Attractions and Places To See around Gualchos - Top 20

In one of the wonderfully told stories about the two protagonists “Don Camillo and Peppone,” conceived by the Italian writer Giovanni Guareschi, it is also about the Mother of God, Mary. Peppone's youngest son is very seriously ill, and so one evening the communist mayor sets off for the church with five large candles. Don Camillo intends to place them in front of the crucifix on the high altar, but Peppone has objections and wants the candles placed at the Chapel of Mary: “That one belongs to your party. Light them in front of that one there, which doesn’t engage in politics.” After he has left, Don Camillo – who, as always, converses with the crucified Christ – implores him, “not to be hard on him.” The dialogue continues: “And why should I be?” whispered Christ. “By honoring my Mother, he fills my heart with gentleness. I only dislike a little that he called her ‘that one there’.” Don Camillo shook his head. “You heard incorrectly,” he objected. “He said: ‘Light them all in front of the Holy Virgin in that chapel there’.” (Giovanni Guareschi in “Fünf und fünf”)

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Head is truly the jewel in the crown. What a delight to admire the art work of this sacred place and then walk the grounds of the beautiful park surrounding

The Carchuna Castle, also known as “El Castillejo”, has been declared as Cultural Heritage Asset since 1993. Built at the end of the 18th century under the order of King Carlos III, its main purpose was to protect and give safety to the area due to the continuous pirate attacks. Until the 17th century, this coast and plains were deserted and shelter of Berber corsairs. After the construction of this fortress, the pirate attacks ceased and Carchuna-Calahonda was eventually formed due to the settlement of people from the Alpujarra and Motril as well as the cultivation of the area

It is located next to the Parque de los Pueblos de América (Park of the Peoples of America). It is one of the city's main green spaces. This park originated as a link to the American continent, a fact reflected in its flora. As you stroll through the park, you can appreciate a wide variety of tree, shrub, and palm species, all from different parts of the Americas.

It was originally built on the site of the citadel that defended Motril during the Muslim era, the residence of Queen Aixa Alhorra, mother of Boabdil. Construction of the church began in 1631, by Isidro de la Chica, in a very austere proto-Baroque style. The building, in the shape of a Latin cross, consists of a single nave, a transept covered with a hemispherical dome, a raised main chapel, and a dressing room richly decorated with Baroque plasterwork.

The Park of the Peoples of America is located south of the town of Motril. It is one of the city's main green spaces. This park was created as a link to the American continent, a connection reflected in its flora. As you stroll through the park, you can admire a wide variety of tree, shrub, and palm species, all originating from different parts of the Americas.

The Parque de los Pueblos de América is located south of Motril's urban center. It is one of the city's main green spaces. This park was created as a link to the American continent, reflected in its flora. Strolling through the park's paths, we can appreciate a wide variety of tree, shrub, and palm tree species, all native to different parts of the Americas.

The bridge can also be bypassed from the side. There are glass panels in the middle of the bridge that allow you to look underneath. A truly amazing experience.