Lentegí
Lentegí (often spelt alternatively as Lentejí) is situated inland from the Costa Tropical, tucked away in the southern part of the Sierra de Almijara mountains and protected by the river Río Verde. It is a popular destination for lovers of rural tourism and adventure sports such as canyoning and caving. It has about 340 inhabitants.
History
In 1933, a prehistoric necropolis was discovered in the area known as Umbría Tinajas, belonging to the Argaric bronze age; the remains are currently in the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Granada. More>
Things to see
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
The church dates back to the sixteenth century and was built on the foundations of a mosque from the thirteenth century. Rectangular in plan, it was formerly distributed in three naves. Nowadays, only one of them remains as one was repurposed as a cemetery, whilst the other was dismantled to expand the town square. During the Napoleonic invasion this church, like that of the neighbouring towns, was looted by French troops. Located on Paseo Granada.
Fuente del Gato
The fountain consists of a single pipe which was used for water supply and as a watering hole to which some basins were attached to wash clothes. Nowadays it is used by farmers returning from field work to cool off and provide water for their livestock.
THINGS TO SEE OUTSIDE THE TOWN
Era del Peñón
The viewpoint is situated in a privileged place where a grain threshing floor was formerly located. It is currently set up as a recreation area. In its gardens there is native flora forming a small botanical garden.
GASTRONOMY
The gastronomy of Lentegí is full of home-grown products such as nísperos (loquats), chirimoyas (custard apples), almendras (almonds), and aceitunas (olives), the main ingredient of the tastiest dishes. The most traditional dishes are puchero de hinojos (fennel stew), garbanzos con bacalao (chickpea stew with cod), lentejas con calabaza (lentils with pumpkin) and choto (veal).
Festivals
Popular festivals in Lentegí are Fiestas Patronales en Honor a la Virgen del Rosario, Fiestas del Verano and Día de las Castañas. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Lentegí to Granada and Nerja. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Lentegí. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Lentegí is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Place
The neighbouring villages to Lentegí are Otívar and Jete.
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