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What to see and do in Humilladero

What to see and do in Humilladero (Comarca de Antequera, Málaga): 7 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 2 Monuments · 1 Nature · 2 Activities · 1 Historical milestones

When to go to Humilladero: festival calendar

October: Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario de Humilladero (October 7)

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What to see and do in Humilladero

Humilladero
Village
Its name recalls the act of humbling oneself: according to local tradition, here Prince Ferdinand and his knights knelt before the sword of Saint Ferdinand during the campaign that ended with the conquest of Antequera in 1410. It separated from Antequera as a municipality around 1810 and now has around 3,400 inhabitants.
El origen legendario del nombre de Humilladero
Historical milestone
Local tradition links the name Humilladero to the moment when, during the 1410 campaign to conquer Antequera, an infante knelt to kiss the sword of Saint Ferdinand, a gesture other knights imitated; a stone cross marks the spot.
Cruz de Humilladero
Monument
Stone cross that gives the municipality its name, evidence of the legendary episode of kneeling before Saint Ferdinand's sword during the conquest of Antequera.
Ermita del Apóstol Santiago
Monument
Hermitage of Humilladero dated 1760, dedicated to the Apostle Saint James.
Sierra de Humilladero y Laguna de la Ratosa
Nature
South of Humilladero rises the Sierra de Humilladero, with Pico del Pollo (682 m) as its highest point and 625.5 hectares of pine forest; the municipality also shares the Laguna de la Ratosa with Alameda.
Carnaval de Humilladero
Activity
Carnival declared a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Provincial, with handmade floats and comparsas, considered one of the most colorful in the province of Málaga.
Fiestas de la Virgen del Rosario de Humilladero
Activity
Patron saint festivities of Humilladero in honor of the Virgen del Rosario, with a preceding procession through the mountains and horseback ribbon-catching contests.