Nerja Today

La Viñuela, Málaga Province

La Viñuela, the 'Oasis of the Axarquia' as it is known, has the curious distinction of starting life as a small country restaurant, or 'venta', back in the 16th century. It was on the main route, the Camino Real, from Vélez-Málaga to Granada and, being surrounded by a small vineyard, it became known locally as Viñuela.

Slowly, particularly during the 17th century, people began to build their homes around the restaurant and that's how it all started. The original venta still exists today in the centre of the town. The decision to build the picturesque reservoir, supplied by the waters of the Rio Guaro, was first discussed back in 1890, although work didn't actually start until 1981. Anyone familiar with Spanish building projects and completion dates will undoubtedly be totally unphased by this revelation.

Although the town itself did not develop until the 17th century, archaeological remains suggest it was one of the first areas to be inhabited with artefacts being found from the mid-Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages, as well as from the Roman era.

 

 

Location

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Places of Interest

Ermita de la Virgen de las Angustias

Iglesia de San José

Torre de la Atalaya

Ermita La Milagrosa

Pantano La Viñuela (Reservoir)

Archaeological remains
 

Local Cuisine

Local specialities include: Ajoblanco (chilled garlic soup with almonds, bread, oil and vinegar), Gazpacho (chilled tomato, garlic and vegetable soup), Migas con Naranja y Granada, Chacinas, Gazpachuelo con patatas (Soup with potatoes, bread and egg white), Potaje de Verduras y Legumbres (Stew with veggies and pulses) and Olla con pringá (concoction with veggies, pulses, morcilla and chorizo).

 

Local Fiestas

Carnival (February)

Semana Santa

Romeria Municipal (May)

Feria de La Viñuela (July)

Feria de Los Gómez (July)

Feria de Los Romanes (August)

Feria de La Pasa (September)

 

Where to Stay

Hotel La Viñuela
Ctra Vélez-Málaga / Alhama
29713 La Viñuela
Tel: 952519193
Fax: 952519282
hotelvinuela@inicia.es