Pórtugos
Pórtugos is a true gift from nature. The village is the source of red, iron-rich mineral waters that cascade down a waterfall called La Fuente Agria. These waters emerge at El Chorreón, where the water has worn its way through the rock and pours through seven openings. These waters are particularly beneficial for people with anaemia, but only if they are drunk directly from the fountain. The village has a population of around 400.
HISTORY
Pórtugos' origins as an urban centre date back to the Roman Empire, as its name clearly has Latin roots, coming from the word 'portus', meaning 'place of passage'. However, no remains from this period have been found. It was during the Muslim period that the region, and Pórtugos in particular, developed. More>
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THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia de la Encarnación
The current church, built in the 1950s, stands on the site of an older church dating back to the sixteenth century. The church is Neo-Baroque in style inside, but has undergone a profound exterior transformation in recent years due to structural issues. More>
THINGS TO SEE OUTSIDE THE TOWN
Ermita de la Virgen de las Angustias
The chronicles mention a chapel located next to the Barranco de la Fuente Agria as early as the eighteenth century. The chapel has undergone several renovations. More>
Eras Tradicionales
‘Threshing circles’, or eras, are normally circular surfaces paved with slate slabs. They are typically situated in areas where there is a strong wind, which makes it easier to separate the grain from the straw. More>
NATURAL AREAS
Paraje Natural de Fuente Agria
The setting of Fuente Agria is arguably the most significant natural feature in Pórtugos and the wider Alpujarra region. The virtues of this spring have been recognised since time immemorial, to the extent that baths were constructed to make use of its properties. There is also a picnic area where travellers can rest during their journey.
BUS SERVICE
There are bus services from Pórtugos to Granada and Trevélez. More>
Gastronomy
Typical dishes to try in Pórtugos are puchero de hinojos (fennel stew), potaje de orejones (meat and bean stew), choto al ajillo (garlic roasted goat), olla de la parva (chickpea and bean stew) and coliflor de nabo (cauliflower with bacon). The most popular sweet treats of the town are roscos de sartén (doughnuts).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Pórtugos are Fiesta de la Parva, Fiestas Patronales en Honor a la Virgen del Rosario, and San Sebastián.More>
WEATHER FOARECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Pórtugos. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Pórtugos is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Pórtugos are Pitres and Busquístar.
Directions
Pórtugos is 75km from Granada city. Take the A-44 (direction Lanjarón), and once you pass this village change to the A-348. Finally, look for the turning for the GR-421.
