La Almolda offers a variety of cultural attractions: historic buildings, Casa Miguelé and the tradition of the Dance almoldano. The landscapes and trails of the Sierra de Santa Quiteria are another highlight. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for your trip, these themes can help you decide whether to focus your stay more on culture and the townscape or on nature and routes.

Buildings and Traditions

The remains of Castillo de la Almolda are at the highest point of La Almolda, opposite the Ermita de la Purificación. Castillo is protected as a BIC (Bien de Interés Cultural). The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Luz is a late Gothic church dating from the 16th century and was recently restored.

The Convento de San Antonio is a small hermitage within the town of La Almolda. Several distinctive buildings in the townscape display the Aragonese Renaissance style, with arches and projecting eaves. Casa del Prior is located in Plaza del Mercado.

The Dance almoldano is one of the local traditions and is associated with an unbroken performance tradition dating back to the 13th century.

Casa Miguelé and its themes

Casa Miguelé is an exhibition centre in La Almolda. Through objects and everyday items, as well as documents and graphic materials, it presents life in the 20th century. The exhibition rooms cover wine, agriculture, women, water, the household, crafts, animals and Matacía.

Casa Miguelé offers guided tours by prior appointment. If you are coming specifically to see a particular topic, ask in advance about the current content, as the exhibition themes may change. Exhibitions, workshops and routes in the surrounding area are also organised in connection with Casa Miguelé; the programme may vary.

Trails and Landscape

In the Sierra de Santa Quiteria, the local LA 1 route is signposted; it is 12.5 km long. The routes in the Sierra are of ethnological interest because they pass near old lime kilns, livestock watering places, cisterns for collecting mountain water and sheepfolds. The trails therefore draw attention not only to the landscape but also to traces of traditional use. As trail infrastructure may change, check the current signage and route conditions before setting out.

The Ermita de Santa Quiteria is a Baroque hermitage dating from the 16th century. It has a public picnic area and offers views across the entire plain. Alongside the trails, it is therefore a specific place to take a break outdoors.

The surrounding landscapes are home to, among other animals, partridges, hoopoes, foxes and wild boars; invertebrates with special adaptations are also found there. Which animals can be seen may vary. Rosemary is the dominant plant in the area; other species include kermes oak, thyme, ontinas, camomile, broom and various types of thistle.

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