History

The origins of Iznalloz date back to the Roman period, when it was a military enclave due to its strategic location on the only road that linked Tarraco to the Andalusian east coastline. On top of the hill, the fortress of Acatucci was built and above the river, a bridge which is still in use.

Its present name derives from the Arab word Hisn Allauz, meaning "Castle of the almond tree". It was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1486 and was of great help in the siege of Granada, which in return granted the exemption of paying taxes to the Crown as most municipalities were forced to.