Fondon Travel Guide

Fondon is located in the upper area of the Alpujarra region and offers a variety of landscapes ranging from high snow-capped peaks to lush plains on the banks of the Andarax river. The visitor will encounter springs, streams, ravines, waterfalls, slopes, terraces, viewpoints and trails that house animals such as wild boars, mountain goats and royal owls. There is also plant diversity such as aromatic and seasoning plants like capers, thyme, rosemary, oregano and mint.

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. When one walks through the streets of this municipality, the structure that accounts for the Arab legacy mixed with the Christian accent will immediately be recognized in its buildings.

Fondon, Benecid and Fuente Victoria are a real discovery for fans of rural tourism. You can go camping and take excursions to the La Parra-Mahon recreational area, in the Sierra de Gador. For hikers or mountain bikers, there are attractive routes that run through the Sierra Nevada Natural Park.

Those looking to savour typical dishes of this town should try the choto al ajo cabañil, the pot of turnips with fennels, the mareá cuisine, the pipirrana, the migas, the gypsy frit, the red pepper porridge and the pork liver onions. Likewise, you can enjoy desserts such as the pumpkin pebete, the meringues, the fritters accompanied by chocolate and the wine rolls.