Cabanillas

02Geography

Cabanillas is situated in the Ribera de Navarra, positioned along the N-232 road connecting Zaragoza and Pamplona. The municipality is characterized by its diverse landscape, which includes alluvial plains near the Ebro River and a clay-limestone hill culminating in Monte Olivete.

Distance to Tudela

8 km

Distance to Pamplona

101 km

Distance to Zaragoza

70 km

03History

The history of Cabanillas dates back to the early 12th century when it was granted the Fuero de Cornago by Alfonso I el Batallador. The area was later donated to the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, which established it as an important site within its jurisdiction.

• 1127 Fuero de Cornago granted to Cabanillas by Alfonso I el Batallador.
• 1142 Cabanillas donated to the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.
• Late 12th century Construction of the Romanesque church of San Juan de Jerusalén begins.
• 1252 Permission granted to build an irrigation canal on the Ebro River.
• 1781-1848 Canal Imperial de Aragón modernized, improving agricultural productivity.

Cabanillas, a municipality in Navarre, Spain, is known for its agricultural economy and historical sites.

04Culture and Economy

Cabanillas has a primarily agricultural economy, with irrigation from the Tauste canal supporting the cultivation of crops such as corn and various vegetables. The local culture is enriched by traditional Navarre-Aragonese folklore and the preservation of historical dialects.

• Main crops Corn, tomatoes, artichokes, green peas, cauliflower, broccoli.
• Festivals Semana Santa, San Isidro, Spring Festival, Patronal Festivals, San Roque.
• Sports associations AD Cabanillas, Club de Cesta Punta Jai Alai.
• Adventure activities Canoeing on the Ebro River, hiking in Bardenas Reales.