On October 8, 1929, tragedy struck the railway line connecting Almejalejo to Aquilas in Murcia, Spain. A mineral train, laden with iron ore from the Sierra Filabres and Sierra Bacarese mines, was en route to the El Hornillo ore loading…
Garrucha, a lively coastal town thriving with fishing activities, maintains its local fish market as the heart of its community, ensuring a constant supply of fresh catches. Every day, fishing boats set sail at dawn and return just before dusk,…
Tucked away on the route to the sun-kissed beaches of San Jose, a mere 2 kilometers distant, El Pozo de Los Frailes often finds itself overlooked as travelers hasten to the coastal allure. Yet, within this unassuming village lies a…
Nestled in the embrace of northeast Almeria, the Sierra Almagrera unfolds as a low mountain range, a silent witness to the tapestry of history woven across its slopes. Spanning a mere 4 kilometers in width and 12 in length, this…
Nestled on the northeastern side of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, Carboneras unveils itself as a quaint fishing village in the Almeria province, about 70 kilometers from the city of Almeria. Perched on the edge of the only semi-arid…
In the heart of the semi-arid zone of Almeria, where the sun casts its golden warmth over the landscape, lies the town of Berja an extraordinary haven graced with unexpected abundance. Despite being one of the sunniest, warmest, and driest…
Benitagla, situated high in the Sierra de los Filabres at an elevation of 950 meters, is indeed a small and picturesque village in Almeria province, Spain. With a population of just 66 residents in 2017, it holds the distinction of…
The first impression of Bédar is undeniably captivating, framed by a breathtaking panorama that unfolds straight down the valley. With mountains standing sentinel on either side, the eye is drawn across a relatively flat alluvial plain stretching towards Garrucha, culminating…
The small town of Antas, nestled in the far east of the Almeria province in Spain, unfolds a captivating geographical tapestry. Situated approximately 15 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast, the town resides in a vast and fertile valley traversed by…
Alcudia de Monteagud, a picturesque village ensconced in the Sierra de los Filabres within Almeria province, stands as a testament to the lesser-explored facets of the region’s cultural and historical tapestry. Unlike their more frequented counterparts, these mountain villages, bearing…
