Village of 1235 inhabitants (2014) which is situated at 950 meters above sealevel. The people are living mainly from the olive culture.
The village has a rich prehistoric history. There are several prehistoric caves like Las Ventanas y La Carihuela. The first cave is open for public. In order to visit the cave you have to get a tourist train that leaves from the villages center. It has several beautiful rooms with stalactites and stalagmites formations, and small lakes.
Points of Interest in Piñar
- The castle ruins (century XIII-XV);
- In the centre of the town you find the church Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol (temple raised in the XVI century).
- Natural and historic Cave "Las Ventanas";
- Olive Oil Factory Almanzara Campopineda.
Festivities in Piñar
- The traditional fiesta is held on the 4th of May in honor of Santa Monica.
- In August there is a prehistoric festival and a tapa fair.
Photo Gallery of Piñar
Basic Information Piñar
Piñar (37°26′33″N 3°26′26″O)
Altitude: 950 meters
Population: 1235 inhabitants (2014)
Distances:
Distance to Granada: 45 km
Distance to the beach: 109 km (Motril)
Distance to Airport Malaga: 167 km
Distance to Airport Granada: 49 km
Touristic level: low - medium - high
Authentic level: low - medium - high
Facilities:
- Supermarkets: yes
- Banks: yes
- Restaurants: yes
- Bars: yes