Whilst on the coast music enthusiasts have Jazz en la Costa in Almuñécar, there is also a Jazz festival in in the middle of a desert in north-eastern Granada.

The plateau or altiplano of Granada is where the badlands are and in the middle of it is the village of Galera where they will hosting this cultural event from the 11th to the 13th of July.

Admittedly, Galera, with its population of 1,116 is a fair distance from the Costa Tropical, as it is at the very top of the province’s ‘pan handle,’ in the Comarca de Huéscar, but it’s a great opportunity to explore this area of the province.

The area is made up of places as varied as a fertile valley, irrigated by rivers and springs, and the semi-arid and empty landscapes of the badlands, so yes, there is variety to the landscape. In fact, during the Muslim occupation, they even produced silk in Galera.

Back to the Jazz en el Desierto festival, here is the programme:

Friday the 11th at 21.00h
Valentín Murillo Group + Julián Sánchez
Venue: Mirador del Cerro de los Capones
Entrance fee: 10 euros

Saturday the 12th at 13.00h
Osmosis 4Teto
Venue: Piscina Municipal
Entrance fee: Normal Pool Entrance Fee

Saturday the 12th at 22.00h
Jimmy Weinstein (Tenor 4Teto)
Venue: the Galera Badlands
Price: 35 euros, includes transport, cena-aperative & concert

Sunday the 13th at 13.00h
Ool Ya Koo Big Band
Venue: Piscina Municipal
Price: Pool Entrance Fee

Now space is limited, so you might want to get a move on. Also, you can buy a full-festival ticket for 45 euros, which does include quite a lot:

• All-inclusive admission to the Saturday night concert (transportation, dinner-aperitif, concert).
• Admission to the Municipal Swimming Pool on July 11, 12, and 13. (Meaning use of the pool, as well)
• Admission with a guided tour of the Galera archaeological sites (Castellón Alto and the Tútugi Necropolis) and the Galera Museum.

Visit the festivals website or phone 630 128 846

(News: Galera, Huescar, Granada Andalucia)

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