Almogia
Strategically placed, west of "Los Montes de
Málaga", is Almogía. Its landscape
is dominated by long, round- shaped ridges, which
have their highest point in the Peak of Santi Petri
(797 metres).
Concerning the origin of its name, some state that
it is related to the tribe of the Al- mexies, whilst
other theories state that its meaning is "The
Beautiful One". ("La Hermosa").
In any case, the town was an important enclave during
the Arabic occupation. The Moors that remained in
these lands after the Christian "reconquista"
were expelled after the rebellion of 1.570, subsequently
repopulating it with the Christians from Teba and
Antequera. During the War of Independence, Almogía
was invaded by French troops, being destroyed in the
process.
Amongst its most famous monuments, one must highlight
the castle which was one of the bastions during the
era of Califato; the Church of Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción,
built in 1522; and the Shrine of El Sagrado Corazón;
which hails from the Eighteenth Century.
Apart from the Romeria of San Isidro and the Cattle
Fair, which is in May, the principal festive dates
take place in August: the threshing competition, the
"Festival of Verdiales" and the August
Fair, in honour of Ntra. Sra. De la Asunción,
are celebrations which are very popularly followed.
One of the most outstanding dishes in Almogía
cuisine is the cheap stew, made from goat and seasoned
with almonds. Also popular are the products derived
from the pig- slaughtering season and its derivates.
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