The name of the village Periana dates from 1761 and is derived from two ancient defensive positions called Pereiro and Santana. Periana began as a simple farmstead in wide meadowland that stood between the two.
Periana is a pretty village with stunning all panoramic views. To the north there are fabulous mountain ranges whilst to the south there is Lake Vinuela and the coastline. The streets are narrow and steep in Moorish style, although the town was rebuilt after an earthquake in 1884. The original Mudejar styled parish church of San Isidro, found in the Plaza de la Lomillaja, also had to be rebuilt.