FERREIRA
Written by Marta Palomo Hermoso and translated by Tanya Shew
LOCATION
There are about 87 kilometres between Granada and Ferreira. To get to Ferreira from Granada, take the A-44 road towards Málaga until you reach the diversion on the A-44 towards Almeria. Go through Guadix on the A-337 and you’ll find that Ferreira is just after.
History
The history of the village of Ferreira begins in prehistoric times with the El Cardal mining fortress (Ramella Fortress). More>
THINGS TO SEE
Baños Árabes
The Arab baths are located within the medieval farmhouse in a peripheral area. More>
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación
As with all the villages in the Sened region, the church was built on the site of an old mosque that was preserved until 1500. More>
Centro de Interpretación de la Arquitectura Árabe
Located within the restored Arab Alcazaba and occupying some rooms of the remodelled Moorish mansion known as the Casa Grande. More>
THINGS TO SEE OUTSIDE THE TOWN
Castillo
The castle comprises the remains of a large, almost square tower measuring approximately 12 metres on each side. More>
Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza
The chapel has simple yet striking architecture More>
Ermita de las Animas
This shrine was built after the Islamic occupation. More>
HANDICRAFT
Locals work with esparto grass and perform embroidery or crochet works, which can make very pretty souvenirs to take home with you
GASTRONOMY
When visiting Ferreira, try local dishes such as guiso de conejo (rabbit stew), migas (fried breadcrumbs served with pork), potaje de garbanzos (chickpea stew) and zalamandroña (salad with sundried peppers, pumpkin, tomato and cod). For something sweet, try the tortas de aceite (olive oil torts) and roscos de vino (aniseed biscuits).
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Ferreira are Feria de San Sebastián, Mercado Medieval, Romería de la Virgen del Rosario and Fiestas Patronales. More>
WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for the next few days for Ferreira. Weather>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Ferreira is located in the Town Hall More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Ferreira are Dólar and La Calahorra.
