Panoramas of Galera (Granada) (summer of 2023)

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Galera is a locality and a municipality in the northeast of the province of Granada, in Andalusia (Spain, Europe). It is part of the Huéscar comarca and the natural region (and tourist area) of the Altiplano de Granada. It belongs to the judicial district of Huéscar, the judicial party No. 8 of the province of Granada, and is also part of the Commonwealth of Municipalities of the Huéscar comarca. Additionally, since 2020, it is part of the territory of the Geopark of Granada (also known as the Quaternary Geopark of Northern Granada Valleys).

According to the INE data from 2023, it has a population of 1108 inhabitants and an area of 117.89 km². The municipality of Galera (or galerote) includes the main town of Galera (municipal capital) and the annexes (pedanías and/or villages) of Alquería (the largest), Cortijo del Cura, Riego Nuevo, and Buenavista.

The beautiful parish church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Annunciation, it dates back to the 16th century (specifically the year 1555) and is in the Granada Mudejar style. The patron saint of Galera, cherished and venerated by all its neighbors, is the Most Holy Christ of Expiration, who rests in the beautiful Baroque chapel located inside the parish church. Its patronal festivities, in honor of the Most Holy Christ of Expiration, are celebrated during the first weekend of August (they usually last from Friday to Tuesday). Additionally, since 2022, the small fair of Galera, in honor of the Most Holy Christ of Expiration, is also celebrated in early May, coinciding with the traditional May Crosses.