Benadalid
Town set deep in the middle of "El Valle del
Genal", has a population of some 300 inhabitants
and is situated in the eastern hillside of the crag
of the same name. In its town centre, it is easy to
differentiate between two zones, the northern half,
with a layout of clear Arabic origin and all the area
around the principal square, with a more rectilinear
layout. More than a dozen country houses, which can
be enjoyed at any time of the year, have been prepared
for those who love peace and contact with nature.
There is written testimony from Roman times that relates
to the existence of a Celtic settlement in "La
Serranía". Despite the defensive system
of the castle and the watchtower, the town could not
endure the Arabic attack of the Eight Century, who
go on to occupy their lands until the arrival of Los
Reyes Católicos in 1494. Like many other towns
in the vicinity, it staged many a bandit act and suffered
the consequences of the War of Independence.
The castle of Benadalid, which dates from the Eight
and Nineth Centuries and is presently used as a cemetery,
is the most important monument to be visited. The
festive calendar has many important dates: from the
August festivities in honour of San Isidro, passing
through the feast day of "La Virgen del Rosario"
in October, to the curious theatrical representation
in verse drama of "Moros y Cristianos"
(Muslims and Christians) organised in August.
One of the most typical dishes is the variant of the
fennel soup, unique in the area. Also recommended
are the tasty "mal cocinajos", "el
gazpacho caliente", "la sopa de vinagre"
and "el guiso moruno".
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