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Juviles is a village and municipality in the central Alpujarras, in the province of Granada in Spain. The village is located at 36° 57' north and 3° 13' east, and stands at an altitude of 1,255 metres, on the road from Trevélez to Ugíjar. The municipality has an area of 12 square km, and its population in 2003 was estimated at 160.
Although traditionally agricultural, the area under cultivation in the municipality is now only 35 hectares. However, like Trevélez it is known for its air-cured ham. In Moorish times it was a centre of the silk industry.
A fortress was established in Juviles in the 8th century, though the origins of the village are probably older. It acquired strategic importance during the Middle Ages, often serving as a refuge for local people in times of civil strife. In 913 it was conquered by Aberramán III. From the 12th to the 16th century the village served as the administrative centre of a "taha" of 12 settlements with 23 smaller hamlets associated with them. Following the 1500 morisco rebellion, Fernando the Catholic destroyed the fortress as a measure against further revolts; its ruins can still be seen. In 1572, as in other Alpujarran areas, the remaining morisco population was replaced by Christians brought from Castile.
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Where to eat
We don't have verified restaurants here yet, but the larder of Andalucía already says a lot.
See the restaurants on the mapThere are no restaurants in this village. 2.6 km away you can find: Mesón La Fabriquilla (Lobras)
Up to 30 km around, according to OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps. No ratings or prices: call before you go.
120 restaurants
120 restaurants
Bérchules · 3.8 km away+34 958 064 023View on the mapWebsite
Trevélez · 6.6 km away+34 958 858 963View on the mapWebsite
Trevélez · 6.6 km away+34 958 85 85 33View on the mapWebsite
Trevélez · 6.7 km away+34 958 85 85 30View on the mapWebsite
Trevélez · 6.7 km away+34 958 85 85 99View on the mapWebsite
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Trevélez · 6.8 km away+34 958 85 87 08View on the mapWebsite
Trevélez · 7 km away+34 958 858 626View on the mapWebsite
Alpujarra de la Sierra · 7.3 km away+34 642 765 225View on the mapWebsite
Alpujarra de la Sierra · 7.4 km away+34 638 19 03 90View on the map
Pórtugos · 7.6 km away+34 958 76 60 14View on the map
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Albondón · 8.4 km away+34 699 816 581View on the map
La Taha · 8.7 km away+34 958 765 202View on the map
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For a coffee, a drink or a bite in the village.
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What people eat in Andalucía when they eat well.
Tomato, oil and bread, well chilled in summer; every household has its own touch.
From the Andalusian sierras, thinly hand-carved; order the tapa with your wine.
A good share of the world's extra virgin olive oil is made here, and breakfast is bread with it.
Flour, clean oil and a quick fry; a coastal custom that climbs to the sierra.
Almost every village has its market day and its producers: the cheesemaker, the baker, the vegetable garden next door. Ask at the tourist office or the bar on the square; they'll tell you where to buy straight from the maker.
We haven't confirmed Juviles's market day. Every village has its own: better to ask than to make it up.
