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View of Gualchoskallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0

Gualchos

Coastal town

Gualchos (or Gualchos-Castell de Ferro) is a town in the Spanish province of Granada. It has an area of 31 square kilometers and a population, in 2001, of 2,759, for a population density of 89 people per square kilometer.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Gualchos
Province
Granada
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
5,284
Altitude
336 m
Area (IGN)
31.8 km²
Postcode
18614
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Where to sleep in Gualchos

7 registered places to stay

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What to see

10 places to explore Gualchos at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El faro de la Punta del Melonar (también denominado faro de Castell de Ferro) es un faro situado en la Punta del Melomar, al suroeste de la localidad de Castell de Ferro, provincia de Granada, Andalucía, España. Está gestionado por la autoridad portuaria de Motril.

    Faro

    Faro de la Punta del Melonar
    Vanbasten 23 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de Castell de Ferro
    Lopezsuarez · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Torre de vigilanciaBien de interés cultural

    Torre de la Rinaja
    Veinticuatro de Jahén · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    TorreBien de interés cultural

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    TorreBien de interés cultural

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    Torre de vigilanciaBien de interés cultural

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    La ermita de San Cayetano es un inmueble de la entidad de población española de Jolúcar, en la provincia de Granada.

    Ermita

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Lugar

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

5 plans to experience Gualchos on the move, not just passing through.

Water

1 activity

Playa La Rijana

Getting there

Guided activities in Gualchos (Civitatis)

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: PR-A 233 · La Rijana-Rambla de Gualchos

Hiking: La Defensa Costera

More routes on WikilocHiking routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Gualchos (Civitatis)

Bike

2 activities

Cycling route: EV8

Cycling route: Haza de Lino * Rubite

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Gualchos (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Gualchos

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodegas La Gabirra · in the village · 6 within 15 kmGetting there
  • BeachesLa Rijana · in the village · 19 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingKayak Rubiño · 4.9 km away, in Motril · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingBuceo Calahonda · 5.5 km away, in Motril · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingUnnamed on the map · 14.8 km away, in SalobreñaGetting there
  • GolfLos Moriscos Club de Golf · 15.7 km away, in MotrilGetting there
  • SurfingEscuela de Windsurf Wingfoil Granada · 16.4 km away, in ÓrgivaGetting there
  • Spas and hot springsBalneario de Lanjarón · 22 km away, in LanjarónGetting there