Ancient ruins in Almería

Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites

This collection highlights Almería's diverse archaeological heritage, spanning from the Bronze Age to the industrial era. Key sites include the 10th-century Alcazaba fortress and the Necrópolis del Barranquete, which features ancient tholos tombs. The list also documents the region's rural and industrial past through 16th-century coastal watchtowers, Roman fish-salting remains, and numerous abandoned cortijos—traditional Andalusian farmhouses that characterize the arid landscape of southeastern Spain.

Ancient Ruins and Historical Sites — Map

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A

Alcazaba of Almería

The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain.

B

Necrópolis del Barranquete

Bronze Age burial ground featuring eleven well-preserved tholos tombs associated with the Los Millares culture.

C

Torre de El Perdigal

A 16th-century coastal defense tower, also known as the Atalaya del Perdigal, built to monitor the shoreline for pirate activity.

D

Antigua Iglesia de la Cañada

The structural remains of the original parish church that served the La Cañada district.

E

Estación Terrones

A former loading station for the historic aerial cable car system once used in Almería’s mining industry.

F

Fábrica de salazones romana

Archaeological site containing stone basins used by Romans for salting fish and producing garum.

G

Cortijo Nuevo

Ruined remains of a traditional Andalusian rural estate.

H

Cortijo del Fidiero

Abandoned traditional farmhouse typical of the Almerian countryside.

I

Cortijo de la Romana del Medio

Ruined farm complex reflecting the traditional agricultural architecture of the region.

J

Cotrijo Redondo

Historical ruins of a rural dwelling located in the arid plains near Almería.

K

Cortijo Rabanillo

Structural remains of a traditional rural estate.

L

Cortijo del Carrizalejo

Abandoned agricultural building characteristic of 19th-century rural Almería.

M

Cortijo de las Viñicas de Abajo

Ruined farmhouse located in the lower valley area.

N

Cortijo de Frasco

Historical remains of a small rural residence.

O

Cortijo del Cancú de Abajo

Abandoned farm complex built in the traditional local style.

P

Cortijo de los Sauces

Ruined rural estate showcasing local stone construction techniques.

Q

Cortijo de la Fuentecilla

Structural remains of a farmhouse situated near a natural spring.

R

Cortijo de Iniesta

Ruins of a traditional rural residence.

S

Cortijo de la Hoya de Castro

Abandoned farmhouse located in the Hoya de Castro area.

T

Cortijo de la Fuente del Peñon

Historical ruins of a rural complex situated near the Peñon spring.

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