fallera

Fallera is a small municipality located in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, within the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. The town lies at an elevation of roughly 380 metres above sea level and is situated on the foothills of the Sierra de la Alpujarra, approximately 45 kilometres northeast of the provincial capital, Granada. The municipal area covers 23 square kilometres and is bordered by the districts of Órgiva, Lucar and Chile.

The origins of Fallera date back to the late medieval period, when it emerged as a modest agrarian settlement under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Castile. Its name is believed to derive from an Arabic term referring to “fertile fields”, reflecting the region’s historic reliance on dry‑land farming. After the Reconquista, the town experienced a gradual population increase, reaching a peak of around 3,200 inhabitants in the early 20th century. Contemporary census data indicate a resident population of approximately 2,600, with a demographic profile characterised by an ageing cohort and a modest influx of seasonal workers during the harvest period.

Economically, Fallera remains dependent on traditional agriculture, predominately the cultivation of olives, almonds and citrus fruits, complemented by small‑scale livestock rearing. In recent decades, the municipality has promoted eco‑tourism, offering visitors access to nearby natural parks, hiking trails and cultural festivals, most notably the annual “Feira de la Cosecha” which celebrates local harvest traditions. Governance is administered by a municipal council elected every four years, and the town is part of the Granada judicial district.