Polopos

Polopos sits on a sunny slope near the Haza del Lino, in the heart of the Sierra de la Contraviesa. The municipality has four towns: Polopos and Haza del Trigo, on the Sierra coast, and two on the coastal strip: Castillo de Baños, situated on a small plain called Puerta de Baños, on the delta of the Rambla del Trigo, and La Mamola, at the foot of a hill topped by a watchtower.

During the nazari epoch Polopos would have belonged to the Grand Cehel taha, whose head was Almegíjar . After the fall of the Muslim kingdom of Granada , the king Boabdil was allowed a large part of the Alpujarra which included Polopos by the Catholic Monarchs, as part of his surrender treaty; this territory would revert  to the Crown of Castile when Boabdil retired to North Africa.

Nineteenth century documents refer to Polopos, and describe it as a prosperous place through the production of grapes, wines and spirits.

Monuments

Church of the Assumption (La Mamola)
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Arab Tower De Cautor
Hornabeque of Castillo de Baños

Gastronomy

Rich and varied cuisine is to be found in this county, comprising the best of sea and land. Highlights include fried fish or sausage, bacon, pork loin marinated in oil, variations on cooked kid, casseroles and fish dishes. There is a variety of desserts: fig bread, egg rusks, buns, biscuits, fried pork rind cakes, and many others.

Directions

From Granada: Carretera N-323 south (towards Motril). After about 37 km take the exit towards Lanjaron. Continue on this road until you reach Orgiva. Pass Órgiva and follow signs to Polopos.

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