Valle de Abdalajis
Valle de Abdalajis a town with a population of some
3.000 inhabitants is enclaved to the south of the
administrative district of Antequera, opened to the
Valle del Guadalhorce by a narrow corridor. At present,
it offers the visitor numerous attractions, above
all relating to open air sports. Hang gliding, paragliding,
climbing of hill walking are some of the usual activities
that are recommended within its district. Its archaeological
wealth is notable: from the discoveries made in the
Valle de Abdalajis itself of posts and ceramics which
confirm human presence since prehistoric times, to
remains of Iberian, Phoenician and Punic settlements.
The site at Cerro Pelao clearly states the presence
of the Roman Empire in the place. The Arabs on their
part, built some fortresses today disappeared, the
town owing its name to its founder Abd-el-Aziz although
the origins of the present town centre dates from
the Sixteenth Century with the surrender of lands
by King Felipe II to Don Alfonso Pérez.
Interesting visits are the Palace of El Conde de los
Corbos, hailing from the Sixteenth Century ; the Parish
Church of San Lorenzo finished in 1559 and the Shrine
of El Cristo de la Sierra.
The main festivities in honour of San Lorenzo take
place between the 9th and 12th of August. Furthermore
a traditional date is the Romería del Cristo
de la Sierra during the first week in May.
The most typical dishes are la porra, las migas goat
seasoned with paprika together with a great variety
of soups: hot vegetable soup, pap, asparagus soup
and stew.
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