Festivals in Fondón: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Fiesta de San Sebastián, Semana Santa, Fiesta de San Isidro, Fiesta de San Juan and Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias y el Santo Cristo de la Luz.
Fondón is remembered for being the place where Boabdil, the last King of Andalucía, hid when he lost his throne to the Christians. He supposedly hid in the Castle of the Fuente Victoria area. It has about 990 inhabitants.
Hotel Rural La Marmita de Ahlam is located in Fondón. Featuring a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available.
El Domingo en el Valle is located 800 metres from Fondón, in Andalusia’s Alpujarra Hills. The complex of 4 villas is set in extensive gardens with barbecue facilities and free covered parking.
