Quéntar: River Landscape, Culture and Festivals

One of Quéntar’s distinctive natural areas is the Barrancos del Río de Aguas Blancas protected area. It lies within the municipality and stretches along the upper catchment area of the Río Aguas Blancas, almost from its source to the Embalse de Quéntar.

Nature

Brown trout, white-throated dippers and water voles can be found in the Barrancos del Río de Aguas Blancas protected area and along its banks. Endangered species include crayfish and the small snail Orculella bulgarica. There are several recreational areas with viewpoints around the Pantano de Quéntar. The dam of the Pantano de Quéntar was inaugurated in 1976. The Cerrillo de los Almireces offers views of the village of Quéntar. The Fuente de las Pavesas is characterised by a fountain and wild roses and is an important natural heritage site of Quéntar.

Culture and History

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación is a parish church built at the end of the 16th century and renovated in the mid-17th century. Its single-nave interior has side chapels containing various works of art. The Trinchera de la Guerra Civil, also known as “El queso”, lies in Quéntar’s natural landscape and offers views of the mountain and the village of Quéntar. The Cristo de la Fuente sculpture is carried in a procession on the Sunday of the Feast of Corpus Christi.

Trails and Recreation

The Área Recreativa Junta de los Ríos is located on the right bank of the Aguas Blancas River, approximately 8 km from Quéntar, and can be reached via the paved GR-320 road. The Sendero de la Cueva de los Trucheros features suspension bridges. Various hiking activities are possible along this trail. The Área Recreativa de Aguas Blancas offers stone tables for picnics. Walks and excursions are possible in the Área Recreativa de Aguas Blancas. It is also possible to enjoy a refreshing swim there in the Aguas Blancas tributary of the Río Genil.

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Other Places

Other places for your travel planning: Los Balcones, Peligros, Las Gabias, Pampaneira, Gor, Huétor Vega, Cortes De Baza and Sorvilán.

Festivals and Local Cuisine

The patron-saint festivals of San Sebastián take place in September and include a re-enactment of Moros y Cristianos. Día de San Sebastián includes a solemn procession of the patron saint San Sebastián with traditional trabucos and a band. Día de la Junta de las Castañas is a special day for eating chestnuts and takes place on 1 November or at the end of October. During the “matanzas” in Quéntar, morcillas, chorizos, longanizas and salchichones are made.

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