Popular festivals in Alicún de Ortega are Fiestas en honor a San Roque, Romería en honor a la Virgen de Fátima and Semana Santa.

Archaeological studies suggest that people have inhabited the area that now constitutes the municipality since prehistoric times.

The Battle of the Stones (Batalla de Piedras) took place in Alicún de Ortega in 1486. Christian troops defeated the Nasrid forces and recaptured the town.

Weather forecast for the next five days for Alicún de Ortega.

There is a bus service from Alicún de Ortega to Granada using the bus company, ALSA.

The tourist office of Alicún de Ortega is located in the Town Hall.