Las Tres Villas

02Geography

Nestled at the foot of Sierra Nevada, Las Tres Villas is situated 56 kilometers from the provincial capital. The municipality is traversed by the A-92 motorway, which connects Almería and Granada with Málaga and Sevilla. The area is characterized by its diverse flora and fauna, including poplars, eucalyptus, wild boar, and mountain goats.

Main river

Nacimiento

Natural parks

Part of Sierra Nevada Natural and National Parks

03History

Historically, Las Tres Villas was part of Abla until the mid-18th century, when it became independent. The area has roots dating back to Roman times, with significant developments occurring in the 18th century when the villages of Doña María, Escúllar, and Ocaña were established.

• 1571 Part of Abla, referred to as Venta de Doña María.
• 1740 Doña María, Escúllar, and Ocaña became independent from Abla.
• 1920 Doña María and Ocaña merged to form Doña María-Ocaña.
• 1976 Escúllar joined to create Las Tres Villas.

Las Tres Villas is a municipality in Almería, Andalusia, known for its rich culture and mountainous landscape.

04Cultural Heritage

Las Tres Villas boasts several historical monuments, including churches and archaeological sites. The churches reflect the typical architecture of the region, while the presence of prehistoric rock engravings highlights its ancient history.

• Church of Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación Located in Doña María, built in the late 18th century.
• Church of the Inmaculada Concepción Located in Escúllar, also from the 18th century.
• Church of San Bernardo Located in Ocaña, constructed in the 18th century.
• Rock engravings of Piedras Blancas Declared a cultural interest site in 1985.
• Bridge over the rambla de Escúllar Cultural interest site, 191.5 meters long.

05Festivals and Traditions

The municipality hosts various festivals throughout the year, celebrating its patron saints and local traditions. These events reflect the community's cultural identity and agricultural heritage.

• Romería of Virgen de Fátima Celebrated in May with a procession.
• Moros y Cristianos Held in the second half of August.
• San Bernardo Festival Celebrated in Ocaña in late August.
• Patronal festivities of Escúllar Celebrated on December 6-8.
• Gastronomic gatherings on Easter Sunday