Perhaps not many people know that the origin of the flamenquín, the flag of Cordoba gastronomy, has controversial origins. Not in vain, Andújar, the town we are talking about today, also historical chest out to claim such a great recipe.
They are not the only ones, because also in Bujalance, a town in the Córdoba countryside, which also boasts of having given birth to such a blonde and important frying of Andalusian cuisine.
The truth is that beyond his tapas and its flamenquinesAndújar is a perfect town to spend a weekend surrounded by culture, quality gastronomy and architecture at any time of the year, although it is spring where it flourishes the most.
Also known for being one of the towns where there is a greater Iberian lynx population densityAndújar is pleased to have become a place of protection for this species.
Proof of this is found, if we look for hiking trails and dream landscapesin the Sierra de Andújar Natural Park, which can be discovered through more than a dozen routes with which to fill yourself with nature for all audiences.
We insist that it is not the only charm of Andújar, nestled in the route that connects Jaén and Córdoba, and that makes it very close to both capitals. Barely 45 minutes from Jaén and about an hour if we come from the Califal City, so it is also a highly recommended stop as a getaway from these cities.
Fundamental your location during the ReconquestAndújar has been a historical passageway to discover Andalusia, which is also why it abounds in religious architecture, evidenced by its churches, convents and monasteries.
of special historical and religious interest, is the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, which dominates the silhouette of Andújar from a hill. So are the Church of San Bartolomé and the Church of Santa Marina, as well as the Church of Santa María la Mayor, which is one of the few temples outside of Toledo where you can admire works by El Greco.
Along with the abundance of sacred references, Andújar has also witnessed that important civil presence, especially since the Renaissance, which also serves to reinforce the historical character of the center, where the presence of the Municipal Palace of Andujaralready baroque, in the urban layout of the city.
Fried kid. ©El Choto.
Crowded in spring, especially if it coincides with the pilgrimage —one of the oldest in Spain— of the Virgen de la Cabeza, Andújar is ideal for enjoying a weekend surrounded by nature, landscapes, history and its friendly bars, taverns and taverns.
Mountain meat. ©El Botijo.
Forged by that montero character, Andújar is also known for the wealth of its mountains at the hunting level. For this reason, game meat is very common on the menus of its restaurants, the bush meat dish being very specific, which is a stew of marinated deer meat.
Behind is not left pickled partridge or garden dishesincluding those that can be collected directly, such as wild asparagus or, if we talk about Easter, the canto, which is a dish made with bread, tomato and cod, as well as snails in the cup —very common in spring and summer— or the alda de choto, which can be enjoyed in restaurants like El Botijo or the fried choto at the El Choto restaurant.
Images | Olga Berrios / El Botijo / El Choto / Andújar Tourism / iStock
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