One of the most important attractions of Zurgena is the old railway station dating from 1885 which is located in the hamlet of La Alfoquía. It was one of the largest and most important stations in the area and an important boost to the economy of the municipality.
Passing to the other side of the river Almanzora we enter the town centre. A stroll through Zurgena is essential to see some of the stately homes that testify to the importance of the municipality in times gone by.
A visit to the Church of San Ramon Nonato with a carving of the Virgen de los Dolores de Jesus de Perceval, the Hermitage of the Virgen del Calvario, a curious construction with a golden dome that attracts a lot of attention and the Clock Tower from 1882 from where the water supply of the fertile plain was controlled.
If you visit this town and want to know what to see and do in it, we have selected on this page a series of suggestions to make your stay easier and more interesting.
We hope you enjoy it.
FREE PLANS
DAY TRIPS
Excursion: The Lordship of Zurgena
We start the excursion in the hamlet of La Alfoquía, a centre that developed mainly from the arrival of the railway in 1885…
See ExcursionNext stop, Zurgena: A trip to the past not to be missed
If you like places with history, Zurgena is your ideal destination. This municipality in the Valle del Almanzora, located to the north of the province of Almería, offers you the opportunity to discover some of its most emblematic monuments, which will transport you to different times and cultures.
See Excursion30 WONDERS OF THE ALMANZORA
WALKING ROUTES
Fuente del Peral Trail
This route starts in the Alfoquia de Zurgena and goes through the Llanos del Peral until it returns to the Alfoquia. Distance: 12km….
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Route of the villages bathed by the Almanzora River
This route proposes a journey following the course of the river through all those villages that chose to settle along its course in search of the fertility of their orchards and the water that descends from the peaks of the Filabres and the Estancias…
See RouteGreen Route of the Almanzora
The trail starts in La Alfoquía and runs through the villages of La Cueva and San Roque, leaving the river Almanzora and the village of Arboleas, to which both districts belong, on the left. The track continues towards the Apeadero, La Cinta, and arrives at Almanzora…
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La Sierrecica MTB Route
MTB Route La Sierrecica (Macael, Olula del Rio, Cantoria, Zurgena, Arboleas, ), 94km route to enjoy cycling and friends….
See MTB RouteWHAT TO SEE IN ZURGENA
ACTIVITIES FOR HIRE
PLANS AND ACTIVITIES
“Shake off the stress” route
Spend a morning or afternoon in contact with nature. Release your stress, anxiety, calm your mind and feel happy. Walk in a natural environment surrounded by trees, learn Mindfullness, breathing and meditation techniques. Village of your choice: Zurgena, Oria, Serón or Purchena.
Shake off the stress