We present you the most interesting places to visit in Dalias. Do not miss the places of interest in this town of Almeria.
It was built in the 1950s on the site of a 19th century mansion, with a clock tower similar in style to that of the Franco era.
The building has three levels and a small porch that serves as an entrance to the Town Hall, as well as a large terrace and small balconies.
Saint Mary of Ambrox Church
The church of Santa Maria de Ambrox is a building that was built in the late 1990s.
It consists of a Latin cross floor plan with three naves, an aligned transept and a main chapel presided over by the
Holy Christ of the Cross, with sacristies on both sides.
This holy church has suffered many disasters throughout its history, starting with its first construction in 1501 being razed by the Moorish in 1568.
The church of Santa Maria de Ambrox is a building that was built in the late 1990s.
It consists of a Latin cross floor plan with three naves, an aligned transept and a main chapel presided over by the
Holy Christ of the Cross, with sacristies on both sides.
This holy church has suffered many disasters throughout its history, starting with its first construction in 1501 being razed by the Moorish in 1568.
In 1804 an earthquake destroyed the second building, and later, in 1993, the flames go back to devastate the temple with important losses.
This is a small monument erected in the 19th century in honour of the Holy Cross, and is the place where Dalias neighbours celebrate the Day of the Cross, and where they make their annual pilgrimage. Located on the outskirts of the municipality on its eastern side, it is a simple construction of rather small dimensions.
The monument stands on a square base platform surrounded by four arches and is covered by a hemisphere shaped vault.
This is a small monument erected in the 19th century in honour of the Holy Cross, and is the place where Dalias neighbours celebrate the Day of the Cross, and where they make their annual pilgrimage.
Located on the outskirts of the municipality on its eastern side, it is a simple construction of rather small dimensions.
The monument stands on a square base platform surrounded by four arches and is covered by a hemisphere shaped vault.
The hermitage of Saint Michael was built in the 18th century on the site and remains of an old Muslim mosque. At the present time, it is in a severe state of deterioration.
The rectangular structure of the old building is composed of a main chapel that was furnished at that time with the images of Saint Michael and the Virgin of the Immaculate, the remains of which can still be seen. In its lower part there is a nave with a semicircular vault inside.
The hermitage of Saint Michael was built in the 18th century on the site and remains of an old Muslim mosque. At the present time, it is in a severe state of deterioration. The rectangular structure of the old building is composed of a main chapel that was furnished at that time with the images of Saint Michael and the Virgin of the Immaculate, the remains of which can still be seen.
In its lower part there is a nave with a semicircular vault inside.
This museum is dedicated to the life and work of Saint Father Rubio (1864-1929).
The museum is open every Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and entrance is free.
The Tower of La Garita was built by the Muslims during the Andalusian period in the 13th century. It is now almost completely gone, with few remaining vestiges.
It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC).
The Dalias Casino is a 19th century construction that is currently the main venue for the municipality's social and cultural life. Its architecture is similar to the style of a stately home.
Built with two floors, the building is an opulent symbol of the economic power that thrived in the locality during the height of the mining industry years, that followed with the cultivation of the Ohanes grape.
The Dalias Casino is a 19th century construction that is currently the main venue for the municipality's social and cultural life. Its architecture is similar to the style of a stately home. Built with two floors, the building is an opulent symbol of the economic power that thrived in the locality during the height of the mining industry years, that followed with the cultivation of the Ohanes grape.
The Desire Fountain is an urban installation that is supplied by the
Arroyo de Celin spring. Its underground waters are filtered through carbonate and detrital rocks, and are mainly used for livestock and neighbourhood use.
Built adjacent to a house in 1902, this public drinking fountain consists of two pipes with a place that supplies water to livestock. Its construction also includes a main pediment with access stairs to the water outlet.
The Desire Fountain is an urban installation that is supplied by the
Arroyo de Celin spring. Its underground waters are filtered through carbonate and detrital rocks, and are mainly used for livestock and neighbourhood use.
Built adjacent to a house in 1902, this public drinking fountain consists of two pipes with a place that supplies water to livestock.
Its construction also includes a main pediment with access stairs to the water outlet.
This fountain has its origin at the end of the 19th century and it is assumed that it originally had four pipes. Until a few decades ago, the Peralta Fountain had two pipes, while currently it has only one pipe.
As for the name of the fountain, it is presumed that it was named after the surname of a family who lived in the locality.
Baths of the Queen (Celin)
The Baths of the Queen are located in a13th century building. It is a rectangular construction, sited at the foot of the hill on which the Aljizar Tower rises, in the place of Al-Hizan, being one of the thermal buildings of origin Arabic that are conserved in better state of the province of Almeria.
Some of the walls and part of the roof still remain, and as was characteristic in this type of public construction, it consisted of three interconnected rooms for taking baths with cold, warm and hot water.
The Baths of the Queen are located in a13th century building.
It is a rectangular construction, sited at the foot of the hill on which the Aljizar Tower rises, in the place of Al-Hizan, being one of the thermal buildings of origin Arabic that are conserved in better state of the province of Almeria.
Some of the walls and part of the roof still remain, and as was characteristic in this type of public construction, it consisted of three interconnected rooms for taking baths with cold, warm and hot water.
Swamp of the Queen (Celin)
The Swamp of the Queen is a dam of Arab origin of which only the upper part remains. It serves as a bridge path to the town of Celin.
This historic site dates back to the 13th century and is located on the road under the
Baths of the Queen.
Aljizar Hermitage (Celin)
Along with the hermitage that bears the same name, the Aljizar Tower is one of the most outstanding historical vestiges of Celin.
It is the first octagonal Nasrid construction from the 14th century, and it is built in brick on a stone base.
Located on a hill from which you can see the coast perfectly, it imparts a unique beauty to the area's landscape.
Saint Michael Church (Celin)
This construction dates initially from the 13th century. It was demolished by the earthquake of 1804, and was completely restored in 1953, where some paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries are preserved.
Of basilical design, the church comprises three naves covered by vaults and a greater chapel of square construction that is overlooked by a statue of Saint Michael, which was installed in 1939. Its main area has few decorative elements, and it contains a semicircular window and a niche.
This construction dates initially from the 13th century. It was demolished by the earthquake of 1804, and was completely restored in 1953, where some paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries are preserved. Of basilical design, the church comprises three naves covered by vaults and a greater chapel of square construction that is overlooked by a statue of Saint Michael, which was installed in 1939.
Its main area has few decorative elements, and it contains a semicircular window and a niche.
The Arroyo de Celin is located in the municipality of Dalias, and is the source of a spring that discharges from the southern slope of the
Sierra de Gador. After being filtered through carbonate rocks, its subterranean waters emerge here, which are used for urban supply and local field irrigation.
The natural area is used by the local population as a leisure area, where you can find in its surroundings a picnic area, as well as a swimming pool and a recreational area.
The Arroyo de Celin is located in the municipality of Dalias, and is the source of a spring that discharges from the southern slope of the
Sierra de Gador.
After being filtered through carbonate rocks, its subterranean waters emerge here, which are used for urban supply and local field irrigation.
The natural area is used by the local population as a leisure area, where you can find in its surroundings a picnic area, as well as a swimming pool and a recreational area.