View of a street with trees and houses in El Herrumblar. 19Tarrestnom65, CC BY-SA 4.0

El Herrumblar

Castilla–La Mancha

800Population
46 km²Area
74 mElevation
16290Postal code

El Herrumblar is a municipality located in the southeast of Cuenca province, within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It is characterized by its agricultural economy, particularly in winemaking and olive cultivation, and rich historical roots dating back to prehistoric times.

02Geography

El Herrumblar covers an area of 46 km² and is situated at an average elevation of 74 m. The landscape features flat lands with few elevations in the west, transitioning to rugged hills in the east, where the Mortanchinos area is located. This region is traversed by a stream that feeds into the Cabriel River, and it is bordered by several municipalities, including Villamalea to the south and Venta del Moro to the east.

Natural features
Mortanchinos area and Cabriel River
Nearby municipalities
Villamalea, Venta del Moro, Iniesta, Ledaña

03History

Archaeological evidence in El Herrumblar dates back to prehistoric times, with findings from the Bronze Age preserved in the Cuenca Archaeological Museum. The area has seen various settlements over the centuries, including Iberian and Roman sites. Tradition holds that El Herrumblar emerged from the merging of several smaller villages, benefiting from fertile lands and water sources.

Explore El Herrumblar, a municipality in Cuenca known for its agriculture and historical significance.

04Economy and Culture

The local economy of El Herrumblar is primarily based on viticulture, with notable wines such as 'Lágrimas de Sauvignon blanc' receiving awards for quality. Olive cultivation is also significant, producing a well-regarded extra virgin olive oil called 'Altos del Cabriel.' The community engages in various cultural festivities throughout the year, reflecting its agricultural heritage and local traditions.

El Herrumblar · Data
Province
Cuenca
Autonomous community
Castilla–La Mancha
Population
800
Area
46 km²
Elevation
74 m
Postal code
16290
Coordinates
39.4019, -1.6242

Photos

Aerial view of a town with streets and buildings in the center and fields around.
Aerial view of El Herrumblar, with streets and buildings in the town center and surrounding fields.

Map

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