What to see in Alcolea
Church of Saint Sebastian
The church was built on the ruins of an old mosque, by the Christians who arrived in Alcolea in the middle of the 16th century.
Over the centuries it has undergone various improvements and repairs. The most recent improvements were carried out during 1994 and 1995, and were funded by contributions from the people of Alcolea. These repairs and rehabilitation works were extensive, with rebuilding of the roofs and the tower so that they were restored to the way they looked in 1922.
Over the centuries it has undergone various improvements and repairs. The most recent improvements were carried out during 1994 and 1995, and were funded by contributions from the people of Alcolea. These repairs and rehabilitation works were extensive, with rebuilding of the roofs and the tower so that they were restored to the way they looked in 1922.
St. Sebastian and St. Ildefonsus Hermitage
The Saint Sebastian and Saint Ildefonsus Hermitage is built in a Mudejar style and is located in the vicinity of Alcolea, next to the old road of Ugijar, within an avenue of immense and leafy olive trees.
It was built between 1702 and 1709, and the small bell tower was added in 1720.
For decades it was in a severe state of neglect, having been damaged considerably as a consequence of inclement weather and acts of vandalism.
It was built between 1702 and 1709, and the small bell tower was added in 1720.
For decades it was in a severe state of neglect, having been damaged considerably as a consequence of inclement weather and acts of vandalism.
Church of Holy Angel Custodian (Darrical)
This church dates from the 16th century and it is one of the most unique and little known churches of the Alpujarra of Almeria.
In the second half of the 17th century, several improvements were made to the building and during the second half of the 18th century, the church was extended as it had become too small to serve the increase in population.
In the second half of the 17th century, several improvements were made to the building and during the second half of the 18th century, the church was extended as it had become too small to serve the increase in population.
Church of Holy Christ of Consuelo (Lucainena)
This church was destroyed in 1501 when it was burned by the Moorish during the rebellion of the Alpujarras.
At the beginning of 1671, the archbishop gave an order to build another church in Lucainena, since up to that time, masses were conducted in a private house that was built on the remains of the old church.
Since then the church has undergone various repairs and refurbishments.
At the beginning of 1671, the archbishop gave an order to build another church in Lucainena, since up to that time, masses were conducted in a private house that was built on the remains of the old church.
Since then the church has undergone various repairs and refurbishments.
What to visit in the Alpujarra Almeriense
