The origin of this population, according to tradition as there are no corroborating documents, was the call Barraj sale, old coaching inn on the road between Andalusia and the center of the peninsula and the Levant, belonging then to the jurisdiction of Alcaraz, which became independent on September 20, 1564 when he was awarded the title of Villa by royal grant of Philip II of Spain.

Later he brought the water of El Cornudillo, farm near the border with the municipality of Lezuza and the deposit was located near the Windmill.

Tails were typical of pitchers in the ancient square of the Colonels Montoya, today "Sunday Castillejo Mayor."

Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception: the neoclassical style and located in the Plaza Mayor, across from City Hall was completed in 1766, during the reign of Carlos III.

In 2006, a large walk opened in parks for children, fitness, camping tables and green areas for the enjoyment of local people and visitors.

[citation needed] At Finca Las Tiesas have been several scientific campaigns financed by the European Space Agency (DAISEX, SEN2FLEX).

They desire this location because of its flat terrain, regularly clear skies, and crops grown under controlled conditions of alfalfa and barley, among other factors.

[citation needed] So Barrax is known throughout Europe among scientists dedicated to Earth observation Metal framed by the special gathering this county.

[citation needed] "The fourth Philemon" This place is situated in a valley, just past the hill of Santa Quiteria.