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Huecija, capital of lordship
Huecija is an Almeria municipality located in the Alpujarra Almeriense region, in the foothills of the Sierra de Gador, 31 kilometres from the capital of the province and at an altitude of 411 metres. Huecija is a town with aristocratic and monastic antecedents, as it was the capital of the Marchena lordship for more than four centuries.
During these months, the temperatures are between 17°C and 26°C; the beautiful skies are clear and the days are cool and pleasant.
This construction has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest in the category of Monument.
In addition to the famous desserts, such as rice pudding, are the tartlet of “chicharrones”, the wine donuts, the exquisite “borrachitos” and the spectacular cupcakes.
History
The origin of the settlement that gave rise to the town is not clear but it is probably of Roman origin, as it is very close to Cerro Marchena, where remains of a Roman villa are found. As for the origin of its current name, in the Andalusian period it was called Guacimora, Güécixa and Güécija.
After the reconquest, with the Capitulations of Baza and Almeria, in 1489, the Catholic monarchs ceded the taha of Marchena to Don Gutierrez de Cardenas y Chacon, establishing their capital in Huecija.
After the reconquest, with the Capitulations of Baza and Almeria, in 1489, the Catholic monarchs ceded the taha of Marchena to Don Gutierrez de Cardenas y Chacon, establishing their capital in Huecija.
When to visit Huecija
The best months to get to know this population are May and June, as the period of rains and colder weather has ended and the warmest time of the year has not yet begun.During these months, the temperatures are between 17°C and 26°C; the beautiful skies are clear and the days are cool and pleasant.
What to visit in Huecija
In Huecija, you can find wonderful historical buildings in an excellent state of conservation. Among them, the following stand out:Augustinian Convent
With its stonework tower, this has a structure similar to the watchtowers unique to the region. Initially built in 1511, it was sacked in 1568 by the Moorish. The current building is a reconstruction from the 18th century.This construction has been declared a Site of Cultural Interest in the category of Monument.
Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation
That was built in the 16th century in the Mudejar style, but with later additions in the Baroque and Neoclassical style. The current building lacks a tower, although it is known that in the mid-18th century it had one.Huecija Fountain
Fed by the Huecija Fountain, this is made of a rectangular brick nave, open to the landscape at both ends through arches. Inside the construction, a water channel crosses it, like a continuous pile. Expanded in 1965, it was restored in 2007 with the placement of the wicker roof as a sample of the local craft industry.Ruins of the Castle of Marchena
Located on the hill of the same name, from this we have spectacular views of Huecija and its valley. At the top are remains of an Arab cistern and the walls of the old castle, while on one of its slopes we can see a ditch that feeds a pool, currently in disuse, also of Arab origin.Gastronomy of Huecija
The exquisite popular dishes of this area are its stews of fennel, the famous “escabeche” (which is a method of preserving food and fruits in vinegar), garlic hare or the delicious marinated “choto”.In addition to the famous desserts, such as rice pudding, are the tartlet of “chicharrones”, the wine donuts, the exquisite “borrachitos” and the spectacular cupcakes.
Activities in the province of Almeria
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