Jun

Located on the edge of foothills that descend from Alfacar to the Vega de Granada, Jun has beautiful landscapes and important historical treasures. There is a great craft tradition of clay making and ceramics, as seen by the works of the sculptor Miguel Ruiz Jiménez.

Another interesting aspect of Jun is its commitment to technology. Jun is the first town in Spain that has turned Internet access into a municipal service. It was also a pioneer in experimenting with electronic voting in local elections, and members of town councils can take part into meetings via videoconference.

The origin of Jun dates back to the Roman period, as it is evidenced by a Roman tombstone with the name of the town inscribed upon it and the remains of ancient Roman brick houses. Another argument to support the Roman origin of Jun is the name of the town itself, ‘Iundenia’, a word that refers to the temples dedicated to the goddess Diana. Over time, the word ‘Denia’ disappeared leaving only the letters ‘J’, ‘U’ and ‘N’. This place was later occupied by other people, such as the Visigoths and the Muslims. There is, for example, an Arab house from the 15^th century that is still excellently preserved. After the Moorish rebellion, the lands were re-distributed and Christians repopulated the area. The town’s growth and urban development have remained steady since the mid-20^th century.

Typical dishes are Migas, gazpacho and Olla de garbanzos. Sausages and meat are widely used, and a great recipe to try is goat with garlic. Other delicacies include the Chicharrones cakes and the delicious homemade bread.