Fuente del Conde: Waterways, Sierra and Traditional Customs

Fuente del Conde is one of the most significant expressions of Iznájar’s water culture. Landscape, springs, local history and traditional customs come together here in a vivid way.

Landscape

Fuente del Conde lies at the foot of the Sierra de Campoagro. The Cruz de Magán is a viewpoint that crowns the village. A small chapel stands at this site, associated with an ancient Iberian sanctuary that is believed to have once stood there. People lived in the caves on the hillside near Fuente del Conde during the Neolithic period and later eras. Some holm oaks are considered notable trees of the municipality due to their size, shape and age.

Water and Local History

The Fuente de la Mujea can be reached from the centre of Fuente del Conde by heading south past the church along the Camino de la Mujea, also known as the Camino de la Mulata. At the first junction with the carril de la Fuente del Conde, continue west; after approximately 1,300 metres, the spring is located beside a large holm oak.

The Fuente de la Mujea is an element of Fuente del Conde’s traditional architecture with ethnological value, associated with agro-pastoral and social activities. The town’s public fountains also include the Fuente de Magán. Construction of the church of Fuente del Conde began around 1985 and was completed in May 1994.

Hiking and Cycling

The “Sendero de Fuente del Conde” has been officially approved by the Federación Andaluza de Montañismo. Most of the route runs along concrete and unpaved roads. The trail is considered a hike suitable for the whole family, climbs the Sierra de Campo Agro and reaches an altitude of up to 929 metres. It is also a circular route of approximately 5.5 kilometres.

The “Ruta del agua de Fuente del Conde” connects the main ethnographic elements of Fuente del Conde associated with water. It is approximately 9.3 kilometres long and suitable for hiking and cycling. You can compare the different route lengths and types of activity to help with your planning.

Other places: Cerro Muriano, Ribera Baja, Cañete De Las Torres, Monturque, El Tarajal, Huertas Bajas de Cabra, Doña Rama and Zuheros

Festivals and Customs

From 1 to 3 May, Fuente del Conde celebrates the Feast of the Holy Cross with a traditional pilgrimage. The celebration includes a procession during which residents place cash on the platform of the processional float as the crucified Christ passes by. The Christ associated with the celebration is kept in the hermitage on Cerro de Magán.

The “tiro del gallo” is a traditional observance held on Ash Wednesday. Afternoon games include “porrones” as a piñata, as well as the pair dance known as the “baile del charrasque”, during which several coplas are sung.

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