Typical Ceramic Bowls
Located inside the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche, Galaroza is in the Valle de Murtiga, which enjoys ample natural water sources and, consequently, lush vegetation; this area is covered with thick woodland - holm and cork oaks, chestnut and pine trees - where Iberian pigs root around for their favourite food, acorns.
Galaroza is ideal for lovers of rural tourism, especially hikers, with paths of varying steepness surrounded by beautiful countryside. Popular routes include from Galaroza to Jabugo, and El Telenque de Navahermosa, which includes Valdelarco and Telenque Recreational Area.
In the town centre you can find steep, cobbled streets with typical white houses decorated with flowers. Important buildings include the Purisima Concepcion church, dating from the 17th century; the Capilla de Carmen, from the same period; the Hermita Santa Brigida (15th century), which is built on the peak of a hill and offers wonderful views of the town and surrounding area; the Fuente de los Doce Caños; and the Church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario in the hamlet of Navahermosa, from the 16th century.
Souvenirs in Galaroza
Local handicrafts include ceramics and typical Andalucian furniture, such as rush-matting chairs, cork, and pork products.
Traditional dishes which you can try in Galaroza include caldereta (stew); migas made with potatoes, wine, garlic and sardines; mushrooms (in autumn); sausages and ham; and winter gazpacho. You can also find many different types of fresh fruit and nuts: apples, cherries, walnuts and chestnuts, as well as peaches, which are dried.
For local fiestas, there is the Feria de Galaroza during the last four days of July, the Romeria de la Divina Pastora (Pilgrimage of the Holy Shepherdess) in the last week of June; the matanza (pig slaughtering) on the weekend after Dia de Andalucia (end of February); the Belen Viviente (live nativity scene) at the Ermita de Santa Brigida; and, at Semana Santa, processions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Domingo de Resurreccion (Easter Sunday), is the Fiesta del Huevo y Bollo, when special Semana Santa roscas are eaten. On 6 September is Los Jarritos, a festival celebrating the life-giving power of water.
Galaroza is 100km from Huelva city. Take the A49, leave at exit 75, towards Trigueros. Then take the N435 and the N433 which will take you to the town.
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