You are in Freila, a unique place on the banks of the Negratín reservoir. Located in the heart of the Granada Geopark, this exceptional territory is part of the UNESCO World Network of Geoparks, unusual lands of singular beauty, whose geological characteristics have marked the cultural development of its inhabitants since ancient times.

The Negratín Reservoir was inaugurated in 1984, and is the third largest reservoir in Andalusia, with a length of 20 km and a maximum width of 1.5 km. Hepantano also has a wide range of footpaths and viewpoints from which to appreciate the sub-desert landscape that surrounds it, with an exceptional view of the northern slope of the Negratín reservoir, which has been shaped to form an impressive landscape of badlands.

One of the most notable characteristics of this landscape is the alternation of white (lacustrine) and reddish (river) levels. The coloration in the landscape of the Granada Geopark is due to the different types of existing sediments and rocks. The reddish tones dominate in the western area and belong to ancient river sediments with minerals that contain iron that has been oxidized, and the white or grayish tones dominate in the eastern area, being from ancient lacustrine sediments such as limestone and gypsum.

We are in the Freila Beach. where in addition to enjoying quiet baths in its waters, you can practice fishing and water sports in the authorized areas.

We can get to know the urban center of Freila through the Interpretive Walk of Troglodytism, of fascinating beauty, more than 80% of its homes are cave houses. Some of them have been converted into unique rural accommodation and restaurants. These homes constitute a form of traditional accommodation, totally sustainable and integrated into the territory, which makes the Granada Geopark unique.

The story is part of the urban area of Freila, being the Freila Medieval Castle one of its most interesting sites. From this castle we can see several sections of the wall and its massive tower, which is nine metres high. Hecastillo was a strategic point in the Baza defensive system.

The parish church of Santa María de la Anunciación was built after the Christian conquest of Freila in the 16th century and is one of the places of historical interest in Freila. In the municipality we can also find the traditional Thevaderos of Freila, a space not only for washing, but which in the past also served as a social and meeting place for the women of the village.