Albuñol
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Albuñol is comprised of three areas: Albuñol (inland), La Rábita and El Pozuelo on the coast. It has become a popular destination with those searching for the sun and beaches, as well as those interested in rural tourism. It has about 7500 inhabitants.
History
The history of the town dates back to the Neolithic period, as attested to by the archaeological remains found in the Bat Cave. These are several skeletons with their grave goods and remains of the clothing in which they were shrouded. These remains were preserved for a time in the National Archaeological Museum and were later transferred in part to the Archaeological Museum of Granada. In any case, written documentation of Albuñol is only known from the fifteenth century onwards. More>
Things to see
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Also known as the Iglesia de San Patricio, situated in the urban centre of the town, it was built in 1616 by the parish priest, Pedro Mercado, and then rebuilt in 1803 by the architect Juan de Mata Velasco. It is organised around a Latin cross plan with three naves, 12 altars, two towers and a vault in the presbytery. Inside is the icon of San Patricio, an Irish saint whose carving, according to legend, appeared in the nets of some fishermen from the shipwreck of the Irish faithful fleeing persecution in the place today called “Peñón de San Patricio”, located on Calle la Iglesia.
Things to see outside the town
Castillo La Rábita
The castle sits on the border with the municipality of Adra (Almería). There are three spaces within it, the result of successive remodelling carried out over time. It was originally a ribat and defensive tower from the Nasrid era, later converted into a Christian castle with the conquest of the Catholic Monarchs, adapting an intermediate enclosure attached to the tower in the sixteenth century. In the following century, it was expanded, adding an element typical of eighteenth-century military architecture, while the parade ground was rebuilt. With an almost square plan with rounded corners, due to its height it must have had three floors, accessing it through the middle through a drawbridge, which has now disappeared. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1985.
Torre de Huarea
A coastal watchtower built in the sixteenth century, with a slightly truncated-conical volume and a circular plan 8m in diameter. It was built in 1765 and in 1849 it is said to have been almost buried. Built with masonry stone in small slabs, it retains part of the exterior lime mortar plastering and a height of about 8.40m. It has remains of the floor of the interior chamber, 6m high, and parts of the interior mortar and lime plaster. The thickness of the wall of the room is 2m with an internal diameter of 4m. In the time of Carlos III, it was already abandoned and in ruins, so its keepers and soldiers stayed in a hut and not in the tower. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1985.
Torre de Punta Negra
Also known as “Torre de Chilches”, a coastal watchtower built in the eighteenth century, with a truncated conical shape and a circular plan measuring 8.35m in diameter. It stands on a levelling platform that has an apparent double claw and is built with masonry of medium stones and slabs. Inside it has two floors; the upper floor of 3.50m in diameter, and the lower floor with a height of 2.50m and a diameter of 3.35m. It has the four usual embrasures of this type of tower and the sentry box leading to the terrace and part of its parapet remain intact. Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1985.
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Countryside Walks
Albuñol has beautiful landscapes including La Majada del Campo and La Cueva de los Murciélagos, with archaeological remains from the Neolithic period; and hiking routes such as Las Angosturas, el Gato and Los Sevillanos.
GASTRONOMY
Being an area of vineyards and almond trees, it is no surprise that wine and almonds are the two most characteristic products in the diet of the albuñolenses. Freshly-caught fish from the coast is also an important staple ingredient in local dishes. Amongst the most traditional are ligas con pescado (fish stew), choto al ajillo (stewed garlic goat), sardinas espichadas (mashed sardines), leche frita (fried custard) and almendrados de higos secos (almond biscuits made with dried figs). Locally produced chorizo (spicy pork sausage) and morcilla (black pudding) are a favourite with locals.
Festivals
Popular festivals in Albuñol are Día de San Marcos, Feria del Vino y la Tapa, Feria de Verano, Feria del Ganado, Santiago Apóstol, San Isidro Labrador and Fiestas Patronales en honor a San Patricio. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Albuñol to Granada, Motril, Madrid and Almería. More>
Weather Forecast
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Tourist Office
The tourist office of Albuñol is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Albuñol are Albondón and Sorvilán.