On the summer solstice, the town of Almedinilla, in Cordoba, recalls a tragic love story: a young Muslim girl and a Christian boy fell in love by the river. Her brothers murdered him, because those were not times of understanding, and she went to live forever in a cave. But, since then, every night…
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The search for shade, as a necessity, in the landscapes of light in Andalusia has always been one of the reasons behind Andalusian architecture, like others in the Mediterranean, making it what it is since ancient times. The aim was to filter the blinding beam of light, to create spaces that are…
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The famous French engineer, Gustave Eiffel, was commissioned to build two railway bridges in the province of Granada: the Gor bridge, which was later moved to Dúrcal due to a landslide, and the Hacho Bridge, in Guadahortuna, declared a historical-artistic monument. by popular request. There are two…
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Discover the fascinating history of this ancient city through its monuments. Don't miss these places if you want to reconstruct its past. Alcazaba Monumental Complex This fortress offers one of the finest examples in Spain of the architecture of al-Andalus. Here, you will stroll through more than a…
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One of the greatest geological treasures in the world remained hidden until just a few years ago. In Pulpí, a small town in Almería, and at a depth of 60 metres, the Pulpí Geode waited millions of years to be discovered. It was only by chance that humans discovered it. Let's travel back in time for…
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In Linares, La Carolina and the towns in the Sierra Morena region you will find one of the largest mining basins in mainland Spain and, without doubt the largest in the world with regard to lead production. At one time there were endless mining concessions, 65 km of master wells and almost 700 km of…
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For centuries, Adra was proud of its extraordinary industrial culture, as evidenced by the stunning patrimonial legacy, a testimony to the different economic sectors in which it showed enormous prominence. Cane cultivation dates back to the 16th century, as certified by the mills and sugar mills…
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The 16 iron and stone headframes that serviced the Bélmez coal pits remain standing today as undaunted witnesses to the region's mining past. Details of the old mining tools used can be found in the History Museum in Belmez. A complementary visit should also be made to the Geological Mining Museum…
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In the 18th century, there were 87 textile manufacturers in Antequera, who took advantage of the energy generated by the movement of river water to undertake their activity. The Ribera building, an old weaving factory, is now the home of the Textile Museum, an exhibition that recreates in detail how…
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In the 18th century, the territory of the Sierra de Segura was declared a Maritime Province and its forests and forest resources allocated for the construction of boats and ships, as well as other works undertaken by the crown, including beams for the Royal Tobacco Factory in Seville. Logging towns…
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