Alhama de Granada

城市概覽

Alhama sits not far from Arenas del Rey (about 14 km away), which is on the edge of the vast Bermajales lake. The lake is surrounded by woods of poplars and Mediterranean black pines. Constructed between 1947 and 1954 this reservoir with a hydro-electric plant at one end provides sandy beaches, safe swimming and plenty of non-motorised water sports. There are also a couple of cafes at the edge of the lake. Many people spend evenings and weekends barbecuing at the water's edge.

Read Suggested reading list:

Ornament of the World - How Muslims, Jews and Christians created a culture of tolerance in medieval Spain - Rosa Menocal Driving Over Lemons - Chris Stewart The Parrot in the Pepper Tree - Chris Stewart South from Granada - Gerald Brenan Guerra - Jason Webster Al-Andalus - Jason Webster Duende - Jason Webster Ghosts of Spain - Giles Tremlett The New Spaniards - John Hooper Spain by the Horns: A Journey to the Heart of a Culture - Tim Elliott It's Not About the Tapas - Polly Evans The Almond Blossom Appreciation Society - Chris Stewart Muslim Spain and Portugal: Political History of Al-Andalus - Hugh Kennedy Casa Moro: The Second Cookbook - Sam Clark and Sam Clark Moro East - Samantha Clark Spanish Lessons: How One Family Found Their Place in the Sun - Derek Lambert

如何抵達

Bus from Torre del Mar or Vélez-Málaga - both easily reached from Málaga. Car hire from Malaga Airport and train station is also a good, cost effective option, the drive takes around 90 minutes. Car hire from Granada airport is also inexpensive; this drive takes around 40 minutes.

當地交通

There is a bus from Granada to Alhama that runs 4 times a day, check the times on the alsa website, last one is around 18:30. Once in the town, everything you need is in walking distance: fresh fruit and vegetable shops, butchers, supermarkets, fresh fish shops, bars and restaurants.

必看景點

The Balneario - drop to the bridge over the river Alhama and turn left. The Alhama Gorge - stunning views down from the village over an almost sheer slope. The monumental area - the monuments are only open in the morning out of season. The Roman Bridge - just off the side of the road on the way to the Balneario. Dates from 1st century.

體驗活動

1 Cycling Country Bike Tours, Calle Salmerones 18 (On the corner of Calle Encisco and Humilladero), ☏ +34 958 360 655, [email protected]. 10:00-17:00. Guided bike tours of the area and throughout Andalucía. Quality carbon road bike and hybrid bike hire available. Self guided cycling routes and tours also available. (updated Oct 2017) Windsurfing, horse riding, hiking, quad biking, go karting, mountain biking, cycling, kayaking. Swimming in Lake Bermajales (10 km away) - the lake is surrounded by sandy beaches. Hatha Yoga is readily available in Alhama contact Sami at Asura Yoga for prices, classes and venues. Swimming pools - there is an open air public pool in town with grassy areas for laying out and one at Pato Loco 3 km steady walk up the gorge. It costs a few euros to use either pool, which are only open in the summer months. Winter sports - November to April, the slopes are 90 minutes drive away. Beaches - the Costa Tropical is a little over an hours drive away, Nerja and it's amazing caves is an hour and 10 minutes away. Spas: there are two spas in the town, both have hotels attached with all the facilities you'd expect. One is at the bottom of the town Balneario de Alhama de Granada near the Roman bridge (20 minute, 3 km easy walk, or 2 minutes in the car) and one is at the top - El Ventorro (30 minute, 4 km steady walk up the gorge or 4 minutes in the car). Balneario dates back to Roman times (1st century), the thermal waters are 47 °C, there is a hotel with a full range of treatments see or you can walk down to the river and sit in one of the warm pools for free, there is a small parking fee if you take the car. Massage: there are many professional masseurs in the town, English and Spanish - some of whom will visit your hotel or rental home. Sports Massage and physiotherapy are also available, so if you pick up an injury while walking or horse riding, cycling or running you can find the perfect treatment. Trail Run Spain, Casa de la Inquisition (L

購物

There is a bustling market on a Friday morning, selling fresh local produce, plants, clothes and household stuff. Fabulous locally produced olive oil, honey, almonds and wine is available to buy in many of the local shops and bars. Ventorro (at the top of the gorge) has a particularly good selection. a small selection of local arts, crafts and post cards is available at the small tabac on the corner of Plaza Constitution.

住宿

There is a good selection of rental properties on the owners direct website. Local hotels are relatively small but all adequate. There is one hotel with spectacular gorge views called Le Seguiriya. Just outside town there is a good hotel and spa with excellent restaurant called El Ventorro.

順遊推薦

Granada is famous for Alhambra and other historical buildings. 40 min away by car or 90 min on the bus.