Marchal

Marchal is nestled in a fertile valley that is watered by the waters of the river Alhama and the river Marchal. It offers a spectacular scenery with the background of the white peaks of Sierra Nevada. The main part of the population is living in cave houses. Within its municipality is a natural area situated which known as Cárcavas de Marchal. This area is consisting of a solid clay with beatiful badland forms and has been qualified as a Natural Monument. This masif was historically used for creating cave houses where the villagers still lived in. Marchal is also the headquarter of the Association of Valle Alhama-Fardes Rios.

Festivities in Marchal

On the 2nd of February La Candelaria is celebrated;
The festivities Santo Cristo are held on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Carnaval (also with a procession);
San Bonifacio is celebrated on the 5th of June in honor of the patron with a procession and other activities.

Points of Interest in Marchal

House (19th century): La Casa Grande, Palacio de los Gallardo o Casa Rosa;
Church: Iglesia parroquial de Santa María de la Anunciación;
Church: Iglesia de Santa Catalina;
Chapel: Ermita de las Ánimas o de la Virgen del Carmen;
Viewpoints or route the viewpoints: Mirador de San Marcos, el Mirador del Santo Cristo, Mirador de la Encantada, Mirador del Tío Prin and Mirador de las Cruces.