Huelago

The village of Huelago is to be found at the western end of the Hoya de Guadix, 53 km from the city of Granada .

The municipality is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Moreda, Pedro Martinez and Fonelas, to the south by Darro and Belerda, to the east by Fonelas and to the west by Moreda.

Huelago has known human settlement from the early civilizations of prehistory in the Iberian Peninsula, as is attested by the numerous archaeological remains found in the environment. The town had no special significance, however, until the last period of Muslim rule as it lay along the border zone and often suffered the harassment of Christian soldiers stationed in Cazorla, as happened in the whole region. Huelago was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs on their march to Granada, and later suffered the harsh consequences of the Moorish uprising, with repression and eventual expulsion from the region. The town came under several jurisdictions, such as the Commander Garcia de Arana, the Marquis de Villanueva de la Torres, and Senor Huelago y Fonelas, and one of the first incumbents, Baltasar Afan de Ribera, financed the construction of the church.

Monuments

Iglesia de Nuestra del Anunciacion (Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation)
Casa Solariega Cortijo de Perafán 
Torre de Huelago (watchtower)

Gastronomy

Olla. Migas. Casseroles. Roast lamb.

Directions

Leaving Granada. Continue along: A-4002. Turn right: A-92 heading to Guadix- Almeria -Murcia. Take the exit towards: Exit 276 - Diezma . Pass Diezma, turn left: GR-NE-21. Pass Darro and continue: A-308. Turn right: GR-NE-32. Arrive at Huelago.

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