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What to see and do in Hoya-Gonzalo

What to see and do in Hoya-Gonzalo (Monte Ibérico-Corredor de Almansa, Albacete): 10 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 3 Monuments · 3 Nature · 2 Activities · 1 Curiosities

When to go to Hoya-Gonzalo: festival calendar

April: Festivities of San Pedro Mártir de Verona (April 29)
May: Pilgrimage of la Virgen de Fátima de Oncebreros (first Sunday of May)

How far each place is from the centre of Hoya-Gonzalo

Iberian necropolis of Los Villares 4.5 km
Pilgrimage of la Virgen de Fátima de Oncebreros 5.1 km

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What to see and do in Hoya-Gonzalo

Hoya-Gonzalo
Village
Municipality of the comarca of Monte Ibérico-Corredor de Almansa, in the province of Albacete, whose name joins the word hoya, after the hollow where the houses sit, to that of Don Gonzalo de Blazuela, and which became independent from Chinchilla in 1821; its church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios was built between 1590 and 1621 and across the district are scattered recently restored dry-stone cucos. It also preserves the Iberian necropolis of Los Villares, a Bien de Interés Cultural (Spain's highest level of heritage protection) and the find spot of the Iberian Horse, and the site of the Camino de la Cruz, accompanied by an ethnological museum.
Iberian necropolis of Los Villares
Nature
The Los Villares necropolis, dating from the 6th to the 4th century BC, is located in the foothills of the Altos de Chinchilla de Monte-Aragón, 4 kilometres from Hoya-Gonzalo, beside the ancient Heraclea road; it was discovered by local historian Santiago Núñez Delicado and declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Spain's highest level of heritage protection) on 28 April 1992. It covers half a hectare and was in use for more than six generations. Among its finds is a mounted warrior from the early 5th century BC, considered the largest known Iberian sculpture, standing 1.8 metres tall, together with a second Horseman found over another tomb and dated to around 410 BC. Imported Greek pottery was also found, probably originating from Emporion.
Archaeological site of el Camino de la Cruz
Nature
An Iberian necropolis in the municipal district of Hoya-Gonzalo accompanied by an ethnological museum with household objects and farming tools ranging from antiquity to the early 20th century.
Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios de Hoya-Gonzalo
Monument
The church of Our Lady of the Remedies in Hoya-Gonzalo was built during the reign of Philip III, between 1590 and 1621, in Renaissance style, with a basilical floor plan and round arches. The central nave is covered with sail vaults, the crossing with a dome, and the chancel and choir with a barrel vault. It holds a Baroque main altarpiece from the early 17th century, an 18th-century Neoclassical sculpture of the patron saint, and other religious pieces from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Its tower, built later, was completed in 1929 thanks to the efforts of a priest from Murcia, Antonio Murandi.
Mill of viento de Hoya-Gonzalo
Monument
The windmill of Hoya-Gonzalo (Albacete) is a flour mill of typical La Mancha construction, whose origin is attributed to the time of the Infante don Juan Manuel, around the years 1320-1340. It was restored in 1995 by the restorer Santiago Núñez Delicado, and today is surrounded by a park and a recreational area.
Dry-stone huts of Hoya-Gonzalo
Monument
The dry-stone cucos of Hoya-Gonzalo are small structures built by farmers as shelter in the countryside. They have been restored and rebuilt by local resident Santiago Núñez Delicado, who has helped to revive this type of traditional architecture within the municipal area.
Steppe area of eastern Albacete
Nature
A Special Protection Area for Birds that Hoya-Gonzalo shares with neighbouring municipalities such as Almansa and Chinchilla, dedicated to the conservation of steppe birdlife.
Festivities of San Pedro Mártir de Verona
Activity
The festivities of Saint Peter Martyr of Verona, patron saint of Hoya-Gonzalo, in the Albacete comarca of Monte Ibérico-Corredor de Almansa, are held on 29 April. A few days before, there is a reading of the traditional pregón (opening address), which humorously reviews the year's events. The central event is a popular matanza (traditional pig slaughter), with the preparation of dishes such as ajo de mataero and tajadicas, shared among residents and visitors who come for the occasion. In the parish of Our Lady of the Remedies, an image of Saint Peter Martyr of Verona dated 1729 is venerated.
Pilgrimage of la Virgen de Fátima de Oncebreros
Activity
The pilgrimage to the hermitage of Our Lady of Fátima, in the hamlet of Oncebreros -shared with the municipality of Higueruela-, sets out from Hoya-Gonzalo on the first Sunday of May. The hermitage was built in honour of the Virgin and is the destination of this pilgrimage, one of the most well-attended events on the local calendar.
The lord who gave Hoya-Gonzalo its name
Curiosity
The place name comes from Don Gonzalo de Blazuela, a lord connected with Chinchilla, combined with the word hoya, referring to the hollow in which the village sits. The municipality became independent from Chinchilla on 13 May 1821.