The deserted town of Granadilla

It looks interesting, glad that there are some people moving back.

Hay algunos pueblos abandonados y también aldeas o parroquias que dependían de un pueblo. En ocasiones fueron asentamiento de okupas. Bien capturada la iglesia con las pocas casas en pie y fincas.

Jolie compo !!

Un village complettement en ruine... Jolie et surprenante composition.

This is an absolutely gorgeous picture of this area. There is a programme on the tv here, about Brits who have moved to Spain, Italy and France and bought up these abandoned villages etc. I hope that someone goes to Granadilla and takes it over, renovating those houses and giving life back to that area. At least they won't have to be concerned about water!!!!

Yes, true enough about the water, Jenny but all the other facilities and utilities will have to be brought in from somewhere and that ain't cheap!

Gillian,
José Manuel,
Boro,
Pierre,
Jenny,
Sadly there are tens of thousands of abandoned or seriously de-populated villages in Spain and until work can be found in these places that is attractive enough to keep the young people it will be a never-ending story.
Very many thanks!

Outstanding capture despite this village's sad fate! Stay well!

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Thank you, William. Sometimes there can be a poignant beauty in loss and desolation.

One's fate - the other's business idea...

Thank you, Udo!

Superbe image de cet étonnant village abandonné !
Bonne journée. Amitiés

Many thanks, Madeleine!

Very interesting photo and explanations about this "ghost town"!!*****

Thank you, Nouchet!

un lieu exceptionnel dommage qu'il soit à l'abandon**********************
belle journée Andy ! ici trop trop chaud ! Amitiés♫

Many thanks, Valeriane!

Bon vestige !

Thank you, Gilbert!

interessant témoignage et belle découverte

Many thanks, Simone!

Interesting story, Andy!

Thank you, Volker!

Hi Andy very sad to see this it looks like it was a beautiful place.
All the best TOZ

Thank you, Gordon!
It would also have been the major town of the regon complete with surroundng solid medieval walls. A look at the map would show that it had a certain eminence at one time!

Das Dor ist total zerstört. Das muß früher ein schöner Anblick gewesen sein!

Many thanks, Rainer!

An interesting image and information, Andy. It's good that there's some revival.

Thank you, George!

Very sad for all those who used to live there...........but this sort of thing is a photographers paradise! Very nicely composed Andy...........you've captured the dereliction very nicely but also the trees and other greenery that have survived.

It's good to hear that some people have moved back to service the budding tourist industry and it seems it is used for summer camps as well nowadays. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for this town!

Thank you, Keith!
I found a very detailed Spanish entry on Wiki (but late last night I couldn't find a way of translating it into English) and the short English one which as you note, I used!
There are seemingly zillions of abandoned or near- abandoned villages (with 2 70 year olds and an 80 year old left, that sort of thing) in Spain - an acknowledged problem but with no clear answer, sadly. But a problem that my girlfriend is expending all her time on addressing - she attends conference after conference on the subject and the rest of her waking hours, it seems, are also based on being in webinars. I hope she does get a position in some foundation, institute or what have you, because she isn't just passionate, she's competant, personable and always good to be around. That she's highly highly intelligent goes without saying (otherwise why would she stay 11 years with me?) ... you don't have to attempt an answer there!

That’s really interesting, Andy !

Many thanks, Ulrich!

Superbe Andy ***************belle soirée mon ami

Thank you, @ngélique!

...fabulous document, Andy!...

I like this place a lot, Armando! My girlfriend and I circumnavigated the walls on a blisteringly hot day, but the air was clear and fresh so photos were a must. I want to return here one day. My girlfriend is big on the regeneration of rural Spain and sustainability etc etc.

It reminds me of Pompei.

I can see what you mean! Thank you, Esther!

What a great shot, Andy... I have took a good look. it could be in Biblical times. like Bethlehem . Jerusalem etc. thanks for sharing this one.... reminds of seeing scenes somewhat like this in some Biblical movies I always enjoy..... Sarah

I think they actually filmed some of those Biblical epics around here, Sarah!
Glad you enjoyed the shot! Thank you!

Beautiful picture and interesting story Andy!

HWW and have a nice Wednesday

Best wishes
Füsun

Many thanks, Füsun!

From the map it looked to be a large town Andy and it tis sad that it has been abandoned and left to go to ruin. Good that some people are using tourism to put some life back into the town, but I imagine it would take huge redevelopment plans with an awful lot of money to bring it back to regenerate it. Meanwhile it is perfect for photography, as your super shots illustrate.

HWW and keep well.

Many thanks, Carol and thank you for looking at the map and looking at the album!
Yes, there are a few villages around and about here that are called Such-and-such de Granadilla, indicating that it was the major town of the area - the one with the castle, the main chirch and the market place.

An interesting link Andy and thanks for the explanation that goes with this excellent image. Al though abandoned for different reasons, the lost village of Tyneham comes to mind. It is opened when there is no military activity taking place, but I still haven't been able to visit it.

Thank you, Rosa!
I'm in two minds as to whether I ever really want to visit Tyneham. I've read so much about it over the years that I feel a bit saturated by the place, even without visiting it!

Hi Andy
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition, with a really helpful explanation.
Great colours giving the sense of abandonment!
Best Wishes, HWW, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

Pleased you like it, Peter!
Thank you and best wishes,
Andy

Schöne Geschichte und Information! Das Bild ist natürlich auch toll!

Very kind of you, Makrofan. Thank you!

sad destiny but charming ruins very well taken, very effective also the map view !

Pleased you had a look at the map, it 'explains' much!
Thank you, Nora!

Bien dommage pour ce village, merci Andy pour le
partage et les explications

My pleasure! Thank you, Roland!

Great image, there is a melancholy feel to it though.

Yes, thank you Adrian - that was the intention!

There is currently a series on TV here in the UK called 'Help! I have bought a village'. It features British couples who have bought abandoned houses and farm buildings, anywhere from Italy to Portugal. In many cases they have gone on to buy up the whole village or hamlet and turn them into holiday accommodation or returned them to local community use. One couple, starting with very little money, have bought so many, that they have set up an estate agent business and have regenerated quite a number of communities. This town would look like a major challenge, even for them.

Thank you, Phil!
My girlfriend is fully immersed in projects looking at the viability and means of re-populating abandoned villages here in Spain. At the moment it's all voluntary work but she hopes to gain enough experience to get a full-time and paid position with some foundation or other!
Ironically she's in England as I type this on a two month voluntary working holiday in Salisbury (I forget the name of the foundation / institution) to further both her English and her ambitions. And there was I thinking she was learning well from my very personal tuition!

Interesting story and it's a shame it had to happen.

Indeed! I've seen quite a few deserted / abandoned (is there a difference?) villages in my time in Spain! Thank you HaarFager!

Eine interessante Geschichte !