Map - Guadix, Granada
Guadix post code: 18500
Information about Guadix, Granada
Guadix, a city of southern Spain, in the province of Granada; on the left bank of the river Guadix, a sub-tributary of the Guadiana Menor, and on the Madrid-Valdepeñas-Almería railway. Pop. (2002) 20,042 inhabitants.
Guadix occupies part of an elevated plateau among the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is surrounded by ancient walls, and was formerly dominated by a Moorish castle, now in ruins. It is an episcopal see of great antiquity, and its cathedral, built between the 16th and 18th century on the site of a mosque, combines three architectural styles (Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque).
The city was once famous for its cutlery; but its modern manufactures (chiefly earthenware, hempen goods, and hats) are inconsiderable. It has some trade in wool, cotton, flax, corn and liqueurs. The warm mineral springs of Graena, much frequented during the summer, are 6 miles west.
The most famous feature of the town is the cave dwellings in the Barrio Troglodyte where upwards of half the population live. These caves are in no way primitive dwellings and are a solution to the fierce heat of the Andalucian summer.
Guadix occupies part of an elevated plateau among the northern foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is surrounded by ancient walls, and was formerly dominated by a Moorish castle, now in ruins. It is an episcopal see of great antiquity, and its cathedral, built between the 16th and 18th century on the site of a mosque, combines three architectural styles (Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque).
The city was once famous for its cutlery; but its modern manufactures (chiefly earthenware, hempen goods, and hats) are inconsiderable. It has some trade in wool, cotton, flax, corn and liqueurs. The warm mineral springs of Graena, much frequented during the summer, are 6 miles west.
The most famous feature of the town is the cave dwellings in the Barrio Troglodyte where upwards of half the population live. These caves are in no way primitive dwellings and are a solution to the fierce heat of the Andalucian summer.
Posted by
Wikipedia
about 4 years ago
Guadix is famous for its cave houses but there's another great reason to go there - its motor racing circuit.
I've just spent a fabulous day driving a Lotus Elise as fast as I dare and being driven in a kick-ass Porche and a Westfield.
There was loads of track time, a great atmosphere and some very safe, high adrenalin fun. If you're in Granada or are planning to visit Guadix anyway (also a beautiful area), check out the Track Days in Spain site beforehand and see if you can also fit in some petrol-head entertainment in Guadix.
I've just spent a fabulous day driving a Lotus Elise as fast as I dare and being driven in a kick-ass Porche and a Westfield.
There was loads of track time, a great atmosphere and some very safe, high adrenalin fun. If you're in Granada or are planning to visit Guadix anyway (also a beautiful area), check out the Track Days in Spain site beforehand and see if you can also fit in some petrol-head entertainment in Guadix.
Posted by
Martin Dell, Kyero.com
about 4 years ago
