What to see in Rioja
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
According to an ecclesiastical decree of May 26, 1505, the Parochial Church of Saint Mary in Rioja was created, together with Gador, Quiciliana, and Mondujar.
This temple was built by taking advantage of the mosque and its minaret, which were transformed into a Christian church and bell tower.
This first church has a Mudejar architectural style, with wood used as the main material, especially in the roof.
This temple was built by taking advantage of the mosque and its minaret, which were transformed into a Christian church and bell tower.
This first church has a Mudejar architectural style, with wood used as the main material, especially in the roof.
At the beginning of the 17th century it was repaired, conserving the roof and the rest of the building with lime, tiles, and bricks. Many years later, during the Spanish Civil War, the building burned and disappeared, except for the tower that has survived to this day as a silent witness to the history of the village. In October 1956, the church was rebuilt with a vault and a choir. In 1963, it was damaged again and closed until 1969, when it was rebuilt as it appears today.
Andarax Viewpoint
This viewpoint stands out for its panoramic views of the region, from the fertile plain to the Andarax river. Likewise, the villages of Gador and Benahadux can be seen.
The location is remarkable as an important archaeological site belonging to the Neolithic period, and more specifically, to the so-called Culture of Almeria.
It has two informative panels that showcase a tour through the history of the region.
The location is remarkable as an important archaeological site belonging to the Neolithic period, and more specifically, to the so-called Culture of Almeria.
It has two informative panels that showcase a tour through the history of the region.
Orange Interpretation Center
This Interpretation Center is part of the network of Interpretation Centers that have been built under the Tourist Plan of the Bajo Andarax.
It is a new building built on the site that occupied the former house of the municipality’s doctor.
In the Interpretation Center, the whole agricultural and environmental tradition of the Bajo Andarax is exposed and interpreted throughout the area’s history.
It is a new building built on the site that occupied the former house of the municipality’s doctor.
In the Interpretation Center, the whole agricultural and environmental tradition of the Bajo Andarax is exposed and interpreted throughout the area’s history.
From this enclave, we can observe magnificent views of the fertile plain of Bajo Andarax.
What to visit in the Bajo Andarax
