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Wine Tourism Experience at Pago de Almaraes Winery
<p>During this experience at the Pago de Almaraes Winery, you’ll immerse yourself in the unique landscape of the Granada Geopark, in Benalúa de Guadix, with breathtaking views of the north face of the Sierra Nevada. This is a region steeped in history, where the Machurris—an ancient settlement—lies right next to the winery, connecting us to the roots of this place and the origins of the Almaraes Trail.<br><br>During the visit, you’ll get an up-close look at a winemaking process far removed from industrial methods. Here, the harvest is done by hand and is demanding—a truly heroic form of viticulture shaped by the region’s conditions, where the grapes are picked in the height of summer and brought to the winery to begin a meticulous, artisanal process: destemming, pressing, fermentation, and aging.<br><br>One of the most special moments is the tour of the barrel room, located in a spectacular clay cave spanning over 3,600 m², where the wines age in American and French oak barrels, taking advantage of the natural conditions of the environment.<br><br>The experience concludes with a tasting of five to six wines, accompanied by local products such as regional cured meats and artisanal bread from a traditional oven, highlighting the region’s cuisine and producers.<br><br>An authentic experience that will allow you to understand wine from its origins, in direct connection with the landscape, history, and the people who make it possible.<br><br>Discover the character of the Geopark through its wines and its people.</p>
Experience wine from its very origins, amidst the caves and unique landscape of the Granada Geopark.
Experience wine from its very origins, amidst the caves and unique landscape of the Granada Geopark.
Climb to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada to raise a toast deep within the earth. Discover the secret of a wine born under the highland sun and aged in the eternal silence of the clay, in a sanctuary where technology and history come together in every glass
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Visit to a semi-underground winery in Darro
<p>In a little-known corner of the municipality of Darro, within the Granada Geopark, lies Bodega Anchurón: a family-run winery that captivates visitors from the very first moment with its location and the way the landscape is woven into every stage of the winemaking process.<br><br>The experience begins at the winery’s entrance, where Luis Miguel or his father personally welcome visitors. Depending on the season and weather, the visit may include a walk through the vineyard, where the trellis and double-cordon training systems are explained—a technique that promotes plant ventilation and fruit balance. Here, in an open and unique setting, visitors understand how the orientation, soil, and climate of the Granada highlands directly influence the character of the wine.<br><br>The tour continues in the winery, partially excavated into a semi-cave, where the earth itself helps maintain the coolness and stability necessary for winemaking. There, the production and aging process is explained before moving on to a guided tasting of four wines, accompanied by tapas and cured meats selected to enhance each nuance.<br><br>An intimate and authentic experience that invites you to discover an unexpected region and to understand wine as a direct expression of a unique landscape.</p>
Discover unique wines in an unexpected setting
Discover unique wines in an unexpected landscape
Savor the silence of the highlands in the heart of an ancient semi-cave. A sensory journey to the source, where wine rests in the cool embrace of the earth, waiting to reveal the secrets of a landscape sculpted by time
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Badlands, caves, and wine
<p>The Granada Geopark is a region where the landscape surprises you at every turn. Ravines, badlands, caves carved into the earth, and lookouts that seem to peer out to the edge of the world come together to form one of the most unique landscapes in Europe. <br><br>The Geopark’s Badlands, Caves, and Wines experience invites you to discover part of this region aboard a 4x4 vehicle, combining geology and nature with local culture and cuisine.<br><br>The route begins at the meeting point (Guadix fairgrounds), from where participants head out along the Lugros trail in 4x4s, traversing a landscape shaped over millions of years by erosion toward one of the region’s most spectacular natural viewpoints. During the tour, several interpretive stops are made to understand the Geopark’s geology and observe the spectacular nature of its badlands. One of the most impressive spots is known as the End of the World Viewpoint, from where visitors can contemplate the magnitude of this arid landscape, deeply sculpted by time.<br><br>Along the route, local guides—Guillermo, José Antonio, or Toni—share their deep knowledge of the Geopark, interpreting the landscape and explaining how geology has historically shaped the way of life of its inhabitants.<br><br>The itinerary allows you to discover everything from historic farmhouses to various types of traditional caves—from shelter caves and fortress caves to ancient dwellings dug into the earth—used for centuries, first for protection and later as homes, showcasing the population’s adaptability to the harsh conditions of the environment.<br><br>The experience culminates with a visit to several cave-dug wineries, where you’ll tour the vineyard (when possible), see the facilities, and enjoy a tasting of wines produced in the region. During the visit, there’s also a picnic featuring local, farm-to-table products: cheeses, cured meats, bread, olive oil, and produce from the garden. A perfect way to round out the tour by connecting landscape, culture, and cuisine.</p>
An adventure through caves and badlands with a local flavor
An adventure through caves and badlands with a local flavor
Walk through the desert sculpted by time and take refuge in the heart of the clay. A journey through fiery canyons and shadowy caves, where the landscape yields to a glass of wine that tastes of earth, sun, and millennia of history
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Boabdil Restaurant
<p>In the heart of Guadix, next to its cathedral and the Roman theater, Boabdil Restaurant blends local Guadix traditions with innovative, signature cuisine. Since 1991, the Medina family has offered a culinary experience based on local ingredients and recipes with an Andalusian soul. Every visit is a tribute to the history, culture, and flavors of the Granada Geopark.</p>
A family-friendly restaurant with a modern twist
A family-run restaurant with a modern twist blends Accitan tradition with innovative, signature cuisine
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Guided tour with wine tasting at Cortes y Graena
<p>During this experience at Bodegas Muñana, you’ll discover how wine can express the unique character of the Granada Geopark. Located at an altitude of over 1,200 meters, the vineyards thrive in challenging conditions that lend freshness, intensity, and a distinct personality to their wines.<br><br>The tour begins in the vineyard, where you’ll learn how altitude, climate, and soil directly influence the quality of the grapes. From here, we’ll introduce the context of the Geopark, helping you interpret the landscape and understand the origin of these wines.<br><br>Throughout the tour of the winery, guided by (Nazaret or Cristóbal)—locals and team members who know the process firsthand—you’ll discover how the wines are made step by step: fermentation, bottling, and labeling, in a meticulous production process closely tied to the environment.<br><br>The experience concludes with a tasting of two red wines and one white, where you’ll be able to identify on the palate the characteristics imparted by the altitude: balanced wines with good acidity and great aromatic expression. The tasting is accompanied by local products such as cured meats, cheeses, and traditional bread, reinforcing the connection to the region.<br><br>A way to get closer to wine from its source, understanding how landscape, climate, and people are reflected in every glass.</p>
Discover high-altitude wines in the heart of the Geopark
Discover high-altitude wines in the heart of the Geopark
Feel the thrill of the summit with every sip. A journey where the heights of the Geopark are captured in a bottle to offer you the freshness of the sky and the strength of the earth, in a toast that celebrates the purest essence of Granada.
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El Boliche del Nene
<p>El Boliche del Nene is known for offering an exceptional culinary experience, where the nostalgia of traditional flavors blends harmoniously with cutting-edge techniques.<br><br>We don’t operate like a traditional restaurant here. We’re a laid-back tavern-style bar—there are no first or second courses, and it’s not about ordering for yourself but joining in the collective ritual of trying a little of everything. Our menu is designed to circulate around the table, featuring small plates meant for sharing. A haven for those who believe the best table is one where everyone shares and the music never stops playing. <br><br>Come in, take a seat, and let us do the rest.</p>
An authentic tavern with a great atmosphere
An authentic tavern with a great atmosphere
A blend of traditional flavors with a modern twist. A haven for those who believe that the best table is one where everyone shares and the music never stops. Come on in, take a seat, and let us take care of the rest.
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Wine-tasting tour at a cave winery in Guadix
<p>From Bodega Cerro de las Cruces, José María opens the doors to his life’s work to share much more than just wine: he shares the land, the history, and his passion for Guadix.<br><br>The experience begins with breathtaking views of the Hoya de Guadix, a landscape shaped over millions of years that is now part of the Granada Geopark. Amid vineyards situated at an altitude of 950 meters, visitors discover how the elevation, the clay soil, and the temperature contrast between day and night give each grape its own unique character.<br><br>Depending on the season, the visit changes: in spring, visitors learn about grape varieties and the vine’s growth cycles; during harvest, they taste the grapes straight from the vineyard, gaining an understanding of the fruit before it becomes wine.<br><br>The tour continues in the cave cellar, a space dug into the earth that naturally maintains the optimal temperature year-round thanks to its natural climate control. There, José María passionately explains the winemaking process for his white and red wines, combining technical precision with artisanal sensitivity.<br>The experience culminates with a guided tasting of three wines (white, young red, and crianza), accompanied by locally sourced cured meats, thereby promoting collaboration with local businesses. Flavors that speak of climate, soil, and dedication.<br>A leisurely, authentic, and sensory experience that invites you to see the landscape through new eyes, to appreciate artisanal processes, and to take pride in the rural world that gives meaning to every glass.</p>
High-altitude wines in the heart of the Geopark
Tasting of premium wines made on the estate
Step into the quiet depths of the clay to discover the soul of the Granada Geopark. A tasting frozen in time, where every sip tells the story of an ancient landscape and the wisdom of living in harmony with the earth.
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