In the heart of Alameda stands the monument to José María Hinojosa Cobacho, better known as "El Tempranillo," one of the most famous Andalusian bandits of the 19th century. The bronze statue depicts him in a typical rebel and folk hero pose and is located on Calle Álamos, not far from the town center. El Tempranillo was born in 1805 in Jauja, near Lucena, and joined a band of highwaymen at a young age. Over time, he became a legendary figure, both feared and revered by the local population—a symbol of resistance against social injustice.

After being mortally wounded in a raid in 1833, his body was brought to Alameda, where he died and was buried in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The monument and his grave are now part of the "Ruta del Tempranillo," a cultural route that traces the life of the bandit. They are a reminder of a time when outlaws and folk heroes often lived close together, making Alameda an important place in Andalusian history and legendary culture.

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