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Alicun, water wealth
Alicun is a beautiful municipality in the Alpujarra of Almeria that has gorgeous landscapes accompanied by rivers and picturesque streets, as well as a small population characterized by its candour and familiarity.
Visiting Alicun means enjoying its historical content, its beautiful landscapes, and, of course, its gastronomy, which arises from cultural mixtures that have emerged throughout history.
This temple replaced the old church (16th to 18th centuries), which is located at the entrance to the cemetery.
Here, we can find a minaret that, in times past, was also the Clock Tower. Next to the minaret, we can find the Arab baths (12th century).
If we want to know the surroundings of the town, it is of great interest to take route PR-A 307, which is about 9 km long and goes from Alicun to Gatuna.
Visiting Alicun means enjoying its historical content, its beautiful landscapes, and, of course, its gastronomy, which arises from cultural mixtures that have emerged throughout history.
Although there is no exact date for the first human appearance in this municipality, the first historical records date to the time of the Muslim occupation.
As in almost all the towns in this Almeria region, the 16th century was a turbulent one that ended with the rebellion of the Moorish and their subsequent expulsion, in 1570, which left the entire area uninhabited. In 1574, the repopulation of this municipality began, reaching its maximum splendour in the 17th century, thanks to the cultivation of the famous Ohanes Grape.
As in almost all the towns in this Almeria region, the 16th century was a turbulent one that ended with the rebellion of the Moorish and their subsequent expulsion, in 1570, which left the entire area uninhabited. In 1574, the repopulation of this municipality began, reaching its maximum splendour in the 17th century, thanks to the cultivation of the famous Ohanes Grape.
Historical Monuments
Being such a small town in surface area, Alicun has a concentrated content of beautiful architecture. There are two monuments in particular, which are considered heritage of this city and are highly appreciated by locals.Church of Saint Sebastian
This beautiful temple was built in the 20th century (1911). It is consecrated to Saint Sebastian, patron of the town, and inside we can find the image of the saint. It is a simple building, with a single nave made of masonry and brick.This temple replaced the old church (16th to 18th centuries), which is located at the entrance to the cemetery.
The Balsa
Thermal waters emerge from its bottom and were used by the Romans in what was the first settlement of the town. Subsequently, the Muslims took advantage of these rich waters, as the writings of the Arab geographer Al-Idrisi attest.Here, we can find a minaret that, in times past, was also the Clock Tower. Next to the minaret, we can find the Arab baths (12th century).
Public Laundry
Taking advantage of the surplus water from the Arab baths, a public laundry was built that, in ancient times, was the nerve centre of the town, as well as an essential meeting point for its inhabitants.Routes and Trails
Alicun is a town that lends itself to walking. Through the so-called Route of the Historic Baths, we can get to know in-depth this town with solid Alpujarran roots, as it passes through all the points of interest in the town.If we want to know the surroundings of the town, it is of great interest to take route PR-A 307, which is about 9 km long and goes from Alicun to Gatuna.
Gastronomy
When touring Alicun and its monuments, as well as its popular routes full of history, you should not miss the gastronomic curiosities of this Almeria municipality. In Alicun, you can enjoy the spectacular food typical of the Alpujarra Almeriense, with highlights including the Alpujarra fry and the “tabirnas colorás”.Activities in the province of Almeria
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