To the south of Murtas, in the Eastern limit of La Contraviesa Mountain range and overlooking the Benínar reservoir of Almeria, in Turón they elaborate the most exquisite fig bread of the entire region. But although its gastronomy qualities are many, its tourist interests are not less. Its town centre as much as its landscapes make the visit very advisable.
At 705 meters over sea level, Turón displays an original and colourful urban framework. The enchantment of its white and stepped houses, the joy of its flowery terraces and the quietness of its narrow and winding streets cause that the visitor cannot escape from the spell of this nice town. Its natural surroundings do not deserve less praises. The lovers of the field and nature can enjoy places of great beauty here, in which it is possible to practice trekking and mountain sports.
Turón was constituted as population centre during the Roman Empire, time at which was known as Turobriga and its lead mines, abandoned today, were operated. It was part of the Great Cehel Taha during the Muslim domination. At that time it was a prosperous and calm population protected by the hills that surround its town centre and that provided it a certain security.
Of the history of this town the fact of being one of the few places where there were not violent acts against the Christians when the Moorish rebellion took place stands out. According to the historian Luis de Marmol, all the Moorish of Turón were the ones that, in spite of adding themselves to the rise, protected and accompanied their 18 Christian neighbours towards the port of Adra so that they could save their lives. Even so, this noble gesture did not avoid their misfortune, because when the troops of Felipe II arrived, they kill them all. After the Muslim defeat, this district was practically empty, reason why it was repopulated with settlers from other parts of Spain.
Inlays and other products derived from the pig, as well as hunting dishes, form the cuisine panorama of Turon. Its almonds, figs, olives and vineyards stand out as well. The gastronomy jewel of Turón is the fig bread.
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