Guadix
About the place
Guadix city is renowned for its extraordinary cave quarter, where over two thousand homes are carved directly into the clay hills. These dwellings, known as "cuevas," provide natural climate control against the Andalusian heat and cold mountain winters. Above the reddish earth, only the distinctive white chimneys and ventilation domes emerge, creating a fantastic and surreal landscape. In the city center, the majestic cathedral dominates the skyline, blending Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Today, the city attracts visitors with the chance to stay in modern cave hotels and experience the lifestyle of contemporary "troglodytes."
