Archaeology
Journey into Galera’s past through the houses of Castellón Alto, the tombs of Tútugi and museum objects that bring the lives of its ancient inhabitants closer.
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Galera · Granada Highlands
Thousands of years. One place to discover.
Among cave houses, earthen landscapes and the memory of early civilisations. Discover Galera at your own pace.
History comes alive in Galera
A walk through Galera is a journey among Bronze Age settlements, Iberian and Roman traces, and neighbourhoods of cave houses. Its streets and landscape preserve the memory of the communities that lived here.
From the Bronze Age to Tútugi
Castellón Alto offers a glimpse of life in an Argaric settlement. The ancient town of Tútugi, on Cerro del Real, and its necropolis reveal Galera’s Iberian and Roman past.
The medieval town and the siege of 1570
The medieval settlement stood on the hill now occupied by the Virgen de la Cabeza chapel. On 7 February 1570, during the Morisco revolt, the troops of Don John of Austria captured the town after a siege. The destruction and loss of population marked a profound break in its history.
A town grows again
Resettlement began in 1591, organising the town around the church. Neighbourhoods of cave houses expanded in the nineteenth century, while occupations and ways of life changed during the twentieth. Exploring Galera reveals all these periods within a single landscape.
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Nature, culture, trails and experiences with their own identity.
Geology and landscape
Discover the Galera valley, traces of ancient earthquakes and the rocks that have shaped both the landscape and local crafts.
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Heritage and traditional life
Cave houses, historic buildings and everyday objects reveal how people have lived, worked and shared daily life in Galera.
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Food and wine
From migas and homemade sweets to wine cellars, discover Galera’s flavours and their links to farming, celebrations and everyday life.
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Routes to discover Galera
Archaeology, geology, local traditions, food and an Iberian adventure.
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Archaeological Route
Galera’s history can be explored through three visitor sites: the Archaeological Museum, the settlement of Castellón Alto and the Iberian necropolis of Tútugi.
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The Secret of the Dama de Galera — Route Introduction
The Dama de Galera invites you to follow her clues through the Tútugi necropolis.
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Ethnographic Route
This route explores Galera through its homes, trades and shared memories.
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Food and Wine Trail
Galera’s cuisine offers a way to discover the region through its food and the work it takes to bring it to the table.
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Geological Route
This route invites you to see Galera on a different scale: that of geological time.
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An active destination
Culture, gatherings and activities in Galera.