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What to see and do in Alicún de Ortega

What to see and do in Alicún de Ortega (Los Montes, Granada): 8 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

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

When to go to Alicún de Ortega: festival calendar

May: Fiestas de San Roque y Cruz de Mayo (Alicún de Ortega) (1-3 de mayo; 14-17 de agosto)

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What to see and do in Alicún de Ortega

Alicún de Ortega
Village
A former Islamic 'hisn' conquered by Castile in 1315, later recovered by the Nasrids until its definitive conquest in 1489. In 2025 it has 461 inhabitants, within the Geopark of Granada.
Castillo del Cerro de Alicún
Monument
A fortification declared a Bien de Interés Cultural that crowns the hill on which Alicún de Ortega sits, at the northeastern edge of the Los Montes region.
Iglesia de la Anunciación y ermita de San Roque (Alicún de Ortega)
Monument
The church of Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación is the parish temple of Alicún de Ortega, alongside the chapel of San Roque, dedicated to the local patron.
Batalla de 1315 y conquista de Alicún de Ortega
Historical milestone
In 1315 a Castilian victory at the castle of Alicún allowed control of nearby fortifications, long before the area was definitively conquered in 1489 during the War of Granada.
Estación de ferrocarril de Alicún de Ortega
Historical milestone
In 1898 the Alicún de Ortega station opened as part of the Linares-Almería railway line, which connected the Los Montes region to the Andalusian rail networks.
Andrajos, migas y gachas de Alicún de Ortega
Food and drink
The traditional cuisine of Alicún de Ortega includes andrajos (a stew of torn pasta pieces), migas and gachas, with roscos de vino and alfajores among the typical sweets.
Fiestas de San Roque y Cruz de Mayo (Alicún de Ortega)
Activity
Alicún de Ortega holds the Cruz de Mayo at the start of the month and the festivities of San Roque between 14 and 17 August, with fireworks, processions and the crowning of the festival queen.
Alicún, sin casas-cueva en la ruta del Fardes
Curiosity
Unlike other towns along the Fardes river route, Alicún de Ortega is the only one that has no cave houses among its traditional dwellings.