Cortes de Baza

02Geography

Cortes de Baza is situated within the Baza comarca, bordered by several municipalities including Zújar, Baza, and Benamaurel. The municipality encompasses various population centers, with Cortes de Baza being the capital. The area is traversed by the Castril River, contributing to its agricultural landscape.

Climate

Mediterranean with continental traits

Patron saint

San Cosme and San Damián

03History

Cortes de Baza has a rich historical background, with evidence of the Argárica culture and various ancient civilizations, including Phoenicians and Romans. The area was later influenced by Muslim rule, becoming a small settlement known as Qultis, which was fortified during the Nasrid period.

• Roman villa discovery Found in the 1940s at Llano del Tablón.
• Muslim conquest Occurred in the 8th century.
• Repopulation After the expulsion of the Moriscos in the 17th century.
• Growth periods Demographic and economic growth in the 16th and 18th centuries.
• Civil conflicts Impacts from the War of Independence and Carlist Wars in the 19th century.

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04Culture and Economy

The local economy of Cortes de Baza is primarily based on agriculture, with an emerging focus on rural tourism, particularly through its unique cave houses. The municipality celebrates various festivals that reflect its cultural heritage, including traditional events and religious observances.

• Major festivals San Cosme and San Damián, celebrated the third weekend of August.
• Candelaria Day Observed on February 2 with bonfires.
• Cruces Festival Celebrated on May 3 in several pedanías.
• Almendra Festival Held in Los Laneros in mid-October.
• Historical Moros y Cristianos Traditionally celebrated until 1932, now being revived.