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It is a municipality in the province of Granada. It belongs to the region of the Lecrín Valley. It is formed by the union in 1974 of two populations: Cónchar and Cozvíjar. The Town Hall is located in this last one. Villamena is the main producer of wine in the Valley.
The town of Cozvíjar is located to the south of the Padul Lagoon and next to the Dúrcal River, on its right bank, at an altitude of 746 m. It is 2 km away from Dúrcal and 25 km away from Granada. It has 750 inhabitants and its main agricultural resources are: olive trees, vineyards and almond trees.
The natural landscape is also part of the charm of this town, highlighting places like the Caves, in the stream of the Lagoon, or the view of the town from La Loma, south of the population.
Villamena's cuisine is marked by the area's own agricultural resources. Among its typical products we can highlight its famous wines, dried tomatoes and orange soaking.
→ The San Isidro pilgrimage (May 15). This day is celebrated with processions, verbena, cucañas and fireworks.
→ The Easter Sunday processions.
→ The popular festivals of August (First Sunday in August). A pilgrimage is held in honour of the Virgen de la Cabeza. It is celebrated with processions, verbena, picnic, cucañas and fireworks.
These beautiful towns allow both their inhabitants and visitors to carry out outdoor activities, and thus enjoy their landscapes.
In both towns it is typical the game of dominoes and brisca in the bars, the charpas in the parties; as well as the activities of hunting partridge, hare and rabbit.
In the Municipal School of Music and Dance of Villamena, located in the Rural School of Villamena, in the afternoons, one in Cozvíjar and another in Cónchar you can study the disciplines of Music and Movement, Musical Language, Guitar, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Percussion and Flute.
| Salida | Llegada | Ruta | Duración | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | 08:15 | Cozvíjar - Granada | 00h 45m | ||
| 07:35 | 08:15 | Cozvíjar - Granada | 00h 40m | ||
| 11:15 | 12:00 | Cozvíjar - Granada | 00h 45m | ||
| 16:15 | 17:00 | Cozvíjar - Granada | 00h 45m |
| Salida | Llegada | Ruta | Duración | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 09:45 | Granada - Cozvíjar | 00h 45m | ||
| 13:30 | 14:10 | Granada - Cozvíjar | 00h 40m | ||
| 13:30 | 14:30 | Granada - Cozvíjar | 01h 00m | ||
| 18:30 | 19:15 | Granada - Cozvíjar | 00h 45m |
Property of the Counts of Villamenas. Its construction dates back to the 17th century. Currently split into two houses.
