Discover Santa Cruz del Comercio

Routes and History

If you would like to learn about traditional architecture and regional history in Santa Cruz del Comercio along a route, the Route de los Molinos follows roads and paths to old grain mills. The route conveys the region’s traditional architecture and mill history. The old grain mills are the specific destinations, while the region’s mill history describes the historical content of this route.

Those interested in the former water supply will find a route to underground water reservoirs on the Route de los Aljibes. These were once of fundamental importance for supplying the town. The route conveys historic hydraulic engineering and the former use of water. Its themes therefore range from the technical design of the water infrastructure to its former function for the town.

Landscape and Routes

The Mirador del Peñón offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The viewpoint is also a place to admire the nature around Santa Cruz del Comercio. If you would like to combine views of the landscape with an appreciation of nature, this aspect is directly reflected in the described function of the Mirador del Peñón.

Route 7 follows a 21.7-kilometre route from Alhama de Granada via La Cruz de Calvo to Santa Cruz del Comercio. The route reaches Santa Cruz del Comercio via the town centre. The route ends at the Plaza de la Iglesia. The itinerary therefore identifies Alhama de Granada as the starting point, La Cruz de Calvo as the intermediate stop and Santa Cruz del Comercio as the destination.

On Route 7, not only the start and destination are fixed: La Cruz de Calvo is also named as the intermediate stop. In Santa Cruz del Comercio, the route passes through the town centre before ending at the Plaza de la Iglesia. The length of 21.7 kilometres describes the entire designated route.

Culture and Landscape

Dolmen Bermejales, a historic site, is located in the surroundings of Santa Cruz del Comercio. La Torrecilla, a mountain, is also nearby. Both places are part of the town’s immediate surroundings, with Dolmen Bermejales representing a historic site and La Torrecilla a natural elevation.

In the wider regional surroundings of Santa Cruz del Comercio lies Villa Romana de Salar, an ancient site. Cerro de los Majanos is a mountain in this wider regional area. The Museo del Agua is also located there and is a museum. This wider regional area also includes Mirador Isabel I de Castilla and Mirador de Sylvania, both viewpoints. Alcazaba is represented there as a historic site.

More Places

More places include Benalúa De Las Villas, Cacin, Tocón, Darro, Baza, El Varadero, Huétor Vega and Galera.

To the overarching travel overview: Granada.