Almagruz, insights will be provided on rural life, local culture, cheese production, traditions such as "matanzas," and artistic techniques involving esparto grass, wool, silk, and clay.

After an hour and 15 minutes, the guided tour will conclude at the starting point.