The village is located at sea level and has 1982 inhabitants (2013). The village belongs to the municipality Albuñol. La Rabita is named after the construction of the Ribat or fortress-monastery, because in the Nasrid period this city was established as a strategic point of defense on the coast. Around the castle the population of La Rabita was settled.
In the eighteenth century the watchtowers of Punta Negra, La Rabita and Huarea were built, making the maritime defense of this population strong and large. Currently the watchtower La Rabita is the best preserved.
Points of Interest in La Rabita
- Church: "La Natividad de Nuestra Señora" (17th century);
- Fortress La Rabita (16th century;
- Tower: La Torre Atalaya;
- Beaches: La Rabita. / La Playiaya / El Ruso / Cala Chilches
Festivities in La Rabita
- On the 15th of May, La Rábita is having it´s festivities in honor of "San Isidro Labrador";
- On the 8th of September Rabita is celebrating "Virgen del Mar";
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Basic Information La Rabita
La Rabita (36°44′55″N
3°10′17″O)
Altitude: 2 meters
Population: 1982 (2013)
Distances:
Distance to Granada: 112 km
Distance to the beach: 0 km (La Rabita)
Distance to Airport Malaga: 148 km
Distance to Airport Granada: 127 km
Touristic level: low - medium - high
Authentic level: low - medium - high
Facilities:
- Supermarkets: yes
- Banks: yes
- Restaurants: yes
- Bars: yes
Location of La Rabita
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Accommodations in La Rabita
Rabita - Costa Tropical: This charming modern house is situated in an old police station. It has a big living room with open kitchen, three bedrooms, two lofts, three bathrooms and a terrace. A small trail goes down to the beach......
Number of persons: 6-10 / Price: from € 250,- a night, € 1750,- a week (6p)