What to see in Los Gallardos
Church of Saint Joseph
One of the most important sites of the town, for its religious value, but also because, as in other towns of Almeria, the parish church is directly linked to many of the traditional celebrations.
The parish was formed in the year 1900, still without a church, which was finally built in 1929.
The church, which was dedicated to Saint Joseph, was in a state of disrepair and was restored in 2008.
The parish was formed in the year 1900, still without a church, which was finally built in 1929.
The church, which was dedicated to Saint Joseph, was in a state of disrepair and was restored in 2008.
Roman Villa
One of the sites that has made the town of Los Gallardos famous is the Forgotten Roman Villa of Cadima. Very little remains of what was the village. All that has survived are some walls, part of the pavement, and many of the tiles that, in another time, had to adorn the roofs of the houses.
Until a few years ago, there was still evidence of Roman culture and daily life on the site, but it has now all been looted or recovered by the authorities to be exhibited at the Museum of Almeria. Here you can find one of the most important pieces found in the place, a stone carved in Latin with the inscription VR CO / EMIN / ORVMIN / XXV.
Until a few years ago, there was still evidence of Roman culture and daily life on the site, but it has now all been looted or recovered by the authorities to be exhibited at the Museum of Almeria. Here you can find one of the most important pieces found in the place, a stone carved in Latin with the inscription VR CO / EMIN / ORVMIN / XXV.
Spa of Alfaix
The spa was operated between 1924 and 1950, when a flood caused great destruction and it had to close. It had been in operation since 1914 and was frequented by bathers from nearby towns.
At that time the spa were privately owned.
The spa is located in the affluence of the Aguas river and the Jauto river.
At that time the spa were privately owned.
The spa is located in the affluence of the Aguas river and the Jauto river.
However, shortly thereafter, a source of natural cold sulfur and calcium water was found, which people began to promote as the cure of skin diseases.
Currently there are only the ruins of what was once a prosperous business.
Saint Michael Hermitage
It is located in Alfaix, a neighborhood belonging to Los Gallardos.
The construction of the chapel was carried out with the collaboration of all residents of the neighborhood, each of them contributing what he had or could: either hard work or money.
The construction of the chapel was carried out with the collaboration of all residents of the neighborhood, each of them contributing what he had or could: either hard work or money.
The Mills
The Aguas River Mills not only stand out for their historical importance, but because they represent the technology of the time and the footprint left by their ancient inhabitants, proving how they achieved their use of water.
These mills are different from the many that are found throughout Spain, because they were designed, built and installed so that their driving force was the water of the river.
These mills are different from the many that are found throughout Spain, because they were designed, built and installed so that their driving force was the water of the river.
The “La Cueva” Mill is the first one that is found during the tour and is located in the well-known “Puente Vaquero”. This mill is considered a piece of historical and artistic interest, and it is presumed that it was built during the Arab period with ashlar masonry.
Following the route is the “La Higuera” Mill, located just before the “Puente Vaquero”. In front of this mill there is also a beautiful spring.
On the same route is the New Mill, named for being the last discovered, although it is assumed that the construction date is the same as the others. This last il, although it is in a quite advanced state of deterioration, still has the infrastructure that allowed people to study the way in which this innovative technology worked at the time.
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