Montefrío
A hill village named by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful villages in the world, with white houses clustered around a hilltop castle and church, and a classic viewpoint.
Montefrío lies about 55 km northwest of Granada. White village houses are built up the hillside. At the top stands the Iglesia de la Villa, on the site of a Nasrid castle, and below it the neoclassical circular Church of the Incarnation. Together they form a layered skyline. The National Geographic viewpoint outside town is the best spot for photos. Olive groves stretch across the surrounding area, and the prehistoric site of Peñas de los Gitanos is nearby. It takes about an hour by car, and public transport is limited.
Opening hours
Open all day; Villa Church has limited opening hours
Nearby sights
- Huerta de San Vicente
- Monastery of San Jerónimo
- Charterhouse of Granada
- Basilica of San Juan de Dios
- Parque de las Ciencias
- Granada Cathedral
- Royal Chapel of Granada
- Alcaicería