Armilla

Armilla is located in the plains of Granada. It has a Mediterranean, mild and humid climate, with hot, dry summers and almost 3000 hours of sunshine a year. Due to its proximity to Granada, Armilla is a good base for enjoying the surrounding countryside and visiting Granada. It has an important Air Force base that includes a helicopter pilot school. Here, the Feria de Muestras is celebrated and you can also visit the old sugar cane factory Santa Juliana.

The Parque Tecnológico de Ciencias de la Salud is also based here, although the complex is still being built. This project is led by a number of public administrations and institutions in order to bring Granada and its southern region to the forefront of healthcare teaching, research and technology.

The town’s origins date back before the Roman period, but the earliest remains that can be seen today are from the Arab period. During the Caliphate era the canals were built and the town began to flourish economically. Important crops were produced here, and it was a through-route for silk merchants, lending it strategic importance in the Kingdom of Granada.

Although between the 11^th and the 13^th century there were many important craftsmen in Armilla, it only reached its peak the end of the 15^th century. Prosperity was stifled by the wars, and Armilla was totally destroyed in the Moorish revolt. By 1574 the town had lost the majority of its population and its fields had been burned, but it was soon repopulated by settlers from Castile.

Typical dishes from Armilla include the Olla de San Anton, pumpkin ratatouille, stuffed aubergines, various soups and fried beans with ham. Dishes including local meats such as rabbit and partridges are also popular.