recorras

Recorras is a small municipality located in the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, within the administrative boundaries of the Province of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Covering an area of approximately 57 square kilometres, Recorras sits at an altitude of 620 metres above sea level, surrounded by the Sierra de la Sagra mountain range. The town’s landscape features a mix of rugged limestone cliffs, deep ravines, and agricultural terraces cultivated primarily with olive groves and vineyards.

According to the most recent census data, the population of Recorras is about 3,200 residents, with a slight male predominance. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, particularly olive oil and wine production, as well as small-scale artisanal crafts such as pottery and textiles. Tourism also contributes to the economy; visitors are drawn to the historic town centre, the 12th‑century church of San Juan Bautista, and the surrounding natural hiking trails.

Recorras is well known for its annual harvest festival, the Fiesta de la Vendimia, which celebrates the grape harvest with music, dance, and traditional savory dishes such as gazpacho manchego. The municipality is governed by a mayor–council system, with a municipal council elected every four years. Public services include a primary school, a community health centre, and a cultural centre that hosts local art exhibitions and workshops.

Historically, the area that is now Recorras has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era, with archaeological finds including Neolithic stone tools and Roman burial sites. During the Middle Ages, it fell under the rule of the Kingdom of Granada and later became part of the Kingdom of Castile following the Reconquista. In the 20th century, Recorras saw several infrastructural developments, including the construction of a modern road network and the introduction of rural electrification. The municipality remains a small but vibrant community that blends its agricultural heritage with a growing interest in sustainable rural tourism.