This town is located 12 kilometres far
from the farm. It has a 6.000 inhabitants population approximately and it is
the center of the district of Mágina. It has a great industrial and commercial
activity and it should be visited.
The older part of the town was declared Artistic Historical
Monument. Its church
is the main element and it is a clear example of the Spanish Renaissance. It
was built between the XVI and XVII centuries.lt was designed by Andrés of
Vandelvira and the builders were Andrés of Vandelvira and Diego of Siloé.
Another important monument is the the Dukes of Alburquerque´s
castle. It was destroyed partially by the French troops during the War
of the Independence.
Other places that should be visited are
the Virgin of the Fuensanta´s
Hermitage and the Center
of Forest Defense.
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Easter: This popular festival is
really important here because many persons of the town take active part in
this celebration.
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1st weekend in May: Festival in honor to the
Virgin of the Fuensanta.
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1st weekend in July: Festival in Cabrita.
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Last weekend
in July: Fair of the “Plaza Nueva” (a quarter of Huelma)
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Last weekend in August: Huelma´s
fair and its
Trade Exhibition of Sierra Mágina's Natural Park
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