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What to see and do in Albondón

What to see and do in Albondón (Costa Granadina, Granada): 5 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

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

When to go to Albondón: festival calendar

August: Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de San Luis Rey (around August 25)

How far each place is from the centre of Albondón

Iglesia de San Luis Rey de Francia 50 m

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What to see and do in Albondón

Albondón
Village
Of Arab origin, after the expulsion of the Moriscos it passed into the hands of the count of Cifuentes and split off from Albuñol in 1653. In 2025 it has 703 inhabitants spread across six settlements.
Vino de la Contraviesa
Food and drink
The 19th-century boom in growing grapes for raisins and wine made a name for the artisanal wines of Albondón, deep in the Sierra de la Contraviesa, alongside products such as ham and local pastries.
Iglesia de San Luis Rey de Francia
Monument
Parish church dedicated to Saint Louis, King of France, patron saint of Albondón, around which the village's festivities are organised with a re-enactment of Moors and Christians.
La independencia de Albondón
Historical milestone
After the expulsion of the Moriscos, Albondón formed part of the lordship of the Count of Cifuentes; in 1653 it became administratively independent from Albuñol.
Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos de San Luis Rey
Activity
Patronal feast of Albondón in honour of Saint Louis, King of France, with a traditional re-enactment of Moors and Christians in the Plaza de la Constitución.