Dúdar between the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Huétor

Dúdar lies in the depression between the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park. The Río Aguas Blancas crosses the municipality from east to west and runs through the town itself.

Nature

The Tajo del Reloj is visible from Dúdar’s village square. The shadow cast on a wall of the Tajo del Reloj indicates solar time. Dúdar’s native vegetation includes poplars, holm oaks, olive trees, cherry trees, pine trees, chestnut trees, other fruit trees and plants of the Mediterranean scrubland. Wild boar, foxes, eagles and ibex have been sighted in the area around Dúdar.

Trails

A still-preserved historic route leads from Beas de Granada via Los Arrites, Cortijo de Belén, Llano de la Perdiz and Jesús del Valle to Granada, passing through Dúdar. The Cuesta de Las Cabras hiking trail begins on the left bank of the Río Aguas Blancas, passes through the landscape known as Las Umbrías and reaches Güéjar Sierra.

The circular hike “Dúdar: Río Aguas Blancas – Mirador de Quéntar – Trincheras de la Ventanilla” begins in Dúdar and follows the Río Aguas Blancas to the Mirador de Quéntar, the Mirador de la Presa de Quéntar and the Trincheras de la Ventanilla. The different starting and finishing points help distinguish between a connection, a route to another place and a circular trail.

When booking a holiday apartment in Dúdar, you can compare the travel period, room category and cancellation conditions on the offer pages. Your selected travel dates and preferred room category can be reviewed together with the cancellation conditions before you choose accommodation.

Other places

You can access other places via the following town pages: Pinos Puente, Ferreira, Escúzar, Murtas, Ítrabo, Jayena, Gójar and Lojilla.

Culture and history

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada in Dúdar dates back to the 17th century and is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Trenches from the Spanish Civil War are located on the Cerro de la Cruz. The Canal de los Franceses carried water from the source of the Río Aguas Blancas to a gold-washing site at the Cerro del Oro mine. Three surviving structures of the Canal de los Franceses are known as Las Torres, Puente de la Línea and Casa del Cigarrón. The Ermita del Cristo del Almecí is located within the municipality of Dúdar.

Crafts and cuisine

In Dúdar, several women continue to preserve the traditions of bobbin lace, crochet and embroidered tulle; their work is exhibited during Semana Cultural. Papas con bacalao is considered the signature dish of Dúdar’s cuisine. Vino mosto is a typical traditionally produced product from Dúdar.

The Romería del Santo Almecí, also known as Santo Belloto, is associated with 1 November and includes a mass and a procession.

To the higher-level travel overview: Granada.