Espera, located in the northern part of the
province of cadiz preserves one of the treasures of
Andalusia: the roman city of Carissa Aurelia, seven
kilometres from the village. A large quantity of building
and exterior walls, a possible aqueduct and the ruins
of an acropolis are still preserved. The traveller
will be most interested, though in the first to fourth
century A.D. Necropolis and its mausoleum. The historic
wealth of this village is such that there is a permanent
exhibition in the cultural House for travellers to
learn its heritage.
Another archaeological treasure is the Ibero-roman
city Esperilla, or the natural jewels of the nature
reserve of the Endorreico de Espero complex, formed
by three lagoons. After touring the surroundings of
the village, you must see the Fatetar Castle and the
hermitage of the castle, the only part of the monument
that is conserved in its entirety. Inside is kept
two treasures, the remains of San prudencio brought
from Rome and the image of the Santísimo Cristo
de la Antigua. The best way to see this village is
in September, when the Espera residents bring down
the image on their backs and carry it the Santa María
de gracia church in an impressive procession over
the winding slopes of the castle grounds.
Cadiz province
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