Los Martínez del Puerto facts for kids
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Los Martínez del Puerto
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 Los Martínez del Puerto
Location in Murcia
Los Martínez del Puerto
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Province | Murcia |
| Municipality | Murcia |
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| • Total | 29.625 km2 (11.438 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,392 |
Los Martínez del Puerto is a small village in the Murcia region of Spain. It is part of the larger Murcia municipality. This village has a rich history, from ancient Roman times to its modern-day festivities.
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Where is Los Martínez del Puerto?
This area covers about 29.6 square kilometers. It shares borders with the town of Torre-Pacheco to the east and south. The village is located about 24 kilometers (about 15 miles) from the city of Murcia, which is the main city of the municipality.
A Look at the Past: History of Los Martínez del Puerto
For a long time, this land was very dry and had only a few scattered houses.
Roman Times
During the time of Roman Hispania, this area was known for its large fields of esparto grass. This plant was very common here. We know Romans were present because of an archaeological site called 'Villa romana de San Esteban'. This means 'Roman villa of Saint Stephen'.
Islamic Influence
Later, from the 8th to the 10th century, Muslim settlers came to this land during the Islamic Hispania era. They also left behind signs of their presence. These include old farmhouses and special isolated buildings called 'rafales'.
How the Village Began
Between 1238 and 1243, the Muslim kingdom of Murcia faced many challenges. Powerful Christian kingdoms like Castille and Aragón were growing. The king, Ibn Hud, decided to become a vassal of Castille. This meant the Christian king, Alfonso X of Castille, took control of the area. It then became the Kingdom of Murcia.
The village of Los Martínez del Puerto started around this time. A noble family named Los Martínez gained special ownership rights over these lands. This is how the village got its name. In 1892, Los Martínez del Puerto got its very own church building.
Places to See
Here are some important buildings with historical or artistic value in the village:
- La Chitina Country Estate
- Lo Campuzano Shrine
Fun Festivities
The village celebrates two main festivities:
- Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas Festivity: This celebration honors the village's patroness saint, Our Lady of Wonders. It takes place on weekends in June.
- Saint John's Eve Festivity: This special night is celebrated in the eastern part of Spain. People gather around big bonfires and light different kinds of firecrackers.
See also
In Spanish: Los Martínez del Puerto para niños
