The town of Espera is the most ancient town in the province of Andalucia. Its history dates back to Iberian and Roman occupations in the area. The Castle of Fatetar which became a fortress during the war stands there today as a reminder of this colorful saga. Espera fell on the hands of the French from 1810 to 1812.
The town became the domain of the Ribera family until the 18th century and when domains were abolished , it was transferred to the House of Medinacelli until 1837.
To acquire an in-depth understanding of the cultural and historical heritage of this town, try visiting its Cultural House . You may also want to visit their museum where you get to see first century artifacts from the Necropolis era.
