Algarinejo is located in Granada Region , Andalucia
Algarinejo is situated in the Montes Occidentales and sits at the foot of the Cerro del Calvario hill. The name comes from the Arab word al-Garín (the caves). It is an agricultural village and most residents earn their livelihood from olive farming. A large part of the population lives in rural areas. The municipality, its geographical location and its way of life are ideal for both cultural and rural tourism. In some areas you can still see ancient crafts being practised such as cheese-making and salting and preserving foods. Here saddles,other leather goods, wicker products, linen and blankets are made.
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Algarinejo Andalucía:
2734
residents
Schools
Antequera 73km Málaga 98km
Granada 95km
107km
to Malaga
Health clinic
Municipal pool
Beach
1h 30min
65km
to Granada
Shops, Bars, Restaurants
Golf nearby
Bus and train service
201km
to Sevilla
Algarinejo Andalucía
Location
Local Information
Ayuntamiento de Algarinejo
C/ Alta, 1 18280 Algarinejo (Granada) Telephone: 958-312-001 Web: www.algarinejo.es
www.algarinejo.es
Algarinejo Information
According to the analysis of the archaeological remains found in the Tajo de la Villa Vieja and in Cerro del Almendral, the town of Algarinejo was already a settlement in the Chalcolithic era. Algarinejo was also a Roman settlement. Recent excavation of the archaeological site on Avenida de la Constitución has unearthed a lot of interesting evidence, such as the ruins of walls and floors of a building dating back to the Ibero-Roman era, as well as several graves that were part of an, as yet undated, cemetery.
During the 15th century, many battles took place in the town, as it was located on the border of the Reino Nazarí of Granada. It was finally conquered by a Christian King in 1843. The town had many caves that served as occasional refuges for local shepherds. The caves were known as al-Garín in Arabic, which gave the town its name. The caves were mentioned by Alfonso XI in his Libro de la Montería.
After the Reconquista, Algarinejo fell under the jurisdiction of the Council of Loja. In 1614, Algarinejo was considered a town in its own right, it was then segregated from Loja. Fuentes de Cesna is just next to Algarinejo. It is located to the southwest of the town in the surrounding hills and ravines. Its origin is remote and it is thought that in the 15th century it may have been a town of some importance, inhabited by Arabs active in the jewellery trade. In 1940 the old town, known as Las Fuentes Viejas, was battered by a heavy storm. Falling rocks killed many people and the town was practically destroyed.
Fiestas
Feria de Santa Ana. This fair, also known as “feria chica”, is celebrated on 24th, 25th and 26th of July. During these days there are lots of events in the town to celebrate the festivity of Saint Ana, the patron of the town.
Fiestas de Ntro. Padre Jesús Nazareno. Also known as “feria grande”, it is celebrated in August. During 4 days, there are many religious and cultural events. On the last day, there is a procession of Jesús Nazareno.
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