Discover La Concepción: Culture on the Almanzora and Holiday Apartments

A cycling route named “Huercal - Taberno - Albox - Almanzora - Arboleas - Zurgena - La Concepción - Huercal” passes through La Concepción and runs along a paved track through the bed of the Almanzora as far as El Pilar. Anyone wishing to combine exercise and culture during a holiday can view the characteristics of the area as two different starting points. Culture, landscape and exercise can be given separate weight during personal preparation; no fixed order is required. It remains open whether you wish to place paths, architectural history, festivals or the water-shaped surroundings at the centre of your plans first.

Culture

The Ermita de la Concepción in Overa dates from 1738. On 8 December, La Concepción celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

The Carnaval de Overa is recognised as intangible cultural heritage of Andalusia and is considered a festival of general interest to the municipality of Huércal-Overa. It comprises four forms: Máscaras de camisa or Peloteros, Mascaricas de Curucurú, Osos and Comparsa. In the run-up to the Overa Carnival, lamb and wine are consumed communally.

Landscape and Water

The area of Overa, to which La Concepción belongs, has traditionally been irrigated with water from the Almanzora River and is characterised by citrus cultivation.

In the area of Overa, to which La Concepción belongs, 19th-century holiday residences with gardens and palm trees shape the landscape and give it a stately and picturesque character.

The Ermita de la Purísima Concepción was built in Campico de Nubla on the right bank of the Almanzora River; its construction was completed in 1738.

The Palacés irrigation channel is 2,940 m long and empties at the Los Ballestas bridge near the Ermita de la Concepción; it irrigates 57 hectares, 7 ares and 74 centiares.

Paths

A hiking route from Huércal-Overa to La Concepción follows the Sierrecica path, crosses the Almanzora River and reaches the church. Cycling and hiking represent different forms of movement that you can consider as separate components of your travel planning.

Community

The local history guide “Nubla. La ermita de la Concepción-Overa” documents the history, traditions, customs and community life of La Concepción with more than 1,500 family photographs, including images that are over 100 years old.

The agricultural work known as “desperfolle” is carried out communally in La Concepción with relatives, neighbours and friends.

When comparing holiday apartments in La Concepción, you can check travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions together on the respective offer pages. Such a comparison keeps the booking decision clear and leaves room to weigh the cultural, scenic and active highlights according to your own holiday plans.

Other places: Almajalejo

To the higher-level travel overview: Huércal-Overa.