Discover here the most interesting places to visit in El Ejido. Do not miss the places of interest in this town of Almeria.
The Guardias Viejas Castle forms part of the defensive system of the El Ejido coast that Carlos III designed with the promulgation of the Regulation of 1764, which approved the erection of new buildings.
Its construction began in 1769 and its reconstruction took place in 1817 after it was destroyed by the English in the War of Independence.
The architectural monument, declared as an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1985 by the Junta de Andalucia.
The Guardias Viejas Castle forms part of the defensive system of the El Ejido coast that Carlos III designed with the promulgation of the Regulation of 1764, which approved the erection of new buildings.
Its construction began in 1769 and its reconstruction took place in 1817 after it was destroyed by the English in the War of Independence.
The architectural monument, declared as an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1985 by the Junta de Andalucia
It is made up of a rectangular floor that surrounds a courtyard. This gives access to a semicircular battery guarded by two towers, and inside, there is a permanent exhibition of military equipment of the time.
Fortified Tower of Balerma
The fortified tower of Balerma is located next to the center of this locality, and was built in the middle of the 18th century. The tower forms part of the defensive system created by Carlos IIII to protect the coast of the old Kingdom of Granada from the threat of Berber pirates after their expulsion from the peninsula and the repopulation of the area by the Catholic Monarchs.
The structure of the tower is circular and of a medium height, which was accessed by a stone staircase and a drawbridge in 1803.
The fortified tower of Balerma is located next to the center of this locality, and was built in the middle of the 18th century. The tower forms part of the defensive system created by Carlos IIII to protect the coast of the old Kingdom of Granada from the threat of Berber pirates after their expulsion from the peninsula and the repopulation of the area by the Catholic Monarchs.
The structure of the tower is circular and of a medium height, which was accessed by a stone staircase and a drawbridge in 1803.
The upper part had rooms to house three persons, while the lower part was allocated to spare storage and military equipment.
The Daymun is a Roman family mausoleum that dates from the 4th century. It is part of the archaeological remains of the city of Murgi, specifically the necropolis, and was an enclave used at the time as a private funerary building.
The mausoleum is square and semi-subterranean, the interior of which has a Greek cross layout along with three vaulted niches in its walls that delimit their ends. This monument was listed in 2008 in the General Catalog of Andalusian Historical Heritage as an Asset of Cultural Interest.
The Daymun is a Roman family mausoleum that dates from the 4th century.
It is part of the archaeological remains of the city of Murgi, specifically the necropolis, and was an enclave used at the time as a private funerary building.
The mausoleum is square and semi-subterranean, the interior of which has a Greek cross layout along with three vaulted niches in its walls that delimit their ends.
This monument was listed in 2008 in the General Catalog of Andalusian Historical Heritage as an Asset of Cultural Interest.
Archaeological Site of Ciavieja
The archaeological site of Ciavieja is located to the east of the municipality of El Ejido, and is divided into two areas to the north and south of El Treinta Avenue. The first area houses the majority of excavated remains, which reflect a chronological sequence of settlements in “El Cerrillo de Ciavieja”, ranging from prehistory to the Roman period.
The second area is located in the vicinity of the National Highway 340, covering an area of 361 meters and consists of four tombs dated between the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D., which were part of the necropolis of the Roman city of Murgi.
The archaeological site of Ciavieja is located to the east of the municipality of El Ejido, and is divided into two areas to the north and south of El Treinta Avenue. The first area houses the majority of excavated remains, which reflect a chronological sequence of settlements in “El Cerrillo de Ciavieja”, ranging from prehistory to the Roman period.
The second area is located in the vicinity of the National Highway 340, covering an area of 361 meters and consists of four tombs dated between the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D., which were part of the necropolis of the Roman city of Murgi.
The Roman mosaic found in 1984 is one of the greatest finds of archaeological value, dateable from the 3rd century A.D.
This site was listed in the General Catalog of Andalusian Historical Heritage in 2017 as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) and under the category of an of Archaeological Zone.
The Almerimar Marina comprises five docks and has a capacity of 1,100 moorings to accommodate vessels of up to 60 meters in length.
This nautical facility is considered the second most important resource of the Andalusian coast, and is suitable for long term mooring of boats and for sports such as sailing, surfing, diving or fishing.
Additionally, the site has a dry dock of two hectares for boat servicing and dry stays, with capacity for 150 boats.
The Almerimar Marina comprises five docks and has a capacity of 1,100 moorings to accommodate vessels of up to 60 meters in length.
This nautical facility is considered the second most important resource of the Andalusian coast, and is suitable for long term mooring of boats and for sports such as sailing, surfing, diving or fishing.
Additionally, the site has a dry dock of two hectares for boat servicing and dry stays, with capacity for 150 boats.
It also provides complementary services with tourist and commercial accommodation areas and a space for motor homes.
The Punta Entinas-Sabinar Natural Reserve and Nature Reserve is located between the towns of El Ejido and
Roquetas de Mar. It is a coastal wetland reclaimed from the sea with more than 2,740 hectares that has an ecosystem formed by dunes and salt flats, with unique fauna and flora.
Among the rich vegetation that makes up the dunes, you can find native species adapted to the environment that is subject to water scarcity, high temperatures and salt concentration. Some of the species you can see are Phoenician juniper and lentisk.
The Punta Entinas-Sabinar Natural Reserve and Nature Reserve is located between the towns of El Ejido and
Roquetas de Mar.
It is a coastal wetland reclaimed from the sea with more than 2,740 hectares that has an ecosystem formed by dunes and salt flats, with unique fauna and flora.
Among the rich vegetation that makes up the dunes, you can find native species adapted to the environment that is subject to water scarcity, high temperatures and salt concentration. Some of the species you can see are Phoenician juniper and lentisk.
This fossil dune ecosystem, together with the ponds, salt marshes and saltworks of Cerrillos, harbors a large number of species, some of which are in danger of extinction. It is an ideal place for the practice of ornithology and the sighting of birds like Audouin's gulls, herons, avocets, flamingos, waders and ducks.
In this natural area is the Tower of Cerrillos: a coastal fortification dating from 1575. It will soon be restored and preserved thanks to an agreement between the municipalities of El Ejido and
Roquetas de Mar.
