JEREZ DEL MARQUESADO
by Saskia Mier
Jérez del Marquesado is one of the highest municipalities on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the perfect location for a settlement, with remains dating back to the Neolithic era, the Roman period and, above all, the Moorish era. The town's Moorish influence is evident in its narrow, winding streets and white balconies and squares adorned with plant pots. The town has a population of around 1,100.
HISTORY
The town's origins date back to prehistoric times, specifically the Argar culture, which left behind Neolithic remains. Bronze Age mining operations continued into Roman times. More>
THINGS TO SEE
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación
The church is one of the most impressive in the area, retaining its full Mudéjar character despite some interesting Baroque additions. More>
THINGS TO SEE OUTISDE THE TOWN
Torre de Alcázar
The earliest written references to a fortress in Jerez (al-Qasr Sened) date back to the 12th century. In 1125, Alfonso "El Batallador" arrived, causing great destruction to the nearby towns. More>
El Refugio Postero Alto
Situated at an altitude of around 1,800 metres, it is the starting point for mountain excursions in the Sierra Nevada. Those who love mountain routes will enjoy the recreational area of La Tizná, which is located in the Barranco del Alcázar and is surrounded by chestnut trees.
Minas de Constanza
The abandoned mines date back to the nineteenth century, as does the Regas mill, which is still in operation today. More>
HANDICRAFTS
The local handicrafts in Jérez del Marquesado focus on pottery and imagery workshops. There are many shops selling beautiful locally made products.
GASTRONOMY
When visiting Jérez del Marquesado, try local dishes such as rin ran (cod salad), migas (fried breadcrumbs served with pork), empedrao (similar de paella) and olla de habas (bean stew). For something sweet, try the leche frita (fried custard) and pestiños (honey coated pastries).
BUS SERVICE
There is a bus service from Jérez del Marquesado to Granada City using the bus company, BAM. More>
FESTIVALS
Popular festivals in Jérez del Marquesado are Fiestas de San Antón,Candelaria, San Marcos, San Juan and Fiestas de la Virgen de la Tizná. More>
WEATHER FORECAST
If you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below. More>
TOURIST OFFICE
The tourist office of Jérez del Marquesado is located in the Town Hall. More>
NEARBY PLACES
The neighbouring villages to Jérez del Marquesado are Cogollos de Guadix and Alquife.
