Arboleas

Historia

Arboleas is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.Found in the Almanzora valley, Arboleas is a small town on the bank of the now dryAlmanzora River, in the spurs of the Sierra de los Filabres.It has a strong agricultural economy growing citrus, olive trees, almond trees and cereals such as wheat and barley.Distance to the capital (km): 120Local Inhabitants: ArboleanosNumber of Inhabitants: 1540Postal Code: 04660 The village of Arboleas is situated on the riverbank in the Almanzora valley, one of many small settlements along the course of the river, which waters the fertile plain. It has a strong agricultural economy, producing citrus fruit, olives, almonds and cereals. Its history can be traced back to prehistoric times, through to the Romans, Moors and Christians, though the origins of the present village are medieval.Places of interestChurch of Santiago, late 19th centuryTorre de Arboleas, possibly a 15th-century watchtower, now a clockThe bridge over the riverFestivalsSanta Ana, 26 JulySan Roque, 15 AugustVirgen del Pilar, 12 OctoberPatron Saint festivities, last Sunday in October