Llano de Los Olleres – Church, Festivals and Ruta del Agua

Churches, waterworks and festivals give Llano de Los Olleres several specific historical points of interest. The focal point is the Iglesia Parroquial y Votiva de Nuestra Señora del Carmen del Llano de los Olleres, whose history is closely linked to the religious tradition of the locality.

Culture

The Iglesia Parroquial y Votiva de Nuestra Señora del Carmen del Llano de los Olleres was built in fulfilment of a vow made by local residents during the cholera epidemic of 1860. Construction of the church lasted from 1869 to 1872.

Its interior has a single-nave layout and a gallery. A century-old iron grille separates the altar platform. The main altarpiece was designed by the Molina brothers and contains a painting by Rosa María Pardo Mármol. It also features three Portuguese-style ceramic altarpieces, as well as significant statues of saints and paintings from the 18th century.

On 3 September 1973, the Iglesia Parroquial y Votiva de Nuestra Señora del Carmen del Llano de los Olleres was granted parish church status. After several restorations and a complete renewal of its furnishings, it was consecrated on 16 December 2017. The Mayordomía de Nuestra Señora del Carmen was established in 2018 to oversee religious devotion and maintain the church in Llano de los Olleres.

Festivals and Religious Traditions

The main festivals of Llano de Los Olleres are celebrated on 16 July, the solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The Fiestas del Llano de los Olleres are listed in the Ayuntamiento de Albox calendar for 15 May. Festivals in honour of Saint Anthony of Padua are also celebrated in Llano de los Olleres.

During the visits of the Pequeñica to Albox, which take place every five years, the sacred image is venerated in the church in Llano de los Olleres. At a celebration connected with the church, the choir sang traditional melodies from the Misas de Gozo, with Coplas written especially for the occasion.

As part of the traditional festivals in honour of Saint Isidore, residents of Albox travelled in a romería to the settlement of Llano de los Olleres, following the course of the Rambla de Oria.

Water and Landscape

Los Pozos del Llano de los Olleres once collected and regulated water from the springs of Llano de los Olleres and La Chinica; they are no longer in use today. Los Pozos del Llano de los Olleres are also considered an emblematic historic site of Albox, reached by the Ruta del Agua.

From a viewpoint on the Ruta del Agua overlooking Llano de los Olleres, visitors can see the junction of the Rambla with the Cañada de Bentandux and the extensive reed beds there.

Routes

The Ruta del Agua reaches Llano de los Olleres after 3.7 kilometres. At Llano de los Olleres, the Ruta del Agua divides again. At the fork, the right-hand variant of the Ruta del Agua follows the Rambla. The route can therefore be distinguished by its length and course, without conflating the two route features.

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