Panoramic view of La Peza with houses and mountains in the background. Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 4.0

La Peza

Andalusia

1,104Population
101 km²Area
1,055 mElevation
18517 (La Peza), 18181 (Los Villares)Postal code

La Peza is a municipality located in the western part of the Guadix comarca in Granada, Andalusia. Known for its historical significance and picturesque landscapes, it features a population of 1,104 and is characterized by its rich cultural heritage and traditions.

02Geography

La Peza is situated at the foothills of Monterrosado, facing the northern slopes of Sierra Nevada. The municipality is integrated into the Guadix comarca and is located approximately 52 kilometers from Granada, with easy access via the A-92 motorway that connects Granada with Almería and Murcia.

Distance to Granada
52 km
Distance to Jaén
108 km
Distance to Almería
122 km
Distance to Murcia
241 km

03History

La Peza has been a significant settlement since ancient times, serving as a key point on the route connecting the eastern peninsula with the Genil Valley and Granada. The area has witnessed various cultural influences, particularly from the Moors, whose presence is reflected in local place names and historical accounts.

La Peza is a municipality in Granada, Andalusia, known for its historical significance and vibrant local traditions.

04Festivals and Traditions

La Peza hosts several notable festivals, reflecting its cultural heritage. The celebration of Nuestra Señora del Rosario and the Santísimo Cristo de la Misericordia occurs around October 10 and 12, featuring traditional bull runs. Other important events include San Antón on January 16 and the feast of San Marcos on April 25.

Reservoir with blue water and mountains in the background.
Reservoir in La Peza, Granada, with calm water and mountains in the background.
A large bull in the arena with a young man beside it and spectators in the background.
Bullfighting in La Peza, Granada, with a bull and a young man in front of the crowd.
La Peza · Data
Province
Granada
Autonomous community
Andalusia
Population
1,104
Area
101 km²
Elevation
1,055 m
Postal code
18517 (La Peza), 18181 (Los Villares)
Website
http://ayuntamientolapeza.com/
Coordinates
37.2753, -3.2850

Photos

Map of Granada with the coat of arms and logo of the Wikiproyecto Granada.
Map of Granada province with the Wikiproyecto Granada logo in the center.
Panoramic landscape of La Peza with houses and mountains in Granada.
Panoramic view of La Peza, with houses and fields in a mountainous landscape in Granada.

Map

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Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · La Peza · Data: Wikidata Q611223 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0