History

Its name is of Arab origin, and refers to the potteries that were so abundant throughout the district. In the Arab-Andalusí period, in addition to the potters' kilns, Alfacar was also home to a large number of bread ovens and excellent artisan bakers. This gave rise to a tradition which continues to this day; Alfacar is known as "Granada's bread oven".

In his chronicles, the 14th century geographer al-Jatib describes the town as a place of recreation for the wealthy classes of Granada, with large houses with opulent quarters.

In one of the cliff faces in between Alfacar and Ví­znar, the Guardia Civil shot Federico Garcí­a Lorca dead.