Huelva · Andalucía
Fuenteheridos
- Province
- Huelva
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 804
- Elevation
- 702 m
Fuenteheridos is a heritage town in the province of Huelva, Andalucía, Spain. It is designated a Conjunto Histórico (Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles). Population 804 (2025), elevation 702m.
A mountain village in Huelva's sierra where a twelve-spout fountain gives birth to a river, pouring two million litres a day through centuries-old irrigation channels into the surrounding orchards.
Key facts
- Province
- Huelva
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 804 (2025)
- Elevation
- 702 m
Heritage & Monuments
The centre of Fuenteheridos is anchored by two striking landmarks. The Plaza del Coso holds a marble cross carved in 1792 from stone quarried locally. Nearby, the Fuente de los Doce Caños collects underground water from the surrounding hills and releases it at a rate of two million litres a day — enough to supply the town and irrigate its gardens, and officially the source of the small Río Múrtigas. The channels that carry this water through the village are called lievas; you can follow their restored course along the Paseo de Arias Montano, where they run through a series of waterfalls and small lakes.
The Iglesia del Espíritu Santo is a neoclassical church with a slender tower, rebuilt to designs by architect Pedro de Silva after the Lisbon earthquake. Beside it, the Púlpito del Espíritu Santo is a rock outcrop once used for open-air mass. On the old royal road that doubles as the approach to the cemetery stands La Verónica, one of the few remaining humilladeros — roadside shrines — in Andalucía. Up at the top of the village, the Era de la Carrera is a traditional threshing floor that survives from the town's farming past.
Where to eat in Fuenteheridos
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Regional food & drink
Andalucía is known for Gazpacho, Salmorejo and Pescaíto frito, among 5 regional specialities.
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Quick answers
Is Fuenteheridos worth visiting?▾
A mountain village in Huelva's sierra where a twelve-spout fountain gives birth to a river, pouring two million litres a day through centuries-old irrigation channels into the surrounding orchards.
Why is Fuenteheridos a heritage town?▾
Fuenteheridos is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico — Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles.
What is the traditional food in Andalucía?▾
Andalucía is known for Gazpacho, Salmorejo, Pescaíto frito and Jamón ibérico. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Fuenteheridos.
What is there to see in Fuenteheridos?▾
The centre of Fuenteheridos is anchored by two striking landmarks. The Plaza del Coso holds a marble cross carved in 1792 from stone quarried locally.
Which heritage towns are near Fuenteheridos?▾
Nearby heritage towns include Alájar, Galaroza, Aracena and Almonaster la Real.
How big is Fuenteheridos?▾
Fuenteheridos has a population of about 804 (2025), and sits at 702 m above sea level.
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Visiting from a nearby city?
Fuenteheridos makes a great day trip from:
Last updated 30 July 2026.