Guadix

Town · Andalusia, 🇪🇸 Spain

Population 18,881

Area 325 km²

Time zone Europe/Madrid

Official website www.guadix.es

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Guadix Essentials

Guadix is defined by its dramatic contrast between red clay hills and whitewashed monuments. This collection highlights the city's architectural evolution, from the 11th-century Moorish Alcazaba and the Renaissance Cathedral to the unique Troglodyte Quarter. The list features noble 16th-century palaces, elevated viewpoints overlooking cave dwellings, and the nearby Megalithic Park of Gorafe. These sites showcase the region's transition from prehistoric settlements to a significant religious and military stronghold in Andalusia.

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Dolmens of Gorafe

The Megalithic Park of Gorafe contains one of Europe's largest concentrations of Neolithic burial monuments, with over 240 dolmens spread across the dramatic badlands of the Guadix-Baza basin. These structures date back approximately 5,000 years to the Neolithic and Bronze Ages. The park is organized into several signposted routes, including Hoyas del Conquín and Llano de Olivares, showcasing diverse megalithic architecture within a striking desert landscape.

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Religious Heritage

Guadix’s religious architecture spans the 16th to 18th centuries, showcasing the transition from Mudejar and Gothic styles to Renaissance and Baroque. The monumental Cathedral of the Incarnation, built over a former mosque, serves as the city's spiritual centerpiece. Surrounding it, the Iglesia de Santiago and various historic convents preserve intricate coffered ceilings and Plateresque facades, reflecting the city's ecclesiastical expansion following the Reconquista.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, June, September, October

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Typical weather in January

Fair

12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–19°
2° at night
7 rainy days
16 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair

14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–20°
2° at night
6 rainy days
14 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good

17° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–24°
4° at night
8 rainy days
16 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great

20° (feels like 16°) · extremes 2°–27°
6° at night
7 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great

24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–32°
10° at night
5 rainy days
21 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–38°
15° at night
2 rainy days
25 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor

35° (feels like 33°) · extremes 14°–39°
19° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
13 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 18 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Fair

34° (feels like 32°) · extremes 14°–39°
19° at night
1 rainy day
27 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Up to 14 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Great

28° (feels like 26°) · extremes 10°–34°
15° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

23° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–29°
11° at night
6 rainy days
18 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good

16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–23°
5° at night
7 rainy days
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Fair

13° (feels like 9°) · extremes -2°–19°
3° at night
7 rainy days
15 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +34

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