Guadix seems to be a town that isn't too well visited despite its proximity to Granada. Set in a bizarre landscape of yellow 150ft high conical rock formations, the town feels like a hot desert town. It is large enough to have a bustling and interesting market, and plenty of shops. But the real attraction is the caves.
10,000 people in Guadix live in cave homes, built right into the rock formations. They have done so for over 400 years, and the tradition is very much still alive. The caves range from modern abodes, complete with TV aerials, water and electricity supplies, to hovels. As one walks further back into the cave district, it's possible to find abandoned caves to wander into: beware, these tend to be dark and smelly; though they remain impressive: they are cool, and are constructed as layouts of squared-off rooms. Many of them attach normal house facades to the front of the rock, and it's not until you wander back a little further that you actually see that the house is really a cave.
A couple of small museums in the cave district also offer a stunning insight into the way these resourceful people have managed.
Perhaps not worth a stay in itself - but if you're near, a most fascinating detour.
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