Eighteenth century maps of the village pictured it as being just one long street of the typical Andalucian whitewashed houses stretching from east to west with the fortress just outside town and other religious buildings dotted around.

Houses here are quite large and made of stone which is a popular material of the area and one which was also used for making decorative items.

Due to the terrain, the streets of the village are mostly hilly and they all converge in the square, the focal point of the village where local people meet to chat. The square is also where the church dedicated to Santiago can be found. Built in the Mudejar style during the 12th to 13th century, it has three naves and impressive pillars which support huge arches leading to the altar. The church and the large tower that presides over it have been declared monuments of great historical value due mainly to the fact that there are very few from the same era that remain almost intact.

Also remaining intact are the towers and walls that surround and once protected the village from its invaders. In fact, many of the homes here are a part of the structure of this ancient Moorish architecture.

The people of Fiñana enjoy one of their typical dishes Zaramandona that is made with pumpkins, dried peppers, tomatoes, olives, onions, cod and olive oil. Other popular dishes are oat tarts with hare, fried rabbit with tomato and pepper or garlic, which are also popular accompaniments for goat dishes.

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