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Considering
that “albaida” means “white” in Arabic, the name of
this village could not be more appropriate. Seen from a certain distance,
the white of its buildings stands out brilliantly against the knoll on which
the village sits.
On the north, the municipality extends to the summits of the Sierra Almijara
range, on the border of the province of Granada,
and southward, to near Daimalos, part of the municipal territory of Arenas.
The hills of Secanillo and Cuevas rise near the village as precursors of the
mountain landscape. With an altitude of about 800 metres, they point the way
to the lofty (more than 1,600 metres) cliffs of Chapa, Albucaz and Carneros,
which are surrounded by ravines and seasonal watercourses to which a few pine
groves cling. For more information on property
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As the terrain levels out somewhat and the water torrents become streams such as La Cueva, Turvilla and Ciguilias the countryside becomes covered with cottonwoods, poplars and oleanders. In places, along the now-tranquil waterways, this vegetation creates some exceptionally beautiful scenes. One such place is La Fábrica, where the La Cueva and Turvilla streams join in an area close to the village that is much visited by the people of the region who avail themselves of the camping facilities there.
The southern side of this territory is for
the most part more typical of the landscape of La Axarquía. Vineyards
and almond and olive trees begin to show up on the hills, and in the valleys
near the village, where water is abundant, some irrigated cropland appears.
The locality very probably originated in the thirteenth century when it was
a farm district belonging to Velez Malaga.
According to chronicles, the name (Albaida, which means white) apparently
has more to do with the colour of the flowers that adorned the setting in
that era than with the houses, although nowadays it is associated with the
whitewash of its dwellings.
After the conquest of Velez Malaga by the
Catholic Monarchs in 1487 Canillas de Albaida capitulated to the Christian
troops but that did not keep it from joining the sixteenth century Moorish
rebellion, which brought upon it the same fate that befell the other surrounding
villages after defeat at the battle of Peñón de Frigiliana,
a thoroughly documented historical event.
Fiestas
In mid-January the San Antón fiesta is held (17 January) and the San
Juan fiesta is on 24 June. The fair takes place on the first week in August
and lasts three days. During this time, in addition to the activities that
are customary for a celebration of this type, there is a Virgen del Rosario
(Virgin of the Rosary) procession that travels through the village streets.
This statue is again carried in a procession on its feast day, as shown on
the calendar of saints, that is to say 7 October, the same month that the
Día de la Salve (Day of the Salve Regina) is held. In early September
(7 and 8), bonfires are lit to celebrate the end of the harvest season.
Food
Ajoblanco and gazpacho (two cold soups) are the summer dishes par
excellence, but perhaps more typical local recipes would be potaje de hinojos
(fennel stew), las migas de harina de maíz (a dish made with fried
crumbs, in this case from maize meal), gachas (a soup made from flour) and
especially choto frito (fried kid). There is an exquisite locally produced
muscatel that comes in dry, semidry and sweet varieties.
How to get there:
Turn off the Mediterranean Expressway at Algarrobo-Costa
onto the A-6203. After passing through Albarrogo
and Sayalonga, you will come to a fork in the
road; one way leads to Archez and the other to Competa.
It does not matter which you take as both towns are just a few kilometres
from Canillas de Albaida.
Tourist information:
Town Hall, Plaza Generalísimo, 8 (29755). Telephone: 952 553 006; Fax:
952 553 100
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