The village is located 1035 meters above sea level and has 1182 inhabitants (2014). This village is located in the beautiful scenery of Los Montes.
Next to the village is the mountain "Mencal" situated with an altitude of 1442 meters. On this mountain you have a beautiful view on the surrounding lanscapes. There is also a cave where you can see fabulous stalactites.
Points of Interest in Pedro Martinez
- Arabic watch tower: "Atalaya Chimeneilla";
- Megalithic tombs of "The Plateau" and "La Campana"
- Free Flight Station El Mencal (paragliding, hang gliding)
- Hiking in "The Mencal"
- Waterfalls by "La Campana"
- Sunflower fields.
Festivities in Pedro Martinez
- On the 3rd of February San Blas is celebrated. At this day the people eat the famous "rosquillas"
- In the second week of August a festivity is organized in honor of Santa Cruz;
Photo Gallery of Pedro Martinez
Basic Information Pedro Martinez
Pedro Martinez (37°30′06″N 3°13′50″O)
Altitude: 1035 meters
Population: 1182 inhabitants (2014)
Distances:
Distance to Granada: 76 km
Distance to the beach: 140 km (Motril)
Distance to Airport Malaga: 198 km
Distance to Airport Granada: 78 km
Touristic level: low - medium - high
Authentic level: low - medium - high
Facilities:
- Supermarkets:
- Banks: yes
- Restaurants:
- Bars: yes