Jayena Rey
called Chayyana by the Moors lies near the Bermejales
reservoir and the north face of the
Sierra Tejeda mountain range
can be seen. The village is surrounded by the
greenery of the vineyards and pine woods and
in winter, the mountains are capped by a light
blanket of snow. An earthquake destroyed the
urban area in 1884, but thanks to the financial
help given by the state, the town was quickly
rebuilt in the late 19th century.
Alhama de Granada stands on
top of a huge rocky spur and surrounded by an
impressive gorge where the Río
Alhama flows. It overlooks a magnificent
landscape with wonderful views of the ancient
town and of the river with its leafy greenery
and old water mills along its banks. The town
boasts a well-preserved old quarter with steep
and narrow streets, numerous fountains and a
thermal spa that dates back to Roman and Moorish
times and the opportunity to bathe in mineral
waters with temperatures of 47º.
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