Lucena lies in the southeastern part of Córdoba province. It’s surrounded by fertile land where grain fields and olive groves stretch as far as the eye can see. The nearby Lucena River keeps the soil rich and productive. Agriculture thrives here, but that's not all. Lucena’s economy runs on more than just olives and wheat. Local workshops produce beautiful ceramics, quality wines, and stylish furniture. The city is also known for making massive clay storage jars, still crafted using traditional techniques.
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Muralla de Adra, a defensive wall in the province of Almería
Stone and strategy by the sea
Welcome to Adra (Abdera). Here, Almería ends and Granada begins, but not without passing by a serious piece of coastal defense. The Muralla de Adra has been watching over the Mediterranean for more than 500 years and has seen more action than most port towns.
A wall with royal origins
In 1505, Queen Juana gave the order: build a wall. Not for decoration, but for protection. Adra’s coastline needed defense against pirates, raiders, and other unwelcome visitors. With seven towers and a hexagonal layout, this fortification meant business. Inside the walls? A full-on castle with a courtyard and a tribute tower.
Strategic and solid
Adra was the gateway to Las Alpujarras and a key point for shipping and defense. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Berber and Turkish pirates made regular appearances. Not to say hello, but to loot. Thanks to the wall, Adra often stood its ground.
From fortress to city expansion
By the late 18th century, things calmed down along the coast. The wall lost its purpose. In the 19th century, mining took off and the town needed space to grow. Much of the wall was taken down in the process. Only a few solid sections survived.
What’s still standing today
Two towers are still going strong: the Cubo de la Carrera (also called Torre de la Vela), a sea-facing watchtower, and the Cubo del Cementerio, also known as Torreón de Olvera. Both were restored in 2008 and officially recognized as Monuments.
Old stones, fresh shine. In Adra, history doesn’t gather dust.
(c) photo and source: miscastillos.blog
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