Albondón
With its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and its rich cultural history, Albondón is the perfect place to enjoy nature. The village has a population of around 750.
History
The first records of Albondón date back to the Andalusian period, when it flourished due to its dry climate, which made it possible to exploit its lands. The area covered by the municipality contains vestiges of Cave Culture, including important archaeological sites such as the Cueva de las Campanas and the Sima de Los Intentos. In addition to interesting karstic relief, numerous Neolithic artefacts were found here, which are now on display at the Archaeological and Ethnological Museum of Granada. More>
Things to see
Iglesia Parroquial de San Luis de Francia
Construction of the church began on 12 June 1735 with the laying of the foundation stone. The townspeople chose to name the church after the Santísimo Cristo de la Salud and the town's patron saint, Louis IX, King of France. More>
Monumento Inés Rodríguez
As you walk the streets of Albondón, you will see a monolith erected in honour of Inés Rodríguez, a healer who was very important to the village and lived here.
GASTRONOMY
When visiting Albondón try local dishes such as pollo camper relleno (stuffed chicken), migas de pan (fried breadcrumbs with pork) and tortilla de bacalao (cod omlette). Sweet treats include spolillos (meringues), leche frita (fried custard) and buñuelos de higo (fig dumplings). The star product of Albondón is its wine, which has been exported internationally for centuries. In La Bodega de José Castillo, visitors can sample and enjoy this local specialty.
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Albondón are Fiestas de San Luis and Romería de San Isidro. More>
Bus Service
There is a bus services from Albondón to Granada, Almería and Berchules. More>
Weather Foarecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Albondón. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Albondón is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Albondón are Albuñol and Fregenite.
DIRECTIONS
Albondón is 120km from Granada city. Take the A-44, and when you reach Motril change to the N-340 and then the A-345.
