Villanueva de las Torres: Archaeology, Thermal Baths and Desert Route

In Villanueva de las Torres, attention first turns to the archaeological sites of Baños de Alicún. They have been classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) since 2008; the classification was expanded in 2018.

Culture and History

The archaeological sites contain eight dolmens as well as flint remains, arrowheads, knives, ceramic vessels and graves. The archaeological area of Baños de Alicún also revealed the remains of a Roman villa and a medieval Hispano-Muslim alquería.

Landscape and Geology

The Glacis de la Mesa de Bacaire is designated as LIG 16 and is shared with Fonelas and Guadix. The Bentonitas del Cortijo Victoriano are designated as LIG 32. The Badlands del Negratín geological area is shared with Gorafe.

Peñón del Fraile is a hill in the immediate surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. Peña Cambrón is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres.

Thermal Baths and Route

Balneario Alicún de las Torres is a thermal spa in natural surroundings and surrounded by megalithic remains. In summer, the balneario includes a thermal bathing complex with outdoor pools.

The PR-A 425 route passes through Villanueva de las Torres and Gorafe; it has the character of a desert route. The thermal spa, archaeological sites and a route with a desert character provide different thematic focal points.

For planning the emphasis of each day, Baños de Alicún, Badlands del Negratín and the PR-A 425 represent three different points of interest: archaeology, geology and route.

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Cuisine and Wine

The rural cuisine of Villanueva de las Torres includes, among other dishes, Papas a lo pobre, Ajoblanco, Conejo en fritada, Pipirrana, a chickpea and bean stew, Gachas and Migas. Villanueva de las Torres also has a small production of Ribera del Fardes wine.

Other places: La Calahorra, Vélez de Benaudalla, Cortes De Baza, Orgiva, Benalúa De Las Villas, Válor, Albolote and Huétor Vega.

Geographical Context

The ancient site Restos arqueológicos Teatro romano is located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. The Palacio de los Marqueses de Villalegre is also located in this wider regional area.

The Mirador de la Magdalena is a viewpoint in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. Palacio de Peñaflor is a palace in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres. The Cueva Museo de Alfarería La Alcazaba is a museum in the wider regional surroundings.

The Mirador Las Cuevas viewpoint is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Villanueva de las Torres.

For the overarching travel overview: Granada.