The magical landscapes of Cuevas del Almanzora, together with its proximity to the coast and its historical richness, attract more and more visitors every year, who stop to admire part of the charms of this town. We present the most interesting places to visit in Cuevas de Almanzora.
Marquis of the Velez Castle
Marquis of Velez Castle
One of the most representative places of Cuevas del Almanzora is the Marquis of the Velez Castle, an architectural marvel of great historical value.
This walled enclosure is one of the most visited sites of Cuevas del Almanzora when considering its grandeur and rich history that hides within its walls. It is a fortress palace of Gothic style that was commissioned by Don Pedro Fajardo in the 16th century. It is made up of the Marquis Palace, the House of the “Tercia”, the Courtyard of arms and the Tower of the “Homenaje”, which make up an irregular rectangle.
One of the most representative places of Cuevas del Almanzora is the Marquis of the Velez Castle, an architectural marvel of great historical value.
This walled enclosure is one of the most visited sites of Cuevas del Almanzora when considering its grandeur and rich history that hides within its walls.
It is a fortress palace of Gothic style that was commissioned by Don Pedro Fajardo in the 16th century. It is made up of the Marquis Palace, the House of the “Tercia”, the Courtyard of arms and the Tower of the “Homenaje”, which make up an irregular rectangle.
Within its spaces you can find the
Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum, the
Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Library, an Exhibition Hall and the Municipal Tourism Office.
It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest with a Monument category since 1985.
Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum
Antonio M. Campoy Museum
Located inside the
Marquis of the Velez Castle, the Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum is one of the most important cultural visits of Cuevas del Almanzora.
It bears this name because it was the homonymous historian who made the donation of a collection of paintings and sculptures in the 20th century. This museum gathers an extensive collection of art, which includes nearly 400 paintings by artists such as Barcelo, Miro, Vela Zanetti and Pablo Picasso.
Located inside the
Marquis of the Velez Castle, the Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum is one of the most important cultural visits of Cuevas del Almanzora.
It bears this name because it was the homonymous historian who made the donation of a collection of paintings and sculptures in the 20th century.
This museum gathers an extensive collection of art, which includes nearly 400 paintings by artists such as Barcelo, Miro, Vela Zanetti and Pablo Picasso.
However, one of its most striking elements is the Goya Room, a place that has a realistic cast bronze sculpture of the head of the renowned painter. There are 69 engravings of two of the most important collections of the famous Spanish painter.
In the
Marquis of the Velez Castle, next to the
Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum, is the Municipal Archaeological Museum.
It is a space in which pieces of enormous archaeological interest can be observed, especially from the argaric culture (Bronze Age). Many pieces were recovered from the nearby archaeological site of Fuente Alamo, and other pieces were found by Luis Siret.
In the
Marquis of the Velez Castle, next to the
Antonio Manuel Campoy Museum, is the Municipal Archaeological Museum. It is a space in which pieces of enormous archaeological interest can be observed, especially from the argaric culture (Bronze Age). Many pieces were recovered from the nearby archaeological site of Fuente Alamo, and other pieces were found by Luis Siret.
One of the places to visit in Cuevas del Almanzora are the caves that gave their name to this town.
Behind the
Marquis of the Velez Castle, there is a Cave Museum, a characteristic dwelling of the mid-20th century, which has been left open to the public so that they can be observed. It consists of a room that served as a dining room and kitchen, as well as two bedrooms. The caves have been decorated with the utensils of the time, in order to remind visitors of the time and space.
One of the places to visit in Cuevas del Almanzora are the caves that gave their name to this town.
Behind the
Marquis of the Velez Castle, there is a Cave Museum, a characteristic dwelling of the mid-20th century, which has been left open to the public so that they can be observed.
It consists of a room that served as a dining room and kitchen, as well as two bedrooms. The caves have been decorated with the utensils of the time, in order to remind visitors of the time and space.
Our Lady of the Incarnation Church
Incarnation Church
This is one of the most symbolic buildings of Cuevas del Almanzora due to its grandeur, its elegance, and the harmonious balance of its proportions.
It is the second largest building in the province of Almeria and was declared a National Historic Artistic Monument in 1983.
The parish was erected on May 26, 1505 by Fray Diego de Deza, archbishop of Seville.
This is one of the most symbolic buildings of Cuevas del Almanzora due to its grandeur, its elegance, and the harmonious balance of its proportions.
It is the second largest building in the province of Almeria and was declared a National Historic Artistic Monument in 1983.
The parish was erected on May 26, 1505 by Fray Diego de Deza, archbishop of Seville.
The Church occupies the area which formerly was the old Arab Mosque, which was ordered to be demolished in the middle of the 18th century to build the current building. The works of the current building began in 1753 and finished in 1762.
Despite its small dimensions, it is a very attractive and interesting temple. It was built in 1719 by order of Catalina de Aragon and was a private oratory of the School of Christ, a congregation of lay people and religious individuals.
At its entrance, its simple opening stands out.
The public fountain of the Calvary has been for decades a meeting point of the inhabitants of the town.
It was built in the mid-17th century under the tutelage of the Marquis of
Los Velez.
This religious building served as a shelter for a community of Franciscans, later being the seat of the Immaculate Conception School, and at the end of the 19th century it became the Virgin of Carmen School, run by Dominican friars.
Also known as "El Calvario", it was built in 1576 and is located on the hill of Calvario, the highest point of the city and the highlight of the colorful Holy Week of Cuevas del Almanzora.
After a remodeling of the temple and its surroundings at the beginning of the 20th century, the statue of the Sacred Heart was erected, presiding over the square and the viewpoint.
At Cuevas del Almanzora you can find several elegant and striking buildings called “Palaces”. Many of them were built by wealthy families and are continuously visited by tourists, who can admire not only the architectural grandeur with which they were built, but the beauty, practicality and elegance of their interiors.
Among the most popular palaces are the “Palacete de los Grano de Oro”, the “Palacete de los Toledo”, the “Palacete de los Soler” and the “Palacete de los Figuera”, among many others.
At Cuevas del Almanzora you can find several elegant and striking buildings called “Palaces”.
Many of them were built by wealthy families and are continuously visited by tourists, who can admire not only the architectural grandeur with which they were built, but the beauty, practicality and elegance of their interiors.
Among the most popular palaces are the “Palacete de los Grano de Oro”, the “Palacete de los Toledo”, the “Palacete de los Soler” and the “Palacete de los Figuera”, among many others.
They are considered the highest form of expression of the Spanish bourgeoisie of the 19th century, as well as being significant pieces of architecture of the time.
Cuevas del Almanzora Reservoir
C. del Almanzora Reservoir
The reservoir was built in 1986 on the
Almanzora river to cater to the 120,000 inhabitants of nearby towns.
Besides offering a wonderful landscape, the reservoir allows the supply of water for consumption and irrigation, and it is one of the favorite places for locals and visitors to practice fishing, especially during the winter.
This makes the reservoir an outstanding tourist site, where you can also observe the fauna that feeds animals such as herons, cormorants and ducks.
This is a small castle with a horseshoe-shaped floor. The part that faces the sea shows a wall in the form of slope that ends at an angle with the main entrance.
It is eleven meters high with two floors and a terrace closed by a thick wall, where there are a number of "saeteras" and embrasures seen.
The interior has vaulted ceilings on its first floor.
After being a military post, it was destined to be a surveillance post for the Civil Guard until its definitive abandonment. At the beginning of the nineties a rehabilitation plan was carried out that tried to turn this historic building back to its original condition. It was recovered and became an exhibition hall and is also a tourist office during the summer months.
