Heritage & places
El Valle preserves a remarkable heritage: the Nasrid castle of Restábal, Mudéjar churches —one of them a Site of Cultural Interest in Melegís— and natural viewpoints overlooking the valley. Discover too the History Museum of Restábal and unique spots across Restábal, Melegís and Saleres.
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San Juan Evangelista Church
Site of Cultural Interest. Mudéjar art, a coffered ceiling and 16th-century paintings over a former Nasrid mosque.
16th c. · Free visit View on the map →
Restábal Castle
A Nasrid fortress with views of El Valle de Lecrín and Sierra Nevada.
13th c. View on the map →
San Cristóbal Church
16th century, a Mudéjar coffered ceiling over a former Nasrid mosque.
16th c. View on the map →
Arab thermal baths
Ruins of Arab baths with thermal waters that flow all year round.
Arab bath View on the map →
Thousand-year-old carob tree
A thousand-year-old tree, a living witness to the municipality’s history.
Natural · Notable tree View on the map →
Santiago Church
A Mudéjar church from 1550 with original features preserved.
1550 · Mudéjar View on the map →
History Museum
Archaeological finds from the valley: rock-art stelae and Andalusi-era pieces.
Archaeology View on the map →
Virgen de Fátima Chapel
A shrine atop the hill. Dedicated to the Virgin of Fátima.
Shrine · Devotion View on the map →
Cerro del Calvario Viewpoint
A natural balcony atop the hill, next to the chapel, with panoramic views of the valley, the three villages and Sierra Nevada.
Viewpoint · Free access View on the map →
Guitarra Square
A natural balcony with panoramic views of the valley and Sierra Nevada.
Viewpoint · Free access View on the map →
Restábal Recreation Area
A rest and recreation area by the river, ideal for a family day out.
Naturaleza · Acceso libre View on the map →
Campsite
A campsite with a pool, surrounded by nature in the mountains.
Nature · Pool View on the map →
Rock-art stelae
Rock carvings recently found near the village.
Archaeology View →
Alvirillas Viewpoint
A natural balcony with spectacular views at sunset.
Viewpoint · Free access View on the map →
Washhouse
An old public washhouse, fed by the Arab irrigation channels.
Ethnographic View on the map →You might also like
Hiking trails
Barranco Luna, the Ruta del Azahar and the climb to Restábal Castle.
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Festivals & traditions
The Feria de la Naranja, the Carrera, pilgrimages and patron-saint festivals.
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Where to eat
Alpujarra and kitchen-garden cuisine, with the valley’s orange as the star.
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