Corumbela is situated on top of a hill with the backdrop of the Sierra Tejeda.
Its origin is unknown although probably it was founded by one of the Iberian tribes.
It owes its name to the Romans who called it "La Paloma" (the pigeon). In 1493 following
the conquest of the Nazari Kingdom of Granada the Catholic Kings handed over Corumbela
as payment for services, to Diego Fernández de Córdoba, second Earl of Cabra. Later
it became the property of the House of "de Medinaceli" in whose ownership it remained
until 1811 when the Parliament of Cádiz banned such family ownerships. From this
date until 1868 it had its own Council, however, in this same year a new group of
municipalities was created and Corumbela was joined with Sayalonga, where today it
still remains firmly rooted in this administrative district. In the years 1884-
The most important monument in Corumbela, without doubt, is the church with its Mudéjar style minaret (a turret found on Mohammedan mosques). The church possesses all the characteristics found in mosques.From the picture it is possible to see how well the church has been preserved over time. It is made of thick stone slabs crossed by lines of bricks. Inside it is very well preserved and we almost expect to hear the call of the Almuecín when he summons worshippers to prayer!
Another place to visit in Corumbela is the one of "Las 3 Fuentes" (3 fountains), a place where the crystalline, natural and clear waters runs over the falls. It is in this place where in the old times people came to collect natural drinking water. All visitors will find this the perfect place to rest and refresh ready to continue their journey. They are located on the outskirts of the village, on the sandy road passed the football ground on the way to Finca Almendra and Sayalonga, .
The local food is very rich and varied, in particular the "Potaje de Hinojos" (fennel stew) washed down with "Vino del Terreno" (the local wine). The "morcillas" (black puddings) are very good as is the "Pan elaborado en horno de leña como antaño" (bread baked in a traditional wood fired oven. In the village you will find few shops, bar, supermarket, and a bakery where you can get this typical bread
