Huelva Province - Puerto Moral

Welcome to Puerto Moral

By Fiona Flores Watson

This small village set in cork oak wood. can trace its history back many centuries, with archaeological remains from Roman and Visigoth times, There are dolmens in the vicinity. There is a water theme that greets you as you enter the village, with an old fuente abrevadero (fountain trough).

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In the centre of the village, you will find the church of San Pedro y San Pablo (St Peter and St Paul), also known as Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (Our Lady of the Head). Dating from the end of the 15th century and beginning of the 16th, it is built in mudejar style, of grey stone. The old part of the interior, the presbytery, is late Gothic. There is a mirador next to the church.

The Church of St peter and St Paul In Puerto Moral.

One of its main ferias is the Feria de Ganado de Silla y Tiro (the fair of livestock which pull carts), on the first Sunday of April. This is a leftover from the old livestock markets which were so important until just decades ago. Its other fiesta is La Alcadesa, named for the Virgen de la Cabeza, who is the village´s mayoress. This takes place on the last Sunday in July.

Local dishes include ajogañan, which is made of bread, garlic, cod, onion and red pepper.

An essential feature of the local environment, this 840-hectare artificial lake can be seen from miradores (viewing points) near the village. The embalse de Aracena (Aracena reservoir - also pantano or presa) is divided between the towns of Aracena, Zufre and Puerto Moral - it is 5km from the village, which is the closest to it. It is used for fishing, swimming and some watersports, and is an ideal picnic spot, as well as just being appreciated for its beautiful setting. Outside the village, on the HU 8130 at km 5, there is a mirador with views to the embalse.

Puerto Moral is 119km north-east of Huelva. To get there, take the A49, leave at exit 75 heading towards Trigueros. Then take the N435 and the A461.

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