Sayalonga has a deep imprint of the Andalusian period, its name has a curious origin with Roman roots. It is believed that "Saya-longa" comes from Latin, meaning "long tunic", which is even reflected in the village's coat of arms.
Sayalonga is not only a village with a Muslim history, but also with a Roman legacy going back centuries.
Sayalonga is full of history, culture and mystery, from its Roman roots to the legend of El Cid and its round cemetery.
Geography
Area: 18 km2, Altitude: 359m
Climate
Average Temperature: 18ºC, Sunshine Hours: 2950h/year, Precipitation: 620 l/m2
City Council
952535021, www.sayalonga.es
Gentilicio
Sayalonguinos
Population
Total: 1143, Men: 593, Women: 550
![cemetery_redondo[1]](https://turismoaxarquiacostadelsol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cementerio_redondo1.jpg)
![source_of_cid[1]](https://turismoaxarquiacostadelsol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fuente_del_cid1.jpg)
![museum[1]](https://turismoaxarquiacostadelsol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/museo1.jpg)
Telephone
952535021
Address
www.sayalonga.es
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