Iznate
Is a small town of La Axarquía, situated in
the interior of the eastern coast of Málaga.
It has about 800 inhabitants and is at a distance
of 14 kilometres from Vélez. Its town centre,
which in the square the "Los Dolores"
has its main centre, rests at the foot of the "Cerro
Iznate" and its lands are washed by the river
of the same name.
The origins of its name is found in the Arabic root
hisnat, which means "castle". Hence, Hins
Aute, means "Castle of Aute". Iznate´s
participation in the Moorish Rebellion was harshly
punished by the Catholic Monarchs, leaving its population
with little more than one hundred inhabitants. The
most interesting building in the town centre of Iznate
is the Church of San Gregorio, from the Sixteenth
Century.
Its local holidays or festivities revolve around Friday
of Our Lady of Dolours. Another of the interesting
ludic events is the Feast of the Moscatel Grape, celebrated
towards the end of August and in which Holy Mass and
flamenco festivals are organised. "La sopa de
maimones" is one of the most traditional dishes
of the Iznate cuisine. As far as confectionery is
concerned, it is worth noting "el pestiño".
The Day of La Cruz, on the 3rd of May, it is customary
to prepare "el hornazo", sweet made with
flour, oil and boiled eggs.
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