Tózar: Necropolis, gorges and hiking trails

Archaeological heritage

The Conjunto Arqueológico de Tózar is located directly in the centre of Tózar, and the site is integrated into the Ruta del Gollizno hiking trail. This archaeological complex includes a medieval Mozarabic necropolis, silos dating from the 9th century, and the Pileta de la Zorra megalithic dolmen. The necropolis comprises 80 clearly identified graves carved into the rock. Their shapes are anthropomorphic, trough-shaped and rectangular. A defence system with trenches from the Spanish Civil War is also part of the Conjunto Arqueológico de Tózar. The Torre de la Porqueriza can be reached on foot from the Parque Arqueológico de Tózar.

The same archaeological complex therefore brings together evidence from different periods: the medieval necropolis, the 9th-century silos, the megalithic dolmen and the trenches from the Spanish Civil War. The identified grave shapes make up a significant part of the necropolis, while the Torre de la Porqueriza is another destination that can be reached on foot from the Parque Arqueológico.

Route and gorge

The route described begins in the village of Tózar. Along the section of the Río Velillos covered by the Ruta del Gollizno, riverside vegetation, gorges, walkways, suspension bridges and paths come together. From the Mirador de Tózar, the Tajos de la Hoz and the Barranco de Tózar can be seen. The Río Velillos flows along the bottom of the gorge.

History

In the wider region around Tózar lies the Casa Real del Soto de Roma palace. The Palacete de la Hilandera palace is also located in the wider surrounding region. The Instituto de América Centro Damián Bayón museum is situated in the wider region around Tózar. The Fortaleza de la Mota fortress is likewise located in this wider surrounding region.

The historic destinations in the wider surrounding region thus include two palaces, a museum and a fortress. Casa Real del Soto de Roma and Palacete de la Hilandera stand alongside each other as palaces, while the Instituto de América Centro Damián Bayón is a museum. The Fortaleza de la Mota completes this selection as a fortress.

Nature and viewpoints

The Sierra Parapanda mountain lies in the wider region around Tózar. The Sierra del Trigo mountain is located in the same wider surrounding region. The Mirador San Miguel Alto viewpoint is also situated in the wider region around Tózar. The Mirador San Nicolas viewpoint is likewise located there, in the wider region around Tózar.

Staying at a hotel in Tózar can be considered an independent part of personal travel planning; the specific organisation of the stay remains separate from this and is not dictated by the accommodation, but is guided by one's own plans for the trip.

Other places

Other places in Andalusia include Polopos, Bubión, Cacin, Bácor, Albuñuelas, Peligros, La Taha and Hernán-Valle.

For the broader travel overview: Granada.