Villanueva del Trabuco
The town of Villanueva del Trabuco is situated in the extreme east of the Antequera area, at the foot of the Gorda and San Jorge mountains. The proximity of the mountains provides wonderful landscape, ideal for walking or trekking. One of the favourite routes goes up to the Sierra de San Jorge mountains alongside the bed of the Las Chozas stream.
At the other end of the municipality, at the foot of the mountains, are low hills of olive and cereal plantations. Two streams flow through the area from the two mountains ranges mentioned above, and from the Gibalto, to become the river Guadalhorce. These numerous streams at the foot of the mountain ranges have water in them most of the year around resulting in abundant riverside vegetation.
Urban centre and surroundings
The most interesting building in Villanueva del Trabuco is the parish church, dating from the end of the 18th century and restored in the middle of the 20th century. Of particular interest outside is the white tower, which is visible from all parts of the town.
Traditional products
The various olive oil and flour mills in and around the town produce high-quality products that can be purchased in the town. Local craftwork is available in metal, wickerwork and esparto grass. Some of the finished products are still used in the countryside.
Villanueva del Trabuco claims to be the town in the province with most painters, inspired, no doubt, by the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
FIESTAS
The festival in honour of the patron saint of the town, the
Virgen de los Dolores, takes place in September. The Candelaria takes
place on February 1st, and the Holy Week celebrations hold a
special place in the hearts of the people of Villanueva del Trabuco. The
important days here are Holy Thursday and Good Friday, with processions
through the streets. The popular Sanmarqueo festival, in honour of San
Marcos, takes place on April 25th, when the people of the
town head out to the countryside to eat and have fun. The Barrios de
Beatas and the Cortijo festivals are in the middle of May.
The
annual Feria takes place in the first week of June. A few days later the
Barrio de San Antonio organises a festival in honour of its patron saint.
The festival of San Juan is very important in the Los Morales barrio,
and lasts two days. On August 24th, 25th and 26th
the most important cattle fair of the province takes place in the
town, known as the Feria de Agosto, and celebrated since 1853.
GASTRONOMY
The gastronomy of Villanueva del Trabuco is varied, but the most
traditional dishes are olla, made from pork and chickpeas; the San José
stew, the gazpacho and the fried porra. There is also a wide selection
of pork products available here. The pastries of the area are excellent
too.
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Restaurants and bars Bar Manolo. Specialising in home cooking. Paseo del Guadalhorce. Bar Juan María. Specialising in home cooking and tapas. C/Almería, Bar Fegosi. Specialising in tapas and breakfasts. Plaza del Prado. Restaurante Porras. Specialising in home cooking and tapas. Urb.El Pilón. . Restaurante Talillas. Specialising in home cooking, kid, barbecued meats and seafood. Avda. Antoñico Rosa. . Mesón Javi. Specialising in home cooking. Urb. La Huerta. Hermanos Romero. Specialising in home cooking. Cortijo El Cortijuelo. Restaurante Caserío. Specialising in kid, rabbit, pork and bull’s tail. Avda. Antoñico Rosa. Bodeguita Frabriber. Specialising in tapas. C/Antequera. Bar Manolo II. Specialising in tapas. Avda. de Málaga. . Bar Plaza. Specialising in tapas and breakfasts. Plaza del Prado. Bar Toledo. Specialising in tapas and breakfasts. Plaza del Prado. Antiguo Porras. Specialising in tapas and breakfasts. Plaza del Prado. Marisquería Cristina. Specialising in fried fish. Urb. La Huerta. Fermín (Cortijuelo). Specialising in home cooking. Cortijo El Cortijuelo. Restaurante Paneque. For all events. Ctra. Málaga-Granada, Km.50. Bar Ronnie English run bar that does a great Sunday lunch, Calle Agua |
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BUSES AND TRAINS There are buses to Granada and Malaga from the town centre. A timetable can be provided. There are train stations in Antequera and Malaga. AIRPORTS Malaga and Granada airports are under one hour from Villanueva del Trabuco. Both are served by the budget airlines. |