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Castillejar 
A small village with a population of around 2,000.  Castillejar has become well known, in recent years, for its cave homes and is popular with the ex-pat community.

The ex-pat community often have lots of activities going on, and a regular monthy newsletter is circulated to keep people informed of events in this area.

 

Things to do in the Castillejar include:

  • A visit to the caves of the Moorish Quarter and the Cave-house Areas of "la Cruz" and "San Marcos"
  • Church of 2Ntra. Sra. de a Inmaculada Concepción"
  • River Galera Valley
  • Eras Altas Viewpoint C/ Clara Campoamor
  • The Duque Mill C/ Molino
  • Theatre Cinema C/ Molino

     

  • A weekly market takes place every Saturday
  • Los "Almeares" and traditional threshing
  • The pre-historic remains of Balunca
  • Carlos Cano Street Children’s Park 

 

 

Where to eat

 

Meson el Rincon

C/Gonzala, 2

Tel: 958 737 276

 

Antigua Estacion

C/Las Vegas, 9

Tel: 958 737 143

 

 

Where to stay  

Kate and Sally's at

Cueva Pedro Bed and Breakfast



Swimming Pool

 

Los Olivos, nr Castillejar, provides you with a municipal swimming pool where you can laze by the pool and enjoy a meal and drinks in the bar. There are changing rooms and the showers which are very clean.
Approx. 23rd June to end of August  : 
The pool opens from 12pm daily
Prices approximately 2.50 euros per day (2008 prices)

 

 

If you would like to provide us with more information about Castillejar please email

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