With a population of 2.300 inhabitants, deep in “La Sierra de Nieves” and its surrounding natural landscapes El Burgo is an ideal place for lovers of nature and tranquillity.

Situated on a hill of a height of over 500 metres was taken advantage of by the Celts, the area´s first settlers.

The most visited monuments are the Church of La Encarnación, built over an ancient mosque of the Sixteenth Century; the Church of San Agustín; the Arabic castle; and the three bridges over the River Turón. The origin of its name is not clear although it is thought that it is derived from the Greek word, purgos, meaning “tower”.

The most important festivities are: “la Romería de la Virgen de las Nieves”, on the first Sunday in August, the fair of San Agustín, also in August, and the Carnaval towards the end of February.

Its cuisine is well known by dishes like “la olla”, made with chickpeas and products derived from pork and “la sopa de siete ramales”.

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