The cultural heritage of Lanjarón, in Granada, is a rich mix of history, traditions and architecture, reflecting its Andalusian heritage and its mountain identity. This municipality has emblematic buildings such as the Lanjarón Castle, an ancient Arab fortress that watches over the valley from the mountain, and the Mudejar-style Church of the Encarnación. In addition, its cultural heritage is expressed in festivals such as the Fiestas de San Juan, famous for its peculiar water races, which celebrate the abundance of springs in the town. Lanjarón is a place where popular traditions and the charm of the Andalusian Alpujarra come together.
It features a floor of three interconnected ships with half-point arches of unequal threads and a differentiated main chapel. One on either side of the
From the mid-nineteenth century, the powers of water as a healing resource would end up significantly changing the appearance of the town and the lifestyle
The Plaza de Juanito Valderrama and Dolores Abril is another of the most charming corners of Lanjarón. Recently renovated, it once again presents the typical