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For more information about Castril and the
surrounding area,
click here for the
Castril Information Centre website.
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Castril |
Castril is a small white village located at the base of
the mountains of the
Sierra de Castril Natural Park |
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 During 2006, Castril
de la Peña was voted the
most popular white village in Andalucia (on a Spanish TV programme) and as a
result the area is now beginning to become more popular with tourists (mostly
Spanish and French) who come to see its lake, river and abundance of water
through springs in the mountains.
Castril is located in the Altiplano de Granada and becomes very lively during July and August but the remainder of the
year the village remains quiet and is enjoyed mainly by locals.
Every Friday Castril holds a small
market, where you can buy your fruit and veg, clothes, ecological products,
natural rugs and pottery.
There are 3 small supermarkets, 2 banks, a post office, medical centre, pharmacy
and town hall. Two schools cover ages 3 - 12 years old inclusive. After
this, children travel to Huescar to complete their secondary education.
Most shops open
around 9.30am from Monday - Saturday and close around 2pm. They then reopen from
approximately 6.00pm though to 8 or 9pm (times may vary) dependent upon time of
year. It can be hard to get used to this, so if you do need to go shopping
be aware you need to get up early.
Many years ago there was a
glass factory in the local area. Unfortunately, this was closed down. Many of the pieces of glass can be seen on the cobbled streets heading up to the
church and now there is a new glass factory in operation to bring back some of
this typical glass to the area. During 2009, a glass shop has
opened in the local village (head up towards the church, it can be found on the
left hand side). Students have been training to make glass here in the
local village and you will be able to visit the shop and pick up a gift to take
home with you from 5 euros.
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Castril Gorge
Walk -
Sendero de la Pasarela colgante
One of the main features of Castril has to be the
"Sendero de la Pasarela
colgante", a
popular walk which follows the River Castril and is known to the
English speaking community as the "Gorge Walk. The river
begins at the bottom of Castril and you can take one of two routes.
At the bottom of Castril you walk
through a row of trees, you then decline slowly and start to walk along a
boarded trail that is suspended above the river in the gorge. You
then go over a suspended bridge, become going through a small cave which becomes
dark for a few minutes before daylight emerges again.
You then have the option to carry
on and walk into the Castril valley. How long you walk for is up to you.
Alternatively, once through the
cave, you can bear down to the left on over a bridge (you will see renovated
accommodation here). This used to be an old mill. Here you will then
begin a gentle climb back into Castril. Once back in Castril, you can
enjoy a well deserved drink in one of the local bars!
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Photos below of the local
village
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The church above and gardens below |
Above "The Rock" / Below the statue
that greets you when you manage to walk to the top!! |
Above pretty features, some of which
feature water / Below narrow streets show typical town houses |
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Celebrations & Dates
(click on the link at the top to see full details of local
fiestas/festivals)
Village
Fair and
Castril's
Bull
Festival
Supervisory Celebrations in honour to the Christ
of Consuelo
The first four days mainly
focus on the religious side of the Festival
Followed by the final 3 days
of fun and festivity with the Bull Run through Castril.
Are you considering
moving to Castril / thinking of buying a property to rent out?
We have a selection of
properties
for sale, available direct from the local owners we know here in the
village. Alternatively, we can put you in
touch with Estate Agents
who have property for sale that cover
Baza, Benamaurel,
Campo Camara, Campo Cebas, Caniles, Carramaiza, Castril, Castillejar, Cortes de Baza, Cuevas del Campo, Cullar, Fátima, Fuente Nuevas, Fuente Nieves, Fuente Vera, Galera, Guadix, Huescar, Las Almontaras,
Los Brancos, Los Isodoros, Los Pedros, Los Torres, Manuel Díaz, Pozo Alcon, San
Clemente and beyond....
If you are thinking of
buying a ruin that needs renovation work or fancy a cave house built to your
specification, we can recommend English and Spanish builders to give you
guidance and a quotation if required. We are also able to act on your
behalf, if you are having works done here but cannot be here in person to attend
to day to day issues.
There are a fair few families living in and
around the Castril area with many more retired couples living on the outskirts of the
village.
The schools here are very
good and the teachers most helpful. Not many of the teachers speak
English and therefore you will need to try to learn the language.
The English children here
range from 4 - 13 years old and have all settled here very quickly.
