Cozar
Contact information
Phone
926 365 101
https://www.cozar.es
aytocozar@cozar.es
Interesting facts
Population
899
Altitude
867 m
Demonym
Cozareño or Cozareña
Extension
65 km2
Welcome to
Cózar is located in the heart of Campo de Montiel, in a territory of gentle hills and wide horizons that connects this region with some of its most outstanding historical centers.
Its urban center retains the character of the traditional agricultural villages of La Mancha, with a profile clearly dominated by the Church of Saint Vincent Martyr, visible from a distance and become one of the most recognizable images of the town.
The temple's location in a small square where several roads converge also helps to understand the historical organization of the town and the central role that this space has played in community life.
Cozar a bird's-eye view
Deep roots
The history of Cózar is linked to the repopulation and reorganization of the territory carried out by the Order of Santiago after the Christian conquest of Campo de Montiel.
Like other towns in the region, it was incorporated into the Santiago structure, which shaped the defense, settlement and agricultural exploitation of these lands for centuries.
This historical heritage is still evident in its patrimony and traditions, which retain a strong popular foundation. Among these, the devotion to the Holy Christ of the True Cross stands out, linked to one of the town's most famous festivals and to the unique game of Las Tacillas, a centuries-old custom that remains one of the most distinctive features of the local identity.
Living culture
The celebrations that keep the spirit alive Cozar
It is worth noting that the most important festival is the one held in honor of Holy Christ of the True Cross. This holiday It begins in mid-September And these are dates when locals and visitors play at game of the cups. In fact, two small cups are preserved at the back of the Hermitage of Christ.
On the other hand, the April 25th is the feast day of St. Mark. and eat the traditional hornazo, a very typical sweet treat for this holiday.
Later, from The May celebrations take place from May 1st to 3rd., while the May 15th is the feast day of Saint Isidore..
Also noteworthy is the celebration of Corpus Christi in June, St. Christopher on July 10 and the Cultural Week and the August festivities, which are celebrated from August 10-15.
Deep roots
Discover the historical and architectural treasures that make up Cozar a unique destination
Pl. del Cristo, 1, Cózar
C. Soledad, 19, Cózar
C. Maestro Lara, 2, Cózar
Pl. del Cristo, 1, Cózar
C. Soledad, 19, Cózar
C. Maestro Lara, 2, Cózar
Establishments where you can quench your thirst and hunger and give your body a rest after a day of adventures and discoveries in this wonderful town
Events
September
Mid
A centuries-old tradition in Cózar, celebrated in September, where locals and visitors participate in a unique game of chance linked to the Christ of Veracruz.
September
Mid
A centuries-old tradition in Cózar, celebrated in September, where locals and visitors participate in a unique game of chance linked to the Christ of Veracruz.
Routes
Renaissance Art Route
The Campo de Montiel region boasts one of the most remarkable collections of Renaissance architecture and visual arts in Castilla-La Mancha. Throughout the 16th century, the economic prosperity fostered by the Order of Santiago and a flourishing local nobility financed churches, Plateresque portals, Mannerist altarpieces, and stately homes that still stand as the most visible testament to the region's splendor. It was also in this landscape that Fernando Yáñez de Almedina, a direct disciple of Leonardo da Vinci, was born.
Distance
75 km
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Easy
Municipality
Several
Renaissance Art Route
The Campo de Montiel region boasts one of the most remarkable collections of Renaissance architecture and visual arts in Castilla-La Mancha. Throughout the 16th century, the economic prosperity fostered by the Order of Santiago and a flourishing local nobility financed churches, Plateresque portals, Mannerist altarpieces, and stately homes that still stand as the most visible testament to the region's splendor. It was also in this landscape that Fernando Yáñez de Almedina, a direct disciple of Leonardo da Vinci, was born.
Distance
75 km
Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Easy
Municipality
Several
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