Berja Is A Great Town
Thought you might like to know a little more about Berja:
Berja lies between the Alpujarra and the west coast of Almería. This town of 12,000 inhabitants was known to the Romans as Virgis (garden), due to the richness of its lands, through which winds the River Adra.
The local lead and fluorite mines made Berja a prosperous township in the 19th century, and various palatial houses were built during this period. Wine-growing is another important local source of income.
The local landscape is now dominated by the white plastic coverings of greenhouses producing a huge variety of fruit and vegetables.
Located 50km from Almería Berja celebrates its local fiesta in honour of the Virgin of Gádor during the first fortnight in September. During the festivities it is traditional for the people of the town to walk barefoot to the 19th century Sancturary of the Virgin 3km away. another tradition takes place each April with the burning of a statue of Saint Tesifonte to invoke his protection.
The most impressive building are the Parish Church (neoclassical), Town Hall (19th century), Hermitage of Saint Testifonte (16th century) and a number of noble houses such as the Molino del Perrillo - the front of the houses are emblazoned with coats of arms.
The single most impressive aspect of Berja though are the numerous fountains fed by the waters flowing down from the Sierra Nevada. The most original is the Fountain of the Sixteen Spouts in Plaza Mayor.
You can read more about the area around Berja on Almerimar Life.
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