The village of Humilladero is located in the beautiful Antequera lowlands, right on the border of the provinces of Malaga and Seville. The surrounding countrysideto the north of the village is flat and is dominated by dry land farming, mainly grain fields and olive trees although the southern area of the village is overlooked by the magnificent Humilladero mountain range.

The village dates from around 1618 , a date that is inscribed on the Cruz del Humilladero (El Humilladero cross that sits at the entrance to the village although there is some that think that there may have been a settlement here before . The village name means where one kneels or “humbles himself”) that according to tradition comes from the oath performed by the Crown Prince Don Fernando of Antequera before conquering that city. In the story is says that Don Fernando met in this place with Per Afán de Ribera, who came from Seville and brought with him, besides his troops, the sword of Fernando III the Saint. The Crown Prince knelt, that is to say he “humbled himself”, before the sword, kissed it and swore that he would never return it to its sheath until he had conquered Antequera.The , Cruz del Humilladero was erected at the entrance of the village in commemoration of this act

The village has a few notable landmarks including The church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Our Lady of the Rosary), the local patron saint, which is thought to date from 1861 which is the date inscribed on its façade

The hermitage of El Apóstol Santiago (Saint James the Apostle) can be found in the outlying district of Los Carvajales and perhaps was the origin of that community.

Like many villages in Andalucia however, the main reason for visiting is the surrounding countryside

A recreational area has been built there with all types of facilities for spending a day in the outdoors with all the comforts that are possible in thoroughly rural surroundings. For the more adventurous visitor there is the climb to the top of the Pollo peak in the Humilladero mountain range., at 650 metres above sea level, where you will be rewarded with a wonderful of the Antequera landscape and, due to its proximity, of the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra Natural Preserve.

The Día de Andalucía (Andalusia Day, 28 February ) is especially important, in the village . The town hall works with the village associations organizing such events as cycle races, assorted competitions and a well-attended luncheon to which everyone is invited

The Labour Day fiesta on 1 May, which is celebrated here both as a platform for voicing demands and as an entertainment event. Thus, the evening before that date, the people are in the habit of going to the country and gathering around large bonfires to spend a few fun-filled hours, while the next day the custom is to go up onto Sierrecilla mountain and spend the day in the outdoors.

The day of San Juan on 24 June the village enjoys a prolonged series of activities including ring races on horseback or motorcycles, bicycle races of different kinds, sports competitions (football, basketball, handball), cooking contests, folklore performances, an orchestra at the fairgrounds and beauty contests.

The first week in August, sees the village hold the the Feria del Emigrante (Emigrant’s Fair). Which is held to remembers the many people who had to emigrate years ago in search of a better economic Onm this day many . Many who now live elsewhere return to the village on those days and are treated to theatrical performances, flamenco music and samplings of characteristic local products

For more information on this wonderful village contact the town hall

Tourist Information: Town Hall, Avenida del Emigrante, 1 (29531). Telephone: 952 737 023; Fax: 952 737 292