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   20.685 local residents

    The ancient town of Baza dominates the trough of the valley that takes its name¸ and is located in the face of Sierra de Baza Natural Park of 52¸337 hectares. It has been described as a real "climatic island" due to its water resources and dense vegetation. Its heights reach over 2¸000 m¸ which contrasts the surrounding area. This monumental town shows visitors all the different cultures that were once in those lands through its historical artistic heritage portrayed in stone.

        Many archaeological remains from Prehistoric times through to the Iberians and Romans have been found in this area meant expelling the Moors and the end of the coexistence of three cultures: Muslim¸ Catholic and Jewish¸ which had been a constant feature in Al-Andalus for the past eight centuries.
There is data that seems to prove that Miguel de Cervantes was in Baza as an Executor of the Royal Treasury around 1604. 

        Set against the backdrop the Sierra Baza¸ the Baza area offers some of the most spectacular scenery Spain has to offer. Whether you want the rugged mountain snow capped views¸ the tumbling water falls¸  enchanting hidden valleys with shallow running rivers¸ olive & almond treed slopes or picturesque lakes¸ the ?Highlands? of Granada offer some of the most stunning¸ and breathtaking views on offer to rival anywhere in the world.

        The surrounding landscapes of the Baza and Lake Negratin areas can only be described as stunning.  Contrast is the key feature of the surrounding area ? varying from the cobalt blue coloured lake to a Grand Canyon-like backdrop on the north shore of the lake to the wooded southern slope of Mount Jabalc?n with its hot springs and wildlife.  Beyond the lake to west lies a moon-like badlands landscape followed in the horizon by the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada.  Just minutes either to the north or south lies the immense Cazorla National park known for its waterfalls and wildlife and to the south Sierra Baza known for its wooded mountains¸ deer and flora.

        Festival

            Grand Fair¸ celebrated from the 6th to the 15th of September¸ in honour of the Virgen de la Piedad¸ with the participation of Cascamorras. This character¸ dating back several centuries¸ leaves from Guadix to try to take the Virgen de Baza¸ and on his way¸ the public pursue the character by throwing paint at him in order to tarnish his image on arrival at Baza¸ preventing him from stealing the image.

        Cuisine

           Olla matancera. Rin-ran (dish made of bread¸ tomatoes¸ oil¸ vinegar¸ garlic¸ eggs¸ etc). Gurullos con perdiz (partridge and pasta dish). Pork Leg cooked in garlic. Green asparagus omelette. Migas serranas (Dish made with bread¸ bacon¸ oil and garlic). Testuz (Dish made with broad beans and green beans). Gurupina (dish made of cod with potatoes).

Sweets: Gachas (Sweet porridge). Bienmesabe (Sponge cake made of sugar almonds¸ eggs and cinnamon). Torrijas (Sweet made with bread¸ milk¸ sugar¸ lemon¸ cinnamon¸ brandy and eggs). Bu?uelos. Chocolate rolls.

    Monuments

Restored balconies

Health Center		Important monuments
		Palacio de los Enr?quez     Museum

    Park of Alameda

    Library

    Music conservatory

    Weekly street market (on wednesdays)

    "Pedro Jim?nez Montoya"  high school

    "Instituto Jos? de Mora" high school

    Uned (Distance University)

    Sports pavillion

    Baza Area Athletics         

Location of Baza

Aerial views

Where is Baza located?   Real Estate Rusticom Andaluc?a S.L.U. is here !

Map of towns and villages in the area

How to arrive to Baza from England ? 

      To travel to Spain from England¸ you could either fly or go by land and sea.

              By air: The two closest international airports are Alicante and M?laga. Both cities connect to Baza by motorway.

    By land and sea: If you are able to enjoy a more leisurely journey with your own vehicle¸ you could take a ferry to Santander and drive down through Spain to Andalucia.

                Distances from Baza to places of interest by car:

For more information on routes and getting to Baza look at the following address:

viamichelin.com

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