Viñuela facts for kids

Quick facts for kids La Viñuela
Lake Viñuela
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Viñuela Location in Andalusia
Country	Spain
Autonomous Community	Andalusia
Province	Málaga
Comarca	Axarquía - Costa del Sol
Government
• Type	Mayor–council
• Body	Ayuntamiento de La Viñuela.
Area
• Urban	27.22 km2 (10.51 sq mi)
Elevation	162 m (531 ft)
Population  (2021)
• City	2,045
• Density	75.13/km2 (194.6/sq mi)
• Urban	591
• Metro	1,454
Demonym(s)	Viñoleros
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postcode	29712 and 29713
Calling code	+34 (Spain) 95 (Málaga)
Municipal location in the province of Málaga.

La Viñuela is a small town in southern Spain. It is located in the Málaga province in the region of Andalusia. The town is part of a larger area called La Axarquía.

La Viñuela is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the city of Málaga. It is also 19 kilometers (12 miles) from the coast at Torre del Mar. The town sits 162 meters (531 feet) above sea level. People from La Viñuela are called viñoleros. A nearby small village is Los Romanes.

The area around La Viñuela is known for its beautiful mountains. The highest mountain is La Maroma, which is 2,068 meters (6,785 feet) tall. It is part of the Sierra de Tejeda mountain range.

Another important feature is Lake Viñuela. This large lake holds 170 million cubic meters of water. It is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor fun. You can swim and enjoy non-motorized water sports here.

Weather in La Viñuela

La Viñuela has a pleasant climate.

• The average temperature is 17 °C (63 °F).
• The area gets about 2,900 hours of sunshine each year.
• The average rainfall is 568 liters per square meter.

History of La Viñuela

The town of La Viñuela started to grow in the 1700s. It began around a building called La Venta La Viña. This building was a place where travelers could rest and get food and water. They were often on their way between the coast and the city of Granada. Today, this old building is still a meeting spot for the town's older residents.

The town got its name from the grapevines that grew in the area. Local wine was sold at La Venta La Viña. The word "Viñuela" means "small vineyard." In 2011, about 1,980 people lived in the town.

La Viñuela officially became a town in 1764. Its first mayor was Juan Lucas García del Rey. But people lived in this area long before that. When the lake was being built, workers found 14 old sites. These sites showed that people lived here during the Stone Age and Roman times. They found remains of ancient huts, tools made of stone, and pottery.

Local Government

La Viñuela is governed by a mayor and a town council. The mayor is the head of the town. The current mayor is Juan José Jiménez López. He is part of the PSOE.

Places to Visit

La Viñuela has several interesting places to see:

• Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows
• San José Church
• Lake Viñuela
• Atalaya Tower
• The Miraculous Chapel

Fun Local Festivities

La Viñuela celebrates many local festivals throughout the year.

• The local parties start around Easter time, usually in March or April.
• In May, there is a special walk from the village to the small villages of Los Gómez and Los Romanes.
• Mid-July brings the Feria de Los Gómez. This festival honors the Virgen del Carmen.
• At the end of July or beginning of August, they celebrate the town's patron saint. This is the Virgen de las Angustias (Virgin of Sorrows). The celebration takes place at the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
• Mid-August is the time for the fiesta of Los Romanes. This event honors the Virgen de la Milagrosa (Virgin of the Miraculous).
• Finally, in mid-September, they celebrate the Feria de la Pasa. This festival happens when grapes are harvested to make raisins.

Local Food

La Viñuela has many tasty traditional dishes. Some popular ones include:

• Tomato soup
• Gazpachuelo (a warm soup similar to gazpacho)
• Potaje (a stew with vegetables and beans)
• Migas (fried breadcrumbs) with orange and pomegranate
• Ajoblanco (cold garlic and almond soup)
• Gazpacho (cold tomato soup)
• Asparagus omelette
• Russian salad with orange

Activities and Hobbies

La Viñuela offers some fun activities for residents.

• There is a local football club called Aston Viñuela. It has a team for adult men and a team for men over 35.
• Recently, they started a walking football league for people aged 60 and older. This is Spain's first walking football league!
• Games and training happen at the town's football pitch.
• There is also a local photography club called Lake Viñuela Photographic Club.

See also

In Spanish: La Viñuela para niños