What to see in Balanegra
Alhamilla Tower
It is the remains of a watchtower, which served as protection. But unlike other towers installed in Almeria, which have notably Arabic characteristics, the Tower of Alhamilla was sent to build by the Catholic Monarchs, after Christianity reconquered Almeria.
The intention of this tower was to serve as a lookout, to prevent a possible invasion by taking the inhabitants by surprise, causing them to lose ground again to the Moorish.
The intention of this tower was to serve as a lookout, to prevent a possible invasion by taking the inhabitants by surprise, causing them to lose ground again to the Moorish.
The tower is accessed by stairs that have been built to facilitate visits to this place of great architectural and historical importance.
Church of Balanegra
This small and once discreet church is one of the sites that currently attracts large numbers of tourists, and has become one of the main attractions of Balanegra.
This church was the first religious structure in Spain to join urban art. In 2013, this wonderful church added to its appeal with graffiti done by Nauni, an artist from El Ejido, who spray-painted an image of Santiago Apostle, patron saint of the city and to whom the church is dedicated, on the main entrance.
This church was the first religious structure in Spain to join urban art. In 2013, this wonderful church added to its appeal with graffiti done by Nauni, an artist from El Ejido, who spray-painted an image of Santiago Apostle, patron saint of the city and to whom the church is dedicated, on the main entrance.
Balanegra Beach
It is the only beach in the municipality of Balanegra and is located in a semi-urban area where greenhouses abound.
It is a beach of 2,600 metres in length with an average width of 50 metres.
It is a beach of 2,600 metres in length with an average width of 50 metres.
What to visit in the Poniente Almeriense
