The municipality of Ní­var forms a part of the Natural Park of Sierra de Huétor and is located a few kilometres away from the city of the Alhambra. It is a medium height mountain AREA with vast vegetation comprising holm and gall oaks.

Typical examples of mountain architecture are: the Plaza de la Iglesia (Church Square) and the Balcony of Ní­var in the street called Calle de los Petriles.