Quéntar

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Quéntar is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. As of 2020, it has a population of 947 inhabitants. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~930 ppl (2019)Area: 25.87 mi²Coordinates: 37°11'32"N, 3°27'57"W

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Quéntar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arboretum La Alfaguara, Quéntar Reservoir, Canales Reservoir, Cenes de la Vega.

5.9 miNW
Botanical garden
Arboretum La Alfaguara, Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park
150 min walk • The Arboretum La Alfaguara was formerly a tree nursery in the Sierra de la Alfaguara, in Alfacar near Granada in Spain. It contains samples of many of the trees that are scattered throughout the Sierra and the surrounding mountain ranges.
2.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quéntar Reservoir
54 min walk • Quéntar Reservoir is a reservoir in Quéntar, province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
2.5 miS
Manmade lake for boating and fishing
Canales Reservoir
64 min walk • Canales Reservoir is a reservoir in Güéjar Sierra, province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
4.6 miSW
Area
Cenes de la Vega, Granada
118 min walk • Cenes de la Vega is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 8153 inhabitants.
5.8 miSW
Locality
Monachil
148 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Monachil is the Los Cahorros hiking trail, which winds through breathtaking gorges and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can also explore the nearby Sierra Nevada National Park, where they can hike...
3 miSE
Village
Güéjar Sierra
77 min walk • Güéjar Sierra is a village and municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the INE, it had a population of 2,988 at the start of 2010. The village is situated in the north-western part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, at an altitude of 1,088 metres.
6.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sierra de la Alfaguara, Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park
158 min walk • The Sierra de la Alfaguara is a mountain range in the Cordillera Subbética, beside the Sierra de Huétor in southern Spain. It lies within the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Huétor y la Alfaguara.
5.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sierra de Huétor, Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park
136 min walk • The Sierra de Huétor is a mountain range of the Baetic System in Granada Province, Andalusia, Spain. The range is located to the northeast of Granada city. The altitude of the summits ranges between 1,100 metres and almost 1,700 metres displaying a variety of different climates and habitats.
6.3 miNW
Town
Alfacar
160 min walk • One of the town's most famous attractions is the Fuente Grande, a natural spring that has been a source of fresh, clean water for centuries. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, the Fuente Grande is a popular spot for picnics and leisurely strolls.
2.7 miSW
Locality
Pinos Genil
70 min walk • Pinos Genil is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 1262 inhabitants.
5.6 miNW
Locality
Víznar
143 min walk • One of the main attractions in Víznar is the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Huétor, a stunning natural park that offers hiking trails with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can also explore the park's diverse flora and fauna...