Palma del Río, Municipality in Córdoba Province, Spain
Palma del Río is a municipality in Córdoba Province where the Guadalquivir and Genil rivers converge, creating fertile ground for agriculture. The town sits in a valley devoted to citrus groves, cotton fields, and vegetable cultivation.
The settlement passed from royal to noble control in the 14th century when King Alfonso XI granted it to Admiral Egidio Bocanegra. This transfer shaped the administrative structure that would define the area for generations to come.
The local people take pride in their agricultural traditions, with orange cultivation defining the rhythm of the seasons and community gatherings around harvest time. This farming heritage shapes daily life and local food traditions.
The area is crisscrossed by an extensive irrigation network that keeps crops watered year-round. The flat terrain makes it easy to move around and observe the different farming zones.
Ancient orange trees line the town's streets, many more than two centuries old and still bearing fruit each year. These living monuments are harvested annually and supply both local kitchens and national markets.
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