Luque in Cordoba province is one of the oldest towns in the regions. It is protected by the surveillance of its Nasrid castle, an ancient fortification popularly known as ‘el Venceaire’. It preserves remains of megalithic monuments, relieving its prehistoric past. Currently, its appeal lies both in its natural landscape and its main monuments.
Local information
Ayuntamiento de Luque
Plaza de Espana, 11, 14880 Luque (Cordoba)
Telephone: 957-667-300
E-mail: ayuntamiento@benameji.es
https://www.luque.es/
Residents 3071 |
Health Clinic | Bars, shops, restaurants | Schools | Municipal pool | Beach 1h 30 min |
Golf nearby | Malaga 129km Granada 102Km Cordoba 79Km Jaen 63Km |
Bus and train services |
Malaga airport 138Km |
Granada airport 178Km |
Seville airport 93Km |
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Main information
Luque in Cordoba province is located in the Andalucia region. In the surrounding areas of Luque there are lots of caves in which there is evidence of human life from the Neolithic era: La Encantada, Lobrega, Campanilla, etc. First reference we have about the town in the Arab epoch is about the castle and it appears in some texts in which Ibn Hayyan, an Arab Historian, wrote about a rebellion that took place here.
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Fiestas
- Feria de San Bartolome – Fair of San Bartolome has its origins in a fair celebrated since 18th century that was purely commercial. Nowadays it has remained as a time to enjoy and have fun with friends and family. There are lots of sport, cultural and religious events during four days.
- Dia de la Cruz (Cross day) – On the 3rd of May, there is a procession of the Vera Cruz. It is also a tradition to prepare different crosses in each neighborhood of the town.
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