Mudejar minaret

On the Boabdil Route you will discover the most characteristic places and points of Árchez. We will start with the star monument, the 13th century Minaret Tower, where we will climb the bell tower to see the famous "Lagartija del Amor" (Lizard of Love).
We will then see the remains of the old Moorish wall to learn the details of the Christian conquest and the rebellion of the Alpujarra, and learn how Árchez passed from Moorish to Christian hands.
We will explain the coat of arms of Árchez, the characteristics of the river that borders it (the river Turvilla), we will visit the outside of the Eulalio Mill where we will tell the whole process of flour manufacturing, from the cultivation of wheat to its transformation. And we will finish by visiting the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, from the 15th century, where we can highlight the armament of the dome, made of oak wood.
The visit includes a free drink and tapa in a bar in the village and the chance to dress up as an Arab and have your photo taken with the minaret in the background, carrying a replica of the sword of the Arab king Boabdil el Chico.
(Children under 10 years, free of charge)
Duration: 60 minutes / Price: 7,50€/person

On the Alminar route, you can learn all about the history of the monument that makes Árchez one of the towns with the most Moorish history, the Almohad style Alminar Tower from the 13th century. You will visit the interior of the tower, and you will see the bells of its bell tower, which have a gecko imprinted on them that was trapped in its mould.
You will then visit the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, which dates back to the 15th century. Of particular interest is its oak dome.
(Children under 10 years, free of charge)
Duration: 20 minutes / Price: €3,00/person

It dates back to the 15th century. It is a Mudejar-style building with a single, simple nave and three chancels behind the chancel. The entrance door is limited to a semicircular arch opening in a rectangle in the form of an alfiz. On the side walls there are several niches with various images. It was built on the site of a former mosque of which only the minaret remains, an Almohad architectural jewel from the 14th century.

Today it serves as a bell tower attached to the church.

Old flour mill used in the post-war period for the distribution of food for the rationing cards. It is currently owned by a German family, the Winklers, who have an agreement with the university in Germany and during the summers art students come to visit the municipality to paint its streets and natural environment.

Árchez, known as the 12th century Merinite Jewel, has a Moorish origin that is reflected in its narrow streets and compact houses. The town centre is small and of moderate relief. The architecture combines traditional houses with gabled roofs or more recent terraces, many with their own wells. In addition, some houses inspired by the style of Gaudí add a unique and picturesque touch to the village.