Antas, is one of the many towns and places in Almeria

ANTAS

Distance to the capital (Km): 91
Local Inhabitants: Antenses
Number of Inhabitants: 2666
Postal Code: 04628

The inland town of Antas, in the eastern part of the province of Almería, is situated in the basin of the River Aguas. It is mainly an agricultural town and, surrounded by the Filabres and Bédar mountains, the river irrigates its orchards of fruit and citrus trees, and its fields of lettuce and barley.
Its history as a settlement goes back to Neolithic times. Bronze Age and Roman remains have also been found.

Places of Interest
Virgen de la Cabeza parish church, 16th century
Aqueduct, beginning of the 20th century
Archaeological remains

Festivals
Jauro Festivals, 15th May
San Roque, 16th August
Festival of the Virgen de la Cabeza, 6-9th September

Gastronomy
Gurullos (Fried bread with garlic, bacon, sausage and other ingredients). Snails. Migas (Fried bread with garlic and spicy sausage). Oranges.

Town Hall
Tel 950 619 015
Email al0116ayt@dipalme.org