Laroles
by Saskia Mier
Laroles is the largest of the four villages that make up the municipality of Nevada. Situated between the Bayárcal and La Ragua rivers, it is surrounded by lush chestnut groves. The village is the starting point for the A-337, the only road that crosses the Sierra Nevada mountain range by the Puerto de la Ragua. The village has a population of around 630.
History
The history of Laroles dates back to Roman times. The name is thought to derive from the Latin 'laurus' (meaning 'laurel'), although remains of pottery from the Argaric culture have been found in the area. More>
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Things to see
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
The church was built in the mid-sixteenth century by the bricklayer Alonso Velázquez and the carpenter Domingo de Frechilla, with bricks provided by Pedro el Raguani. The temple was burnt down by the Moors and rebuilt between 1585 and 1588 by bricklayer Hernando de Azuaga and carpenter Cristobal de Azuaga. More>
Lavadero Antiguo
The original washing area was constructed alongside the irrigation ditch. This open-air space is located at the foot of an old mill and features a very low basin. More>
Ermita de San Sebastián
Built in the eighteenth century, the chapel has a rectangular floor plan and is covered with a gabled roof. More>
El Cobertizo
Located beneath a house, this tunnel is characterised by its lintel construction, supported by wooden logs and slabs. More>
Ermita de la Virgen del Carmen
The chapel was built between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. More>
Fuentes
There are many water fountains that we can see in Laroles, made with stone slabs, among them: Fuente del Barriche, Fuente del Barrio Alto, Fuente de la Ermita, Fuente de la Iglesia, Fuente de los Jaberos, Fuente del Lavadero de Abajo, Fuente Mauricio, and Fuente Real. More >
Me Vuelves Lorca- Open Air Theatre
Countryside Walks
Ruta GR-7
- Distance: 19 km
- Estimated Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Medium-High
Bus service
There is a bus service from Laroles to Almería. More>
Gastronomy
Typical dishes to try in Laroles are olla alpujarreña (meat stew), guiso de alubias, tocino y morcilla (bean and black pudding stew) and migas (fried breadcrumbs with pork). The most popular sweet treats of the town are roscos de vino (aniseed biscuits).
Festivals
Popular festivals in Laroles are Fiestas de San Sebastián y San Antonio, Guerillas, San Marcos and San Juan. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Laroles. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Laroles is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Laroles are Válor and Bayárcal.