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What to see and do in Íllora

What to see and do in Íllora (Comarca de Loja, Granada): 8 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 3 Monuments · 2 Activities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

When to go to Íllora: festival calendar

July: Festival Folclórico de Parapanda (late July)
October: Feria del Ganado de Íllora (second weekend of October)

How far each place is from the centre of Íllora

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What to see and do in Íllora

Íllora
Village
A Muslim stronghold conquered by the Catholic Monarchs on 8 June 1486, after which Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba was appointed its first Christian warden. In 2025 it has 9,923 inhabitants.
Castillo de Íllora
Monument
9th-10th-century Umayyad fortress on a rocky hill, with three defensive enclosures; restored from 2010 onward and open for guided visits.
Iglesia de Santa María de la Encarnación
Monument
Renaissance church built between 1542 and 1573 by Diego de Siloé, architect of Granada Cathedral; declared a monumento histórico-artístico (the heritage protection category used between 1931 and 1985) in 1980.
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, primer alcaide cristiano de Íllora
Historical milestone
After the Catholic Monarchs took the fortress of Íllora on 8 June 1486, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba -the future Gran Capitán- was appointed its first Christian governor (alcaide).
Torre de Brácana y Torre de Tocón
Monument
Two Nasrid watchtowers preserved in the term of Íllora, part of the Granada frontier's network of optical surveillance and communication.
Feria del Ganado de Íllora
Activity
Livestock fair of Íllora, historically one of the most important of its kind in Spain.
Festival Folclórico de Parapanda
Activity
Festival of traditional music and dance held in Íllora, with participation from international groups and recognition as a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional.
Lomo de orza y embutidos de Íllora
Food and drink
The cuisine of Íllora preserves the tradition of meats preserved in lard ('en orza'), such as lomo de orza and chorizo, as well as traditional gachas.