Archidona

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In the foothills of the Sierra de Garcia mountains sits the tranquil village of Archidona. The economy of this region depends, to a large extent, on the olive groves that surround it, which yield a very high quality of olive oil. Places of interest in Archidona include the Moorish Castle, a once-impenetrable fortress; the Hermitage of La Virgen de Garcis, built on the site of an Arabic Mosque; and the Santa Ana Church, the first church built in the area in the 16th century. After an exciting afternoon of sightseeing, rest your feet and grab a bite at one of the many restaurants in the city’s Plaza Ochavada, a unique octagonal plaza built in the 18th century in French style.