Discover here all the localities of the Alpujarra of Almeria and know in depth all the towns of this region of Almeria.
Alboloduy has its origins in prehistory during the Neolithic (6th century BC), with settlements in the Peñón de la Reina. When the Kingdom of Granada was formed in the first half of the 13th century, the Taha of Alboloduy was created, which belonged to Boabdil until 1493. With the reconquest by the Catholic Monarchs to Don Sancho de Castilla and Enriquez, it was ceded in the year 1504.
After the Moorish rebellion in the 16th century, Alboloduy was completely depopulated, and Christian repopulation began later.
Alboloduy has its origins in prehistory during the Neolithic (6th century BC), with settlements in the Peñón de la Reina. When the Kingdom of Granada was formed in the first half of the 13th century, the Taha of Alboloduy was created, which belonged to Boabdil until 1493. With the reconquest by the Catholic Monarchs to Don Sancho de Castilla and Enriquez, it was ceded in the year 1504.
After the Moorish rebellion in the 16th century, Alboloduy was completely depopulated, and Christian repopulation began later.
In the 19th century there was already a steady population growth, due to the economic wealth produced by the cultivation of the Ohanes grape. The population reached its maximum level in 1857, with 2,490 inhabitants. In the year 2017, Alboloduy had 610 registered inhabitants.
Alcolea is a typical Alpujarran village located where the
Sierra de Gador and
Sierra Nevada meet, and it is built in close proximity to the Alcolea River.
After the war of the Alpujarras, the town was totally uninhabited, then it was repopulated by only 35 residents, mostly of Andalusian and Castilian origins.
Darrical and its annexe town Lucainena became part of Alcolea on October 1, 1997.
Alcolea is a typical Alpujarran village located where the
Sierra de Gador and
Sierra Nevada meet, and it is built in close proximity to the Alcolea River.
After the war of the Alpujarras, the town was totally uninhabited, then it was repopulated by only 35 residents, mostly of Andalusian and Castilian origins.
Darrical and its annexe town Lucainena became part of Alcolea on October 1, 1997.
It currently covers an area of 67 square kilometres and in 2017, it registered a population of 811 inhabitants. The peace and tranquility of the area, together with its incomparable landscapes, make Alcolea a town that is much appreciated by rural tourism visitors.
Alhabia is situated on rich clay soil, which is why this farmhouse of Muslim origin had a
pottery centre that attracted merchants from all over the region. The first cultural mention of Alhabia corresponds to an account by Idrisi (the geographer and Muslim chronicler of the 12th century), as it became part of the Taha of Marchena in the 13th century when the kingdom of Granada was created.
After the surrender of Baza and the capitulation of Almeria, the modern history of Alhabia began in the year 1489.
Alhabia is situated on rich clay soil, which is why this farmhouse of Muslim origin had a
pottery centre that attracted merchants from all over the region. The first cultural mention of Alhabia corresponds to an account by Idrisi (the geographer and Muslim chronicler of the 12th century), as it became part of the Taha of Marchena in the 13th century when the kingdom of Granada was created.
After the surrender of Baza and the capitulation of Almeria, the modern history of Alhabia began in the year 1489.
It established a new political and religious power that changed the face of this old Muslim farmhouse, giving it a more Christian profile.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the highest economic and demographic growth in Alhabia was reached, mainly due to the wealth generated by cultivation of the Ohanes grape. After reaching a peak, it saw a slow but continuous decline in population, and by the year 2017, Alhabia had a population of only 678 inhabitants.
Alhama de Almeria is located in the foothills of the
Sierra de Gador, in a rugged landscape that descends to the bed of the Andarax river.
The town preserves an urban framework characteristic of other towns in the surrounding area, with its narrow streets that are indicative of their Muslim origin.
The vineyards that produce their famous grapes are abundant and lush, in contrast with their arid and semi-desert surroundings.
Alhama de Almeria is located in the foothills of the
Sierra de Gador, in a rugged landscape that descends to the bed of the Andarax river.
The town preserves an urban framework characteristic of other towns in the surrounding area, with its narrow streets that are indicative of their Muslim origin.
The vineyards that produce their famous grapes are abundant and lush, in contrast with their arid and semi-desert surroundings.
Alhama de Almeria is also known as the birthplace of Don Nicolas Salmeron Alonso, President of the First Spanish Republic. In the year 2017 it had 3,653 inhabitants.
Alicun appears as a garden environment with verdant terraces and an ancient Islamic air in all its corners.
The 16th century was notable throughout the region because of the Moorish rebellion and their subsequent expulsion in 1570. Alicun, like the other the towns in the area, was then totally depopulated and abandoned, until it began its progressive repopulation in the year 1574. However, it was not until the 18th century when there is a considerable population and economic increase, thanks to the wealth provided by cultivation of the Ohanes grape.
Alicun appears as a garden environment with verdant terraces and an ancient Islamic air in all its corners.
The 16th century was notable throughout the region because of the Moorish rebellion and their subsequent expulsion in 1570. Alicun, like the other the towns in the area, was then totally depopulated and abandoned, until it began its progressive repopulation in the year 1574.
However, it was not until the 18th century when there is a considerable population and economic increase, thanks to the wealth provided by cultivation of the Ohanes grape.
Alicun covers an area of 6 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 217 inhabitants.
In Almocita, its ancient Arab history still survives, both in its streets and in its urban architecture. The history of Almocita is similar to that of the other towns in the area. In the year 1570, Don Juan de Austria arrived in Almocita to negotiate with the rebellious Moorish leaders in the Alpujarra. They celebrated peace under an oak tree in the "Cortijo del Hadid", which was subsequently renamed the "Cortijo de las Paces".
Almocita covers an area of 30 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 174 inhabitants.
In Almocita, its ancient Arab history still survives, both in its streets and in its urban architecture. The history of Almocita is similar to that of the other towns in the area. In the year 1570, Don Juan de Austria arrived in Almocita to negotiate with the rebellious Moorish leaders in the Alpujarra. They celebrated peace under an oak tree in the "Cortijo del Hadid", which was subsequently renamed the "Cortijo de las Paces".
Almocita covers an area of 30 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 174 inhabitants.
During the Muslim era, when the kingdom of Al-Andalus was conceded to the Nasrid Sultanate, Alsodux became part of the ten towns that make up the Taha of Marchena. In the year 1489, after the surrender of Baza and the capitulation of Almeria, Alsodux ceased to be Muslim.
As in other Alpujarran towns, the 18th and 19th centuries were characterised by a significant increase in population and an economic relaunch, thanks to cultivation of the famous Ohanes grape.
During the Muslim era, when the kingdom of Al-Andalus was conceded to the Nasrid Sultanate, Alsodux became part of the ten towns that make up the Taha of Marchena.
In the year 1489, after the surrender of Baza and the capitulation of Almeria, Alsodux ceased to be Muslim.
As in other Alpujarran towns, the 18th and 19th centuries were characterised by a significant increase in population and an economic relaunch, thanks to cultivation of the famous Ohanes grape.
Alsodux covers an area of 20 square kilometres and in the year 2017, it had 132 inhabitants. It is still a mainly agricultural town today.
Bayarcal is located in the impressive ravine of La Ragua, which is a natural boundary between the provinces of Almeria and Granada. It is one of the true natural paradises of the Almerian community, noted for its great natural and scenic wealth.
Bayarcal, like all the towns of the Alpujarra, offers an unmistakable views of houses built on terraces that are staggered on the hillside, and where the Mudejar Tower of its Parochial Church stands out. Bayarcal covers an area of 37 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 303 inhabitants.
Bayarcal is located in the impressive ravine of La Ragua, which is a natural boundary between the provinces of Almeria and Granada.
It is one of the true natural paradises of the Almerian community, noted for its great natural and scenic wealth.
Bayarcal, like all the towns of the Alpujarra, offers an unmistakable views of houses built on terraces that are staggered on the hillside, and where the Mudejar Tower of its Parochial Church stands out. Bayarcal covers an area of 37 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 303 inhabitants.
Beires is located at the foot of the
Sierra Nevada, overlooking the Andarax Valley. It is an environment of abundant vegetation, which enjoys a fairly mild climate of summers that are not excessively hot, and winters that are not excessively cold.
The history of Beires is similar to that of other towns in the Alpujarra, with moments of great historical significance during the War of the Alpujarras. Beires covers an area of 39 square kilometres and in the year 2017, it had 110 inhabitants.
Beires is located at the foot of the
Sierra Nevada, overlooking the Andarax Valley. It is an environment of abundant vegetation, which enjoys a fairly mild climate of summers that are not excessively hot, and winters that are not excessively cold. The history of Beires is similar to that of other towns in the Alpujarra, with moments of great historical significance during the War of the Alpujarras.
Beires covers an area of 39 square kilometres and in the year 2017, it had 110 inhabitants.
Bentarique is a small village of terraced houses nestled in a landscape of vines, citrus and fruit trees with semi-desert ravines.
During the Muslim era, when the kingdom of Al-Andalus was conceded to the Nasrid Sultanate, Bentarique became part of the ten towns that made up the Taha of Marchena. At the end of the 15th century, a treasure of Muslim goldsmiths was found in Bentarique in 1896, and which is currently in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.
Bentarique is a small village of terraced houses nestled in a landscape of vines, citrus and fruit trees with semi-desert ravines.
During the Muslim era, when the kingdom of Al-Andalus was conceded to the Nasrid Sultanate, Bentarique became part of the ten towns that made up the Taha of Marchena.
At the end of the 15th century, a treasure of Muslim goldsmiths was found in Bentarique in 1896, and which is currently in the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.
Bentarique covers an area of 11 square kilometres and in the year 2017, it had 238 inhabitants.
To find the origins of Canjayar, we have to go back to the Copper Age, as the prehistoric remains found in the Nieles Cave show. Also found in Canjayar are vestiges of Roman origin that allow historians to certify their presence in these lands.
The first mentions of Canjayar are made by the Arab geographer from
Dalias AI-Idrisi in the 10th century. Later, during the 14th and 15th centuries, Canjayar was already located within the Taha of Luchar, where it enjoyed a prosperous economy due to its water resources.
To find the origins of Canjayar, we have to go back to the Copper Age, as the prehistoric remains found in the Nieles Cave show.
Also found in Canjayar are vestiges of Roman origin that allow historians to certify their presence in these lands.
The first mentions of Canjayar are made by the Arab geographer from
Dalias AI-Idrisi in the 10th century. Later, during the 14th and 15th centuries, Canjayar was already located within the Taha of Luchar, where it enjoyed a prosperous economy due to its water resources.
In the 19th century, the famous Ohanes grape created an important economic development that reached its peak at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, when the population grew to 3,000 inhabitants.
In 2017, Canjayar had 1,223 inhabitants.
The municipality of Fondon includes its other two population centres: Benecid and Fuente Victoria.
Fondon is a territory of abundant wealth, the result of settlements and the crossing of cultures that have been taking place throughout the region for centuries. In the Muslim era there was a large industry of silkworm breeding, which created great fame for the area in the quality of the silk produced there. In the Christian era, Fondon was already a key trading place during the Moorish rebellion that took place between 1568 and 1570.
The municipality of Fondon includes its other two population centres: Benecid and Fuente Victoria.
Fondon is a territory of abundant wealth, the result of settlements and the crossing of cultures that have been taking place throughout the region for centuries.
In the Muslim era there was a large industry of silkworm breeding, which created great fame for the area in the quality of the silk produced there. In the Christian era, Fondon was already a key trading place during the Moorish rebellion that took place between 1568 and 1570.
Fondon covers an area of 92 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 1,002 inhabitants.
Huecija is a town that has the most aristocratic and stately history in of the whole region.
This is as a result of having been the capital of the Manor of Marchena for more than four centuries, until its extinction in the year 1833.
Like most of the towns in the region, Huecija had a large population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and its economic increase during that time was thanks to the wealth generated by the cultivation of Ohanes grapes.
Huecija is a town that has the most aristocratic and stately history in of the whole region.
This is as a result of having been the capital of the Manor of Marchena for more than four centuries, until its extinction in the year 1833.
Like most of the towns in the region, Huecija had a large population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and its economic increase during that time was thanks to the wealth generated by the cultivation of Ohanes grapes.
Huecija covers an area of 19 square kilometres and in the year 2017, it had 501 inhabitants.
The first references to Illar were found during the Muslim era in the 12th century, as written by the Almerian geographer Idrisi.
From the 13th century, Illar became part of the Taha of Marchena, which was the traditional fiefdom of the al-Nayar family.
After the surrender of Baza and the capitulation of Almeria in the year 1489, Illar stopped being Muslim and began its Christian history.
The first references to Illar were found during the Muslim era in the 12th century, as written by the Almerian geographer Idrisi.
From the 13th century, Illar became part of the Taha of Marchena, which was the traditional fiefdom of the al-Nayar family.
After the surrender of Baza and the capitulation of Almeria in the year 1489, Illar stopped being Muslim and began its Christian history.
During the 19th century there was a rapid population increase and a general enrichment of the town thanks to cultivation of the Ohanes grape, with new constructions such as the fountain and the Town Hall.
In the year 2017, Illar had a population of 374 inhabitants.
Instincion has a unique elevation on the banks of the Andarax River. The town was a Muslim farmhouse during the Middle Ages, and was a strategic enclave on the road to Alpujarra.
In this Muslim period it was known as Estançihum, and in the 13th-14th centuries, it became one of the ten places that make up the Taha of Marchena.
At the end of the 15th century, with the end of the Christian reconquest, the modern history of Instincion began.
Instincion has a unique elevation on the banks of the Andarax River. The town was a Muslim farmhouse during the Middle Ages, and was a strategic enclave on the road to Alpujarra.
In this Muslim period it was known as Estançihum, and in the 13th-14th centuries, it became one of the ten places that make up the Taha of Marchena.
At the end of the 15th century, with the end of the Christian reconquest, the modern history of Instincion began.
The 16th century was characterised by intense political, social and religious changes, along with the Moorish rebellion, which ended with their permanent expulsion in 1570.
In recent years, many reforms have been carried out with the aim of improving the image of the town, such as the central square and the adjacent gardens. In the year 2017, Instincion had a population of 430 inhabitants.
There is evidence here of settlements dating from the Copper Age and the Bronze Age. Laujar de Andarax is a result of the union of two population centres: Auxor and Hizam. From its Roman past there are only a few vestiges left, since its interest in this area was mainly mining; in particular, the extraction of lead, which was very abundant in the
Sierra de Gador.
During the Muslim period, the administrative organisation of the Nasrid Kingdom was divided into Tahas, with Laujar de Andarax being the capital of the Taha of Andarax.
There is evidence here of settlements dating from the Copper Age and the Bronze Age.
Laujar de Andarax is a result of the union of two population centres: Auxor and Hizam. From its Roman past there are only a few vestiges left, since its interest in this area was mainly mining; in particular, the extraction of lead, which was very abundant in the
Sierra de Gador.
During the Muslim period, the administrative organisation of the Nasrid Kingdom was divided into Tahas, with Laujar de Andarax being the capital of the Taha of Andarax.
In the 18th century, Laujar de Andarax became a leading textile centre, with the silk and wool industries in full swing. A large number of looms, spinning wheels and a variety of machinery operated by hydraulic energy were recorded as being used in the town. After a decline in the textile industry, Laujar de Andarax became dependent on agriculture. This activity reached a most prosperous point in the cultivation of the Ohanes grape, but after this period, the buoyant economic cycle declined.
In the year 2017, the town had a population of 1,533 inhabitants.
The first evidence of human presence in the area goes back to the Neolithic age, however, it was not until the Muslim era when the population began to settle mainly in Ohanes. The Alpujarra zone was divided into Tahas when the Taifas Kingdoms were established. Ohanes was the principal town of the Taha of Hichar until it was replaced by
Canjayar.
The most important event that occurred in the 19th century was the introduction of the Ohanes grape, the cultivation of which brought great wealth to the entire Alpujarra region.
The first evidence of human presence in the area goes back to the Neolithic age, however, it was not until the Muslim era when the population began to settle mainly in Ohanes.
The Alpujarra zone was divided into Tahas when the Taifas Kingdoms were established. Ohanes was the principal town of the Taha of Hichar until it was replaced by
Canjayar.
The most important event that occurred in the 19th century was the introduction of the Ohanes grape, the cultivation of which brought great wealth to the entire Alpujarra region.
Ohanes covers an area of 32 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 626 inhabitants.
Padules, like the 22 towns that make up the Alpujarra of Almeria region, has been immersed in the historical developments of the entire region.
Some of the most outstanding historical events in the area were the Moorish rebellion, their subsequent expulsion, and repopulation which was instigated by the old Castilians.
In the year 2017, Padules had a population of 436 inhabitants.
Padules, like the 22 towns that make up the Alpujarra of Almeria region, has been immersed in the historical developments of the entire region.
Some of the most outstanding historical events in the area were the Moorish rebellion, their subsequent expulsion, and repopulation which was instigated by the old Castilians.
In the year 2017, Padules had a population of 436 inhabitants.
Paterna del Rio is located on the southern slope of the
Sierra Nevada, very close to the port of La Ragua. It is composed of four neighbourhoods: La Placeta, Barrio Alto, Fuente del Castaño and Barrio de los Castillos. All these areas have preserved the characteristic features of their Moorish origins.
Its population is now engaged in agriculture, with the cultivation of vegetables, potatoes and apples. Paterna del Rio is located at the confluence of the pure waters of its sources, such as the Fuente Agria ferruginous waters.
Paterna del Rio is located on the southern slope of the
Sierra Nevada, very close to the port of La Ragua. It is composed of four neighbourhoods: La Placeta, Barrio Alto, Fuente del Castaño and Barrio de los Castillos. All these areas have preserved the characteristic features of their Moorish origins. Its population is now engaged in agriculture, with the cultivation of vegetables, potatoes and apples.
Paterna del Rio is located at the confluence of the pure waters of its sources, such as the Fuente Agria ferruginous waters.
Here you will see spectacular landscapes of chestnut trees, holm oaks, and dramatic mountain ravines.
Paterna del Rio covers an area of 45 square kilometres and in 2017, it had 364 inhabitants.
Ragol is located between the
Sierra de Gador and
Sierra Nevada, located between the fertile plain and the beginning of the mountain. The area has a rough and rugged terrain that is typical of the Alpujarra of Almeria.
Ragol was one of the places of the Taha of Marchena. After the Moorish expulsion crisis in 1570, the town had to wait until the 19th century to benefit from a notable demographic growth in the area. This was achieved thanks to the mining of Alpujarra lead, and cultivation of the Ohanes grape. This prosperous period allowed Ragol to acquire a population of 1,600 inhabitants.
Ragol is located between the
Sierra de Gador and
Sierra Nevada, located between the fertile plain and the beginning of the mountain.
The area has a rough and rugged terrain that is typical of the Alpujarra of Almeria.
Ragol was one of the places of the Taha of Marchena.
After the Moorish expulsion crisis in 1570, the town had to wait until the 19th century to benefit from a notable demographic growth in the area. This was achieved thanks to the mining of Alpujarra lead, and cultivation of the Ohanes grape. This prosperous period allowed Ragol to acquire a population of 1,600 inhabitants.
Ragol covers an area of 27 square kilometres and in 2017, had 307 inhabitants.
Santa Cruz de Marchena is located at an altitude of 328 metres above sea level, and is 31 kilometres from
Almeria city. The most important geographical feature of the area is the Nacimiento river, which was known as the Alboloduy River until the second half of the 18th century, when it changed its name to the Nacimiento river.
Its origin is from the time of Al-Andalus, when it was part of the old Haratalgima or neighbourhood of the mosque. This was where the mosque was located and it was part of the Taha of Alboloduy.
Santa Cruz de Marchena is located at an altitude of 328 metres above sea level, and is 31 kilometres from
Almeria city.
The most important geographical feature of the area is the Nacimiento river, which was known as the Alboloduy River until the second half of the 18th century, when it changed its name to the Nacimiento river.
Its origin is from the time of Al-Andalus, when it was part of the old Haratalgima or neighbourhood of the mosque. This was where the mosque was located and it was part of the Taha of Alboloduy.
After the Christian conquest, the Catholic Monarchs ceded the Taha of Alboloduy to Don Sancho de Castilla y Enriquez. His heirs subsequently changed the name of Haratalgima to that of Santa Cruz.
In 2017, Santa Cruz de Marchena had a population of 678 inhabitants.
Terque was formerly known as Marchena. During the Al-Andalus period, it was called Marshana, and was one of the most important fortresses of the time. In the Nasrid period, it gave its name to the Taha of Marchena, which consists of ten districts.
After the Christian conquest at the end of the 15th century, the Catholic Monarchs ceded the Taha of Marchena to Don Gutierre de Cardenas y Chacon in 1494. The earthquake of 1522 destroyed the Marchena fortress and its inhabitants relocated to Terque and
Huecija.
Terque was formerly known as Marchena. During the Al-Andalus period, it was called Marshana, and was one of the most important fortresses of the time. In the Nasrid period, it gave its name to the Taha of Marchena, which consists of ten districts. After the Christian conquest at the end of the 15th century, the Catholic Monarchs ceded the Taha of Marchena to Don Gutierre de Cardenas y Chacon in 1494.
The earthquake of 1522 destroyed the Marchena fortress and its inhabitants relocated to Terque and
Huecija.
The War of the Alpujarras (1568-1570) brought with it the depopulation of Terque, together with the rest of the populations of the Alpujarra of Almeria, caused by the expulsion of the Moors from the Kingdom of Granada.
The second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century were characterised by the general enrichment of the area thanks to cultivation of the Ohanes grape. With the Civil War and the postwar period, a time of economic decline and population reduction began that continues to this day.
In 2017, the town had a population of 678 inhabitants.
