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article_detailOutlying villages of Jumilla, Fuente del Pino
A small but historic agricultural community on the road between Jumilla and Yecla
Fuente del Pino was named in the past after the abundant natural springs and pine trees in the area, and this is what first let to a settlement arising in this spot approximately 9 kilometres north-east of Jumilla on the N-344 road which leads to Yecla. Written records of the village go back to 1564, but they indicate that it was already well established at that time.
The agricultural tradition of Fuente del Pino focuses mainly on vines, olives and almonds, and during the 19th century it found popularity among town-dwellers looking for a country retreat not too far away. From these times there is still a 19th-century public washhouse, and the springs are to the fore again at the Fuente de los Manaores: remains from Roman times have been found here and the water source was used to irrigate local land until as recently as 1962.
In fact, when it was used as a summer residence the village held a large communal meal at the end of August, when many homeowners would depart until the following year, and to a certain extent this tradition has now been revived with the “Fiesta del Verano”.
In recent times the population has dropped, and by 2010 had fallen to under 150 from around 400 at the start of the 20th century.
The local fiestas of Fuente del Pino are held in the last week of May in honour of the patron, the Virgen del Rosario, and feature a procession of the figure of the Virgin, live music and plenty to eat and drink. The procession leaves from the small local church, which is also dedicated to the Virgen del Rosario.
Apart from pine trees there are also various elm groves, some of them protected by the regional authorities.
The village is also close to the mountains of Sierra de la Cingla, a popular destination for walkers and mountain bikers.
For more local information, news and events go to the home page of Jumilla Today.
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