Frailes
The village is situated to the south of the province, in the southern mountains, near the limit with the province of Granada. Its rugged landscape is covered with olive trees.
History
The sources of cold hidro-sulphurous waters of Los Frailes and La Rivera were famous, but now no longer exist.The Condestable Lucas de Iranzo formed his troops in this village when preparing for the conquest of Moclin.
In 1495, the village was called Arrabal Exterior or Nava de Frailes and belonged to Alcalá la Real.
After several attempts since the beginning of the century, in 1835 the village finally separated from Alcala la Real.
Frailes
Municipio
The weather today in Frailes
- Max 8
- Min 8
- Max 46
- Min 46
- °C
- °F
Frailes
Tourist area
Distance to the capital (km)
89
Altitude above sea level (m)
780
Extension (Km 2 )
40
No. of Inhabitants
1872
Demonym
Fraileros
Postal Code
23690
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