Many people believe that winter is a bad time to tour Spain, but in Hard Hobbit To Break we strongly disagree. Yes, we know that it is not the best time to discover some of the best beaches in our country, except for those that hide the Canary Islands, but it is a perfect time to discover some of the towns that we can find along and width of the territory. For this reason, today we want to talk to you about one of the most beautiful on the peninsula.
We are referring to Montefrío, a municipality located in Granada that has been designated by National Geographic as one of the towns with the best views in the world. Do you want to discover more details about this beautiful Andalusian corner? Well, then you can not miss anything we tell you below!
Location
Montefrío is a town located in Pomegranate, specifically to the northwest of the province. It is part of the Comarca de los Montes Occidental, bordering on Priego, Almedinilla, Alcalá La Real, Illora, Villanueva de Mesía, Loja and Algarinejo, and is framed within the Depression of Granada.
Spectacular scenery
As we have mentioned before, it is considered one of the towns with the best views on the planet, something that is not surprising if we consider that the landscape that surrounds Montefrío is spectacular, with overhanging hills, an abrupt vegetation, low areas planted with cereals and olive groves ... In addition, it is important to note that the municipal area is bathed by four streams.
Traces of history
Another aspect to take into account is that in the vicinity of the town there are numerous prehistoric sites, such as the dolmens of the Peña de los Gitanos, which is the largest group archaeological of the entire province of Granada; an Iberian necropolis; and Roman and Visigothic prints. Furthermore, it should not be forgotten that the current Montefrío was the Roman Hipanova and the Arab Montefrid.
Most important monuments
Among the most important monuments of the town we find the Arab fortress, which is located at the top, surrounded by olive groves. In this fortress was the court of King Aben Ismael III. In addition, it is important to bear in mind that it served as the axis in the defensive organization of the fertile plain of Genil. However, it was taken in 1486 by González Fernández de Córdoba on behalf of the Catholic kings. Standing out from the fortress is the Church of Santa María, built between the years 1486 and 1507, which has been declared a National Monument. It is also important to highlight the Church of the Incarnation, with a circular plan, the Church of the Convent, the Hospital San Juan de los Reyes, the Little Post of Saint Anthony, the Roman Bridge, the Christian Burials, the Town Hall, the House of Crafts and the Old Church of San Sebastián, among others.
Festivals and gastronomy
We cannot speak of Montefrío without mentioning its gastronomy and its festivals. Among the typical dishes of the town and the nearby villages we find the Remojón de San Marcos, the brains of the mojeteo, the asparagus gazpacho, the cold soup of pickled anchovies, the stew of Easter, the broth rice with loin and chorizo, almond curd or chocolate croquettes. On the other hand, as they affirm from their town hall, at any time of the year you can find a party in this town that has managed to enrich tradition with the new sap of youth.
Then we leave you with our Gallery, where you will find more images of this beautiful town located in Granada. Do not miss it!
Montefrio, Granada - NatGeo Best Views in the World | Piccavey Blog: Food Travel & Culture in Spain (April 2024)
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