Almachar
Small and cosy town of 2.000 inhabitants is situated
in the heart of La Axarquía and its landscape
is dominated by even elevations with extensive vine
crops. Its origin, like the majority of the towns
in the area, dates back to the settlements set up
during the Muslim era, which is clearly reflected
by the typical Moorish layout of its streets which
rising from the bed of the River Almáchar up
to the top of the town, lead us to the "Paseo
de la Axarquía", from whose vantage point
one can gaze out at excellent views of the district.
The actual name of Almáchar, comes from the
Arabic word, Al Maysar, meaning "the meadows"
or "land of meadows".
The first historical facts kept date back to the Sixteenth
Century, when various families dedicated to grazing-
animal farming, take over these lands abandoned by
the Muslims. In 1755, the town suffers the consequences
of various earthquakes which force the inhabitants
to take shelter in the surrounding, desimated farms.
As a lover of its traditions, Almáchar celebrates
with especial interest its local festivities and holidays.
Apart from "el carnaval", Holy Week, "la
Romería de San Isidro" in May, The Corpus
and the fair in honour of its Patron "Ntra.
Sra. Del Amparo", the function of "El
Santo Cristo de la Banda Verde", honorary patron
by popular acclaim, which takes place on the first
weekend of May; and, the first Saturday of September,
the feast of "Ajoblanco" (declared of
national tourist interest) attract attention.
The gastronomy plays a noteworthy role in the town's
touristic offers. Its excellent raisins of muscatel
grapes, from its vineyards, has its proper denomination
and produce excellent wines, apart from being used
to make the famous cold garlic and almond soup with
muscatel grapes (ajoblanco con uva de moscatel), typical
dish par excellence of Almáchar. Just as recommended
are "las sopas amarillas" and "las
berzas de coles".
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