Discover Pulianas: Culture, Festivals and Landscapes

Pulianas makes its history visible in tangible places and connects it with vibrant cultural and festival traditions. The Casa de la Cultura “Maestro Dióscoro Galindo” is a versatile cultural venue for theatre, music, conferences, cinema, exhibitions and workshops. It is named after a former teacher from Pulianas who was killed during the Spanish Civil War together with the Granada poet Federico García Lorca.

Culture and History

The origins of Pulianas can be traced back to Roman times through the archaeological remains of agricultural villas near Granada. During the Nasrid period, Pulianas supplied Granada with food and experienced an economic upswing from the middle of the 15th century onwards.

The church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Pulianillas was built from a former monastery dating from 1531; the present-day complex is called Huerto de San Antón. An old mill has also been preserved within this complex. The Virgin venerated there is the patron saint of Pulianillas.

The parish church of San José in Pulianas dates from the 18th century and has a magnificent altarpiece. It houses the images of the Virgen de los Dolores, Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno and the Virgen del Rosario. They are carried in the corresponding processions on Good Friday and during the patron saint’s festivities in August, respectively.

On the Camino Viejo, the Vía Crucis includes a group of three stone crosses dating from the 16th century. Jesus Christ is carved into the middle cross; the people of Pulianas venerate this figure as the Cristo de la Era. The Vía Crucis of Pulianas also consists of numerous stone crosses around the town centre, along with further crosses and bas-reliefs on building façades, and was observed during Holy Week.

Festivals and Customs

In Pulianas, the La Candelaria festival includes a traditional bonfire around which saladillas, ham and wine are shared. After the procession, traditional roscas are handed out to conclude the festival. In addition to hornazo, Jueves Lardero traditionally also includes “meceor” songs.

Celebrations are held in Pulianas on the third weekend of August. On alternate years, a procession takes place on Saturday or Sunday with the image of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios or that of the Rosario. The festivities thereby combine different forms of music, religious customs and communal meals.

Landscape

The north and northwest of Pulianas are characterised by gentle hills and low elevations on the slopes of the Sierras de Alfacar, Víznar and de la Yedra. The south and southwest are almost flat, with only gentle slopes. This alternation between hilly and flatter landscapes provides clear geographical orientation when planning your own trip.

Bus routes 105 and 305 connect Pulianas with Granada. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Pulianas, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the offer pages. The cultural sites, festival dates and landscapes are presented as distinct themes for your planning.

Other Places

The following places are also available for further selection: Lojilla, Cónchar, Gójar, Alquife, Quéntar, Tocón, Lanjarón and La Ermita.

To the higher-level travel overview: Granada.