The village is situated at 813 meters above sea level and has 6.872 inhabitants (2014). The town brings together urban and the country side. Otura preserved in the ancient center the traditional aspects such as the white Andalusian village houses and narrow streets that offer stunning views of the Sierra Nevada or the fields that are surrounding the village. Next to the old center and the golf course are a lot of new modern urbanisations built with stand alone houses.
Points of Interest in Villa de Otura
- Church: "La iglesia parroquial de la Virgen de la Aurora" (16th century);
- Historic center;
- "Puerto del Suspiro del Moro";
- Golf Course "Santa Clara" with 18 holes
- Aqueduct.
Festivities in Villa de Otura
- Fiesta in honor of the patrona "la Virgen de la Aurora" is celebrated within the first ten days of September (with a procession);
- The day of "San Blas" is celebrated on the 3rd of October with processions;
- The dia of "San Marcos" is celebrated on the 25th of April.
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Basic Information Villa de Otura
Otura (37°05′39″N 3°38′05″O)
Altitude: 813 meters
Population: 6.872 inhabitants (2014)
Distances:
Distance to Granada: 10 km
Distance to the beach: 56 km
Distance to Airport Malaga: 150 km
Distance to Airport Granada: 28 km
Touristic level: low - medium - high
Authentic level: low - medium - high
Facilities:
- Supermarkets: yes
- Banks: yes
- Restaurants: yes
- Bars: yes