Silillos: Fountains, Park and Local History

If you are looking for a hotel in Silillos, the hamlet’s cultural and historical character offers a specific starting point. Local highlights range from the Fuentecilla de Los Silillos and the historic fountain route to Parque Público Chimeno and the Church of the Purísima Concepción. The Feria and festivities in late June, along with the processional tradition, add to the local history. These highlights have different focal points: water and rural use, a park as a place of remembrance and performances, sacred architecture, and local customs. This allows you to explore Silillos through several cultural themes rather than focusing on a single site.

Fountain Route and Fuentecilla

The historic fountain route developed by the municipality of Fuente Palmera includes the Fuentecilla de Los Silillos as one of its stops. The Fuentecilla is also the only public fountain in Silillos. Its importance to the hamlet is also reflected in its role in supplying water for rural use and livestock. The water flow is low, and the water is not potable. Therefore, do not plan to use the Fuentecilla as a source of drinking water. Understanding this site means considering both its role on the fountain route and its significance for local water use.

Parque Público Chimeno

Parque Público Chimeno opened in 1984 in honour of Juan José Bernete Aguayo, known as “Chimeno.” A series of steps is arranged like an amphitheatre; this design is linked to the park’s use for performances and other events. On 4 May 2026, a sculpture by Pepe Balmón was unveiled there in honour of Bernete Aguayo, known as “Capitán Chimeno.” The opening and the later sculpture provide two clearly distinct points in time in the commemoration of the same person. The steps, in turn, explain the connection between the park’s design and its performances.

Church of the Purísima Concepción

The Church of the Purísima Concepción was built in the post-war period. Its façade features a circular window with a clock and a small bell gable; inside is a gilded tabernacle. This brings together features of the façade and a religious furnishing in the interior. The post-war period provides the historical context, while the window, clock, bell gable and tabernacle identify specific architectural details. This is a different focus from that of Parque Público Chimeno, whose description connects its amphitheatre-like design with its use for performances.

Feria and Processional Tradition

The Feria and festivities in Silillos take place in late June, at the same time as the feast of Saint John, the patron saint of the hamlet. If you would like to plan your trip around this period, check the specific event dates before booking. The procession of the Purísima Concepción is also part of local tradition: the image is carried exclusively by women. In 1989, the tradition of carrying the Purísima Concepción in a procession on the same day was revived. The dates should be understood in different ways: late June refers to the festive period, while 1989 marks the year the processional tradition was revived.

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