The best cycling routes around Embalse del Cubillas

The Church of El Salvador in Granada is one of the most emblematic churches in the Albaicín district. Located in the oldest part of the Albaicín, on the site of the former Great Mosque of Granada, considered in its time one of the most beautiful in the Islamic world. The church was one of only two in Granada with the right of asylum, where the penitential garments (sambenitos) of Moriscos tried by the Inquisition were displayed.

The Church of El Salvador is in the Mudéjar style and was built in the 16th century on the remains of the Great Mosque of the Albaicín. It retains some elements of the old mosque, such as its Almohad Ablutions Courtyard.

Historical place

In the city of Granada, which is not lacking in attractions, one particularly stands out: the Alhambra, the Moorish palace that seems like a fairytale from "1001 Nights" set in stone. The highly recommended TV series "Treasures of the World - Heritage of Humanity" portrays UNESCO World Heritage sites (in German) in short films (each 15 minutes long). The Alhambra is available in the ARD media library at the following link =>> https://www.zdf.de/swr/schaetze-der-welt/page-video-ard-alhambra-spanien-100.html

This bridge is of Arab origin and was strategically located at the entrance to the town to cross the ravine eroded by the Cubillas River. It was declared an architectural-artistic monument in 1922. It also contains a gate to control the entrance to the town to ensure the passage of people wishing to enter the town. It has three large horseshoe arches with spans between seven and eleven meters. Some historians have suggested that its origin may even be earlier, and that it may be Visigothic. This is not a far-fetched idea, since from the dawn of time when the first human settlements occurred in the town, it must have included a way to cross the ravine from one side to the other.

The Iglesia del Salvador in Granada, Spain, is a beautiful church that was originally a mosque during the Nasrid period. After the Christian reconquest of Granada in 1492, the mosque was converted into a church. The current church was built in the 16th century and has a mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles. The church is located in the Albaicín district, one of the oldest and most picturesque neighborhoods in Granada.

The Puerta de Elvira, also known as the Arco de Elvira, is a historic city gate in Granada. This gate was the main entrance to the city during Islamic rule, giving access from the road to Madīnat Ilbira (Medina Elvira) to the Cuesta de Alhacaba and Calle de Elvira. The gate was originally built in the 11th century by the Zirí sultans and later fortified in the 14th century during the Nasrid period. It is a fine example of Islamic architecture, with a horseshoe-shaped arch and flanking towers.

The Cubillas Reservoir extends across the municipalities of Albolote and Atarfe. It was built in 1956 and is primarily used for water supply and agricultural irrigation. The reservoir has an area of 194 hectares and a maximum depth of approximately 20 meters. The reservoir's main tributary is the Cubillas River. The reservoir's surroundings are characterized by pine forests, oak trees, and Mediterranean vegetation, and the lake is an important habitat for many fish species. The Cubillas Reservoir also serves as a resting place for various bird species, including the Great Cormorant and the Dunnock. The reservoir offers numerous recreational opportunities, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, jet skiing, and water skiing. There is a large picnic area on the shore and a restaurant overlooking the lake.