Bollullos Par del Condado - Bollullos Par del Condado

Bollullos par del Condado is a Spanish city in the Huelva Province, in the Autonomous Region of Andalusia and center of the wine-growing region Condado de Huelva.

background

As numerous finds attest, the area was already settled in the Bronze Age. At the time of the Romans there was a small settlement named here Bubulcathat as part of the province Baetica to the domain of Onuba Aestuaria (Huelva) belonged. Wine was probably already being grown at that time.

During the Moorish rule the village was called Bolules or Bolulos, fell after being retaken by Alfonso X in 1253 Bullales to the Kingdom of Castile and León. At the beginning of the 14th century, Bollullos came into the possession of the Guzman family together with the region around Lepe.

In the 15th century, viticulture gained in importance and those made here Finos were exported via the ports of Palos de la Frontera and Moguer to England, the Netherlands and the "New World", in the 17th century the wine was then delivered in large quantities for the production of sherry to the neighboring, southeast lying Jerez ( which is no longer allowed). Around 1645 almost 3,000 people lived here from viticulture and the production of olive oil. Large parts of the city were destroyed by the Lisbon earthquake in 1755.

The cultivation of peaches and strawberries as well as viticulture determine agriculture today. In 1955 the cooperative "Cooperativa Vinícola del Condado", one of the largest in Andalusia, was founded.

getting there

By plane

The closest airports are the Aeroporto Internacional de Faro (IATA: FAO) (distance 140 km) in Portugal and the Aeropuerto de Seville (IATA: SVQ) (distance 65 km).

By train / bus

The nearest train station is in Huelva (Distance 45 km) Bollullos par del Condado can be reached with the company's intercity buses DAMAS can be reached from Seville and Huelva.

In the street

Exit 48 of the A-49 motorway (Autovía del Quinto Centenariovon) Sevilla-Ayamonte (continue as A22 towards Faro and Lagos)

mobility

Tourist Attractions

• The Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, in the main square Plaza Sagrado Corazón, was originally built in the 15th century. After it was damaged by the earthquake in 1755, it was rebuilt by Pedro de Silva in 1778 with a beautiful baroque facade. The tower and the interior still show the original Mudejar style. The pretty one is also in the plaza town hall in Mudejar style.
• The Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes (Ctra. Bollullos-Rociana, km 2) also dates from the 15th century, it was undesigned in the 18th century.
• The Wine museum(Museo del Vino) (Pza. Ildefonso Pinto, s / n) is located in the 1878 building Torreón de los Vallejo, which was built by Don Fermín de los Casares and formerly housed a distillery (tours in Spanish or English on request)

activities

shop

Wine

Bodegas Privilegio del Contado, C / San José, 2. The leading and largest cooperative in Condado de Huelva. Hall for congresses, seminars, celebrations. Cellar tours and wine tasting on request.
Bodegas Sauci, C / Doctor Fleming, 1-11. Founded in 1925 and today certainly one of the most innovative wineries in the area.
Bodegas Iglesias, C / Teniente Merchante, 2. In a former convent from the 18th century, owned by the family since 1935.

kitchen

Bollullos is known far beyond its city limits for its Bodegones. These are bodegas converted into restaurants that not only offer all kinds of delicacies from the kitchen and cellar for consumption on site, they are also sales outlets for wine and other local products. They are located along the main thoroughfare and often have a cheaper bar or a self-service area (autoservicio) next to the restaurant.

• Bodegón Abuelo Curro, Avda 28. de Febrero, 105
• Bodega Roldán, Avda 28. de Febrero, 111

The region is known for its full-bodied, high-alcohol white wines, which, similar to sherries, are matured both oxidatively and reductively under a spontaneously arising layer of pile.

• The Vino Generoso Condado Pálido is a light straw yellow, dry wine, similar to a Fino from Jerez de la Frontera or a Manzanilla. It is made from Listán de Huelva, Palomino Fino and Garrido Fino, the alcohol content is 15-17 percent and it matures for at least 3 years in the so-called Solera system.
  
• The Vino Generoso Condado Viejo, made from Zalema, Listán de Huelva, Palomino Fino and Garrido Fino, is similar to Oloroso. It is amber to mahogany in color, the alcohol content is 15-22 percent and it is aged for at least 3 years in the Solera system.
  
• The Vino Generoso de Licor produced. This (mostly sweet) liqueur wine is made by blending with grape must.
  

In addition to these wines, wines that have not been priced are also made without oxidative influence. The Vino Blanco Condado Joven is a dry or semi-dry, fruity white wine made from the Zalema grape. Red wines are also made, e.g. from Tempranillo or Syrah grapes.
The wines of the region also become brandy produced.

The region's specialties also include the excellent vinegarwhich as Denominación de Origen del Vinagre del Condado de Huelva as one of only three European types of vinegar that has a protected designation of origin. It is made from wines from the region and a distinction is made between the following quality levels:

• "Vinagre Condado de Huelva": simple wine vinegar
• Solera "Vinagre Viejo Condado de Huelva": is stored for 6 to 12 months in wooden barrels (criaderas y soleras) with a size of 650 liters.
• Reserva "Vinagre Viejo Condado de Huelva": is aged in wooden barrels for at least 1 year.
• Añada "Vinagre Viejo Condado de Huelva": is aged for at least 3 years in wooden barrels and is similar to the well-known Italian balsamic vinegar.

nightlife

accommodation

Hostal el Lirio*, Poligo industrial El Lirio, C / Hosteleros, 1, ☎ 34 959 413 817. Pension on the outskirts, in a commercial area. 25 rooms with shower / toilet, TV and air conditioning. Double room: € 38–60

health

health Center

• Centro de Salud: C / Nerva, s / n, ☎ 34 959 41 31 58, open Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Pharmacies

• Álvarez Domínguez: M., C / Francisco Pérez y Vacas, 44, ☎ 34 959 41 04 35
• Farmacia Ordóñez Soto: C / Francisco Pérez y Vacas, 6 ☎ 34 959 41 04 45

Practical advice

• Policía Local: Avda. de la Constitución, 1, ☎ 34 959 41 05 32
• Gurdia Civil: Avda. 28 de Febrero, 104, ☎ 34 959 41 00 13

trips

literature

see province of Huelva

Web links

• http://www.bollullospardelcondado.es/ - Official website of Bollullos Par del Condado