Wind driven water pump near Cúllar Vega
Cúllar Vega
Cúllar Vega is unique for having a particularly striking landscape of black poplar trees. It has about 6500 inhabitants.
History
This area of the Granada plain is known by the names Cular, Cúllar de la Vega and Cúllar Vega. The name first appears in a document from the twelfth century. The name Cúllar derives from the Arabic word qûllar, which seems to come from the Latin collum, meaning 'high ground'. This suggests that Cúllar may have originated as a Roman villa. More>
Things to see
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
This Mudéjar-style church is the result of a blend of Christian and Islamic art. The first recorded mention of it dates back to 1532, the year in which the wood was purchased to begin construction. Two years later, construction began under the direction of master mason Pablo Hernández, and the work was completed in 1540. The church consists of a single, rectangular nave with an altar, fitting the most traditional typology of Mudéjar churches. Located on Calle Iglesia. More>
Aljibe
The cisterns are one of the most prominent features of the town; these being underground reservoirs that store water. Their age and importance have left their mark on the toponymy of the municipality, with a path named after them already appearing in 1572. Situated in the main square, this cistern is preserved, and was responsible for collecting, storing, and distributing water from the Genil and Dílar Rivers. More>
Biblioteca Municipal
The municipal library, which opened on 23 April 2007, is located within the House of Culture. It occupies a single room spanning approximately 225 m², which is bright and pleasant. It is located on Paseo Geronimo de Rueda. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Cúllar Vega to Granada City, Armilla and Churriana de la Vega. More>
Gastronomy
When visiting Cúllar Vega try local dishes such as sopa de maimones (garlic soup), sopa de cuscurrones (savoury porridge), potaje de calabaza (pumpkin stew), albondigas (meatballs), voladillos de bacalao (cod dumplings) and pollo en asaíllo (roast chicken). For something sweet try roscos fritos (doughnuts), pestiños (honey pastries), torrijas (eggy bread), panecillos de leche (brioche) and natillas con yema de huevo (egg custard).
Festivals
Popular festivals in Cúllar Vega are Día de los Petardos, Fiestas de San Miguel, San Antón and Romería de San Isidro. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Cúllar Vega. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Cúllar Vega is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Cúllar Vega are Las Gabias, Churriana de la Vega and Santa Fé.