Alamedilla
Alamedilla, meaning 'little elm avenue', is made up of five areas: Alamedilla, La Hacha, Los Ocales, El Peñón and Rambla de los Lobos. It is situated in the Hoya de Guadix y Marquesado region. It has a population of around 560.
History
The history of the area begins with the settlement of tribes during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. Then the Iberians, Romans and Visigoths arrived, some of whose remains are still visible today. The oldest settlement was located at the Piedra de la Solana site, which was occupied by the Bastetans from the first century. The town's foundation is attributed to the Muslim era, when various inhabited places emerged around what would later become its main nucleus. More>
Things to see
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
The church is the town's most notable building. Although it is known that the construction of the church lasted from the mid-sixteenth century until well into the seventeenth century, the documents preserved in the parish archive do not provide data prior to the year 1730. Inside, a striking wooden image of the Crucified Christ, created by the Granada sculptor Espinosa in 1939 at the request of Mrs Loreto Jerez Sánchez, who donated it to the church in memory of her late husband, is particularly notable. The church is located on Calle Iglesia. More>
Museo Local
The museum, which was inaugurated in 2007, consists of various tools that were donated by locals. It consists of two sections: Ethnology, which contains farming tools used by our ancestors, as well as kitchen and bathroom utensils, and Prehistory, which contains fossils found in the local area. The star fossil is a 40 kg ammonite. It is located on the second floor of the Pensioner's Home on Avenida de la Constitución. More>
Mirador del Cerro San Juan
This viewpoint is located on Cerro San Juan and offers stunning views of the entire town and its surroundings. More>
Things to see outside the town
Alameda is one of the Granada province's villages with the most evidence of prehistoric human activity. This includes the Cortijo del Hacho archaeological site, a Bronze Age necropolis dating back to 2700 BC.
Puente del Hacho
Built at the end of the nineteenth century, it is situated on the road from Guadahortuna to Alamedilla. Designed by the studio of Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the Lonja del Barranco market in Seville), this iron bridge is 624 metres long and 50 metres high, and has been declared a national historic monument. It is located northwest of the town on the GR-5100. More>
Piedra de la Solana
This natural fort, located 1,233 metres above sea level and made up of three enormous flat stones, was a refuge in medieval times. Ceramic remains and tombs have been found there. More>
Handicrafts
Handicrafts in this town are based around esparto grass, which the older inhabitants use to make baskets, although these are made as much for their own use, as to sell.
Bus Service
There is a bus service from Alamedilla to Granada City and Berja. More>
Gastronomy
The gastronomy of Alamedilla is heavily influenced by Moorish customs which were kept alive even after the re-conquest. The most typical dishes are gachas (a sort of porridge), costillas en aceite (ribs in olive oil), choto asado (roast lamb or kid) and all sorts of cured ham and meats. Sweet dishes are based around almonds, but the star product of the village is its olive oil, with the DO “Montes de Granada”.
Festivals
Popular festivals in Alamedilla are Fiestas de San Antón, Feria en honor a Santo Cristo de la Luz, Semana Cultural and Fiestas de San Marcos. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Alamedilla. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Alamedilla is located in the Town Hall. More>
Maps
We provide maps of Alamedilla. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Alamedilla are Guadahortuna and Villanueva de las Torres.