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What to see and do in Paterna de Rivera

What to see and do in Paterna de Rivera (La Janda, Cádiz): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 2 Curiosities · 2 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

Towns near Paterna de Rivera

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What to see and do in Paterna de Rivera

Paterna de Rivera
Village
Municipality founded in 1503 by Francisco Enríquez de Ribera, from whom it takes its name; it became independent from the council of Alcalá de los Gazules in 1825.
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Inhiesta
Monument
15th-century parish church, the main religious building of Paterna de Rivera.
Concurso Nacional de Cantes por Peteneras
Curiosity
Paterna de Rivera claims to be the birthplace of the petenera flamenco style; it holds a national contest dedicated to this cante (flamenco song form) every July, on the last Saturday.
Fundación de Paterna de Rivera
Historical milestone
The town was founded on the initiative of Francisco Enrique de Ribera, who established the Concejo-Ayuntamiento.
Emancipación municipal de Paterna de Rivera
Historical milestone
Paterna de Rivera gained administrative independence from the town council of Alcalá de los Gazules.
Primer paseo del flamenco de Andalucía
Curiosity
Paterna de Rivera has what is considered the first promenade in Andalusia dedicated to flamenco, linked to the origin of the petenera style.
Alcauciles con jamón y berza de Paterna
Food and drink
Traditional dishes of Paterna de Rivera's cuisine, alongside snails with fennel and pork cracklings.