Montefrio is located in Granada Region , Andalucia
Montefrío is a municipality in the province of Granada. The ruins of the Arab castle sit near the highest point. Being built midway between the Sierra de Priego and Sierra Parapanda, it became one of the main frontier castles of the Moors in the 15th century.
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Montefrío Andalucía:
5601
residents
Schools
Antequera 80km Málaga 107km Granada 60km Jaén 95 Km
116km
to Malaga
Health clinic
Municipal pool
Beach
1h 30min
47km
to Granada
Shops, Bars, Restaurants
Golf nearby
Bus and train service
233km
to Sevilla
Montefrío Andalucía
Location
Local Information
Ayuntamiento de Montefrío
Plaza de España, 7, 18270 Montefrío, Granada Telephone: 958-33-61-36 Web: https://www.montefrio.org/
Web: https://www.montefrio.org/
Montefrío Information
There are archaeological remains that proove the existence of different settlements in Montefrío since the Middle Neolithic, in 4500 BC, like the megalithic tombs that you can visit today.
Montefrío was part of the northwest frontier of the Kingdom of Granada. It was therefore an area of continuous fighting with Christians who were settled in Alcalá la Real. The town of Montefrío was protected by the castle of which today there only remains the walls.
The conquest of Montefrío by the Christian was attempted several times since Alfonso XI conquered Alcalá la Real in 1342. However, The conquest of Montefrío finally happened in 1483.
After the conquest of Montefrío and the rest of the region by los Reyes Católicos, there was a long period of peace and tranquility in which Christians settled. Economy was based on agriculture. The Church of La Villa was built upon the Arab castle, by Diego de Siloé. In addition, the hospital of San Juan de los Reyes and the Church of San Sebastian were built too as a sign of the change from Muslims to Christians.
Fiestas
Feria de Junio. It takes place on the 3rd weekend of the month. It is the first fair of the year. Its origins go back to the old cattle fairs.
Fiestas patronales de Agosto. This festivity is celebrated to honour the Virgen de los Remedios, Patroness of the town. They take place around the middle of August.
Feria de Septiembre. Celebrated on the 3rd weekend of September, this is the last fair of the year.
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