Pinos Puente
Pinos Puente is a destination enjoyed by nature lovers, as well as by those interested in culture and history. It comprises six main populated areas, each with their own traditions and fiestas: Valderrubio, Casanueva, Fuensanta, Trasmulas, Zujáira and Pinos Puente itself. Pinos Puente was the childhood home of the famous Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It was in Valderrubio, a district of Pinos Puente, that he first studied literature and wrote some of his earliest works. The town has a population of around 13,500.
History
The earliest evidence of settlement in Pinos Puente dates back to the Late Bronze Age. The Cerro de los Infantes settlement was particularly significant in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula, in the Granada province. Associated with the Tartessian culture, the main external influence, this settlement controlled the passage from the Genil River valley to the north. Later, at the end of the 8th century BC, the indigenous inhabitants of Cerro de los Infantes adopted the innovations introduced by Phoenician colonisation, including the potter's wheel and high-temperature firing kilns. Furthermore, Phoenician influence led to a change in housing models, with oval or rectangular huts being replaced by more complex square-shaped constructions. More>
Things to See
Centro de Interpretación Columbina
The Interpretive Centre explores the connection between Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America and the province of Granada. More>
Puente Califal
The bridge, which is classified as a Caliphate bridge, has been designated a Site of Cultural Interest since 1922. While the exact date of its construction is unclear, the bridge has undergone various reconstructions and alterations over the centuries, suggesting that it may have been built during the Roman era (Fernández, 2013). Consisting of three large, slightly horseshoe-shaped ashlar arches with interlocking voussoirs, the bridge also has a hidden fourth arch on the north side. This arch is known by very few people, even though the voussoirs of the arch can be seen on close inspection. More>.
Iglesia de la Consolación
The church's sober, classicist façade features a simple doorway with a semicircular arch, two pilasters on either side, a cornice and a pediment divided by a window. This is crowned by a smaller pediment with a protruding cross. This rises slightly above the church’s hipped roof. The entire façade is plain and undecorated, alternating between grey stone, as seen in the doorway, the blind arches and the surrounding plinth. The side façade is also notable, with a doorway imitating those of the eighteenth century, complete with fins forming scrolls and a niche containing a somewhat crude Virgin. This is completely different from the main doorway. More>
Alambique
Dating back to the early twentieth century, the building was constructed by the Espadafor family. Throughout its history, it has been used as a distillery for aniseed, an oil mill, a production plant for soda and vinegar, and even a canning facility for agricultural produce from the Vega region. It became municipal property in 1994 and currently houses the Pinos Puente Youth Centre, as well as rooms dedicated to various cultural gatherings, activities and exhibitions that are regularly held. It is located on Calle Briones Location>
Caserío de Abrahantes, Casa de Doña Eva y Juzgados
Dating back to the seventeenth century, the semi-detached Caserío de Abrahantes in Plaza Iglesia is one of the oldest buildings in the municipality. The two-storey house is topped by a curved, ceramic-tiled roof. The façade is simple and unadorned, with a two-lobed stone arch above the main doorway. In its centre, the keystone stands out, housing the family crest. Furthermore, a small staircase leads up to the doorway, elevating the entire building. Once owned by the Bobadilla manor, the house later became part of the Caserío de Abrahantes, and its kinship with the renowned Abrantes Palace in Granada is reflected not only in its name, but also in its heraldry. It is currently privately owned. More>
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Things to see outside the town
Cerro del Piorno y La Molaina Arqueological Site
The sites, which are declared Assets of Cultural Interest, offer visitors unique views of the Granada plain and the only open-air cave paintings in the entire province. Due to their location, they are in a poor state of preservation as a result of natural erosion. More>
Cerro de los Infantes
Its lands have been inhabited since the Paleolithic and have witnessed all the settlements that have passed through Pinos Puente throughout history. Numerous bone, wood and flint tools dating from prehistoric times have been found, and the large number of vessels, platters, plates, amphorae and cups from the Iberian period suggests that it must have continued to be a heavily trafficked area. More>
Countryside Walks
If you're passionate about hiking, discover the magical blend of nature and archaeology in the Ruta del Agua and the Ruta Arqueológica?
Another advantage of Pinos Puente is its location on La Ruta del Califato. This is a tourist route which starts in Córdoba, passes through Jaén and finishes in the city of Granada.
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Pinos Puente to Granada City. More>
Gastronomy
The typical local diet in Pinos Puente consists of products such as sausages and various traditional recipes. These include migas (a dish made with breadcrumbs, garlic, olive oil and other ingredients), gazpacho (cold tomato soup), bean stews, pork scratchings, veal with garlic and noodle casserole.
As in Granada city, it is traditional to offer a free tapa with a drink in the bars of Pinos Puente.
Festivals
Popular festivals in Pinos Puente are Fiesta de la Candelaria, Festival acústico “Al Oído” Ciudad de Pinos Puente , Día de la Cruz, Semana Santa, Fiestas patronales en honor a San Pascual Bailón and Feria de Agosto. More>
Weather Forecast
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Tourist Office
The tourist office of Pinos Puente is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Pinos Puente are Atarfe and Moclín.