What to do in Albox - Almería - Interior de Almeria

The Sanctuary of the Virgen el Saliente of Albox, built in the 18th century, is the most important architectural jewel in the municipality, it was also declared a historical-artistic monument. The town still has one of the oldest active pottery workshops in the province of Almería, “Alfarería Los Puntas”, located on Calle San Leonardo, with Arab kilns with 300 years of history, named by the Ministry of Tourism as “Artisan Point of Interest in Andalusia”.

If you visit this municipality and want to know what to see and do in it, we have selected on this page a series of proposals to make your stay easier and more interesting.

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30 WONDERS OF ALMANZORA (Albox)

DAY TRIPS

Albox: Pottery Passion and Tradition

In the workshops, the master potters continue to cook in the traditional style, jars, pitchers, jugs, plates, etc. The charm of his vessels is precisely in their soft imperfections. The pottery can be visited and you also have a shop to take home a souvenir.

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A walk through the history of 19th century Albox

Discover a completely unique vision of Albox on this route through the 19th century. Walk through some of its streets, observe its ins and outs and look for the panels with the QR codes that are on the route to learn about different passages of the history of that time.

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7 sacred places that you can’t miss in Albox

Get to know these 7 sacred places in the municipality of Albox with a rich history and cultural heritage. Each one is a jewel that deserves to be visited and admired. Do not hesitate to include them in your travel itinerary.

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WEEKEND GETAWAYS

Saliente Sanctuary + Oria Basilica

2-day plan with a couple, family or friends. Enjoy a visit to a pottery with many years of history, get to know a sanctuary-monastery with more than 300 years, be surprised by an eighteenth-century Baroque basilica and stroll through one of the villages of the ranches.

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Route of the villages of the estancias

For lovers of hiking and outdoor excursions, routes on foot or by bicycle can be organised starting from Albox. The most attractive are from Albox to Los Vélez via the Saliente and from Velez Rubio to Oria. On the latter route there are routes which are very suitable for cycling.

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Craftsmen’s Route

The craftsmanship of the area is basically centred on marble, above all in localities such as Fines, Olula del Río and Macael, but there are also important exponents of ceramics, such as the pottery workshop of Los Puntas, in Albox, and the wood cultivated for years by Pedro Gilabert, whose work has merited a whole museum in Arboleas. The route starts in Arboleas, a municipality which can be reached from the Autovía del Mediterráneo, at the exit towards Purchena, taking the Huércal Overa Baza road.

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MTB ROUTES

WALKING ROUTES

Albox-Rambla Honda-Albox

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Route Albox – Hills of the Saliente Sanctuary

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Water Route

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Arab Turret – Rambla Meana

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WHAT TO SEE IN ALBOX

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Monument to the Arriero is a work of the sculptor María Isabel García Oller in white marble from Macael, it represents the commercial and artisan past of the town. This sculpture, 5 meters long by 2 wide, presides over the Plaza Nueva of the municipality and pays homage to the work and figure of the muleteers as one of the fundamental elements of the economic development of Albox. The intention with this sculpture is to remember the people who in the past worked transporting various merchandise in carts, which were loaded mainly on the backs of donkeys or mules. The Albojense muleteer walked on foot in the middle of the mules, since one of his duties was to make sure that the animals complied with the marked route. For many years, the muleteers were fundamental in the local economy; a profession that required them to lead a totally nomadic or itinerant life.

Monument the Arriero

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Located on the top of Mount Roel in the Sierra de las Estancias and built in the 18th century, it is the most important architectural jewel with which Albox has, also declared the historical-artistic monument. The whole of the Sanctuary is of a beauty and unquestionable sensibility combining elements of rural handicraft (the stone tufa) and ecclesial architecture reigning in Granada. The Sanctuary lodges among its thick walls the spiritual patron of the town, the Virgin of the Salient, small in size but large in Marian devotion, spread throughout the Spanish Southwest. The royal building, a mode of mystical city of God, integrates between its walls hermitage, episcopal palace and seminary of missionaries; It was constructed from 1769 by order of the bishop Claudio Sanz and Towers (1761-1779). The ensemble was conventual: it gathers in a rectangle the hermitage, the cloister, with aljibe and 18 arches ascarzanos on pillars, more dependencies anejas, and the sector dedicated to the services, directed the works of the architect Vicente Sanchez. VIRTUAL VISIT SANTUARIO DIOCESANO DEL SALIENTE

The Sanctuary Virgin of the Salient

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Los Puntas Pottery-Museum Located on Calle San Leonardo, with Arab ovens with 300 years of history, it is named by the Ministry of Tourism as “Andalusian Artisanal Point of Interest”. Antonio Alfonso Fernández with his brother Juan Alfonso Fernández, potters, with a whole life dedicated to the elaboration and diffusion of the Almeria pottery in his workshop called “Los Puntas”, have managed to keep alive the whole process of traditional pottery, working in the lathe located at a lower level than the floor, a unique feature of the Albox pottery, and cooking in an Arab oven dating from the 18th century, declared a Historic Artistic Heritage. In 1975 the two were awarded the “Master Craftsman” certification, granted by the Trade Union Craft Organization, and on January 17, 2012, the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Sport of the Andalusian Government granted them the Letter of Master Craftsman Their excellent works have made them achieve different prizes at a national level. Representative pieces of this workshop are found in numerous museums around the world, such as the National Oleary Pottery Museum (La Coruña), the Chinchilla Popular Pottery Museum (Albacete), the Museum of Culture of Havana (Cuba) or the Ethnographic Museum of Hamburg […]

Pottery-Museum Los Puntas

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ALJAMBRA TOWER Situated in the charming hamlet of Aljambra, Albox, the Aljambra Tower is a silent witness to the rich history of the region. Built in the 13th century, this quadrangular watchtower was part of the defensive system of the Nasrid kingdom of Granada, protecting the Almanzora Valley. Although it is now in a semi-derelict state, the Aljambra Tower, similar in name and meaning to the famous Alhambra in Granada, is a historical jewel that offers a unique experience for lovers of history and archaeology. From its privileged position on a hill, the tower visually dominates several ramblas, offering panoramic views that span from the valley of the Almanzora River to the Sierra de las Estancias and even the highest houses of the village of Albox. Come and discover this fascinating monument, witness to the frontier between the Muslim and Christian kingdoms, and immerse yourself in the medieval history of Albox.

Aljambra Tower

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Placing ourselves in the Plaza de San Francisco we find the Parish Church of La Concepción that appeared in the eighteenth century, inside there were several chapels. But this one was presumably ruined by what was necessary the construction of a new temple and that at present it lasts. The Parish Church of La Concepción was built thanks to popular donations. In it there are some paintings by the artist Andrés Ibáñez that is inside the temple and we can also see the image of its patron Saint Francis. One of the Albojense Christmas traditions that are still preserved, such as the joy masses are celebrated every December and from 7 in the morning in the Parish Church of La Concepción. This custom dates back to the 18th century and masses are celebrated accompanied by Christmas carols, tambourine music, zambombas, cowbells and guitars.

Concepción de Albox Parish

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The Cross of the Sacred Heart is a cross built in Macael marble 9 meters high and 4 meters wide in 2018, located on the top of the Cerro de San Antonio. A viewpoint has been created around the monument with very beautiful views of the town of Albox. It is a very nice experience to walk through the San Antonio neighborhood and go up to the viewpoint.

Sacred Heart Cross and San Antonio Viewpoint

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The Santa Cruz that rises in Albox appears in the mid-eighteenth century as a symbol of the Christian presence that had reconquered the territories occupied by the Mohammedans. From that transcendental moment, the image of this cross has decorated the highest hill of these places and regions.

Viewpoint of Santa Cruz

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Nice church that has its origin in the 19th century. During the terrible cholera of 1864, the residents of the Llano de los Olleres neighborhood made a promise to the Virgen del Carmen to build a sanctuary if the epidemic ceased. As it happened, those farmers put all their efforts into building this religious building. It was blessed in 1870 and enriched in the decades that followed. During the civil war, the sanctuary was desecrated, and was rebuilt by the residents themselves in 1939. Bishop Casares Hervás erected it as a Parish in 1973. In 2015 it was thoroughly renovated and a clock has recently been installed on its façade. Inside is the Virgen del Carmen and San Jose Labrador.

Church Nuestra Señora del Carmen – Llano de los Olleres

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The Parochial Temple of Santa María, that in the S. XVIII was under the invocation of the Virgin of the Rosary, was constructed between 1718 and 1728 under the direction of the Masters Juan Lopez de Robles and Alfonso Gutiérrez, with plant of Latin cross; It is covered with vaults and slender cannon dome at the intersection of the cruise. The decoration of baroque stuccoes stands out above all in pendentives, dome and keys. During the second half of the 18th century, several private chapels were added, which considerably enlarged the temple floor and probably its main façade was worked on, in which the manor coat of arms was displaced and mutilated. From that time some of the baroque altarpieces that adorned the altars of its chapels are preserved.

Church Santa Maria

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The sacred architecture of Albojense is dominated by notable examples such as the Hermitage of San Antonio, which is located in the neighborhood of the same name (Barrio de San Antonio or Barrio Alto de Albox) and its construction on the site of a supposed and ancient Arab mosque (-and conserving in its interior some symbolic paintings of popular type-).

Hermitage of San Antonio

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Pottery Experience

Albox has one of the oldest active workshops in the province of Almeria, “Alfarería Los Puntas“, located in Calle San Leonardo, its Arabic ovens have 300 years of history, named by the Regional Ministry of Tourism as a “Point of Artisan Interest in Andalusia”.

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GUIDED VISITS

Guided Tour – Historical Route through Albox

A town situated in the middle basin of the river Almanzora, it is surrounded by a rich agricultural environment. The most important monuments are the Parish Church of Santa María (18th century); the Hermitage of San Antonio, the oldest building in the town; the Church of La Concepción, with some striking paintings by the artist Andrés Ibañez; stately homes; etc.

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Visit to the Sanctuary of the Saliente and Basilica of Oria

Guided visit to the Sanctuary of the Virgen de los Desamparados del Saliente (18th century), a monastery that houses the Virgen del Saliente (carving from 1670 approx.) and the Basilica of the Virgen de las Mercedes in Oria (Almeria).

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PLANS WITH KIDS

Pottery-Museum Los Puntas and pottery workshop

The Pottery is set up as a small museum so that visitors can learn about tools, utensils and how the potter’s work was throughout history in an interpretative visit.

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ALBOX TOURISM WEBSITE

Places of Interest, Monuments, Temples and Churches, Street map, etc.

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I am a blacksmith by profession, with 30 years of experience in this exciting world that is traditional forging, creating tools for forging, knives and craft knives. I make all kinds of creations with forging, both for private orders and for companies and establishments. From an elegant wrought iron rose to a winding railing for a two-story restaurant. We carry out Survival Knife and Viking Knife Forging Courses: In these forge workshops, you will make a bushcraft-type survival knife or Viking knife, over the course of a day. Adapted both for beginners and for those who already have previous experience in blacksmithing. Our master blacksmith Antonio García from Forjamam will guide and support you through each process in the forging of your knife.

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Leisure & Active Tourism

MonturGuias is a company of qualified guides and specialized in mountain, offers you the possibility of enjoying active activities and leisure activities in the nature and mountains of our geography, both in the province of Almeria, as in Andalusia and the rest of Spain. TREKKING CLIMBING TRAIL RUN CANYONING SNOW RACKETS FERRATAS ROADS

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History JUAN ALFONSO FERNÁNDEZ, his excellent work has made him achieve prizes such as: 1st Prize for the best piece, at the 1st Pottery Contest in Almeria (1991), or 1st Prize National Pottery Competition – Single piece, held in Zamora (1999) , among others. It has representative pieces of the workshop, in numerous museums such as, the National Museum of Pottery of Oleiros (La Coruña), the Museum of Popular Pottery of Chinchilla (Albacete), the Museum of Culture – Havana (Cuba), or the Museum Ethnographic Museum of Hamburg (Germany). Proven experience in the area of teaching, pottery workshops and different therapies that emanate from the energy of land and water. He has contributed to the transmission of his artisan knowledge, giving numerous courses, in the house of crafts in Chirivel, Armuña, Lucar, Tijola or Vélez-Rubio, and with his pottery workshops in María, Santa Fé de Mondújar, or in Vélez Blanco . Potters Services Arab furnaces of the seventeenth century declared historical artistic heritage. In the headquarters of his workshop “Los Puntas” maintain their productive activity in parallel to their teaching activities, and that is why they defend the need to transmit their knowledge for the durability of this art and this […]

Pottery – Los Puntas Museum – Luis Alfonso Fernandez

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Terrace Lamarlo

Terrace Lamarlo Daily menu Home cooking Various Tapas We have a great variety of tapas, that you can enjoy in your meals with friends, company dinners, meals or Christmas dinners … Custom made: Rice with lobster Fish or Pork Shrimp Rack Paella

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Cafe Bar Alcaina

Cafe Bar Alcaina offers you Cherigans, Tapas, Breakfasts, etc. COLD COVERS Cherigan Boards Catalan Tuna belly, … HOT COVERS Tempura fried cheese Fondue

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Hotel Restaurante La Parrilla

H/AL/00309 Hotel – Restaurant “La Parrilla”. It is located in one of the most privileged sites of the Albox municipality, the main square or town square. The establishment has been recently refurbished becoming a reference hotel in the Comarca del Almanzora. If you are looking for accommodation or boarding house in Albox, come and visit us. Restaurants, Hotels and Celebrations in Albox (Almería). Hotel-Restaurant “La Parrilla” was founded in 1973. It is located in one of the most privileged sites of the municipality of Albox, the main square also known as the town square. The establishment has been recently refurbished becoming a reference hotel in the Comarca del Almanzora. “La Parrilla” is run by Gregorio and Isabel, giving her personal and family touch, dedicated throughout her life to the hospitality business. Nowadays LA PARRILLA also stands out for its great gastronomic variety, in which they have been able to combine typical local dishes with exquisite dishes. “La Parrilla” has a large room for all kinds of celebrations, with capacity for 300 people, great connoisseurs of the organization of conferences, seminars, wedding banquets, communions, baptisms, catering services, etc … HOTEL We also have totally new rooms, with the maximum comfort and […]

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Albox Tennis Club Restaurant

Restaurante Club de Tenis Albox (Almeria) is located inside the Tennis Club, next to the Swimming Pool and Camping Albox. The restaurant offers a wide range of tapas, raciones and Spanish dishes in a very quiet and pleasant environment. Call us on 617 660 328 / 622 58 50 29 to book. We remind you of our opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to closing time. Mondays we are closed for staff rest.

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Hospedería-Restaurante Virgen del Saliente

H/AL/00809 The Sanctuary of Saliente stands out in eastern Andalusia as the largest monastery with a tradition dating from the seventeenth century, conditioned as accommodation for rural tourism, has been refurbished in order to offer service and facilities ideal for your rest, conserving Always its old style characteristic of past times such as the Neoclassical Baroque. Its capacity of accommodation is to receive 26 people distributed in 13 double rooms, two of the rooms are type suite all conditioned with its corresponding private bathroom, it has internet. It offers facilities for congresses, business meetings with capacity to receive up to 150 people. It has another room with less capacity for 80 people smaller business groups. It has a games room. It is remarkable the Restaurant of the Hosteria with capacity for 150 diners where you can taste the exquisite dishes of the regional gastronomy. It has an outdoor terrace during the summer from where not only can enjoy the beautiful landscape that accompanies the inn but also can take food, has capacity for 100 people extendable to 300. Parking area available. The Hospederia has a charming central courtyard in the open air around which the different areas of the Monasterio-Hospedería […]

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Meson of Irene

Meson Irene. Menus of the day and homemade meals. First Stew, soup, salad, gazpacho, salmorejo, etc Meats Baked and grilled meat. Fish Fish baked, grilled and fried. Desserts More than 20 different desserts to choose from Menu price at lunchtime: € 10 also includes bread, drinks and coffee Price of the evening menu: There are 3 menus, one of € 12, another of € 15 and a third special menu of Eastern Europe for € 15.95.

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Taberna Topares

Topares Tavern Taberna Topares has a wide range of tapas, portions and Spanish cuisine dishes. Open from Monday to Saturday.

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Bar Wassy

Wassy is much more than a restaurant; it is the result of years of passion for cooking and an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Born from the idea of providing exceptional gastronomic service, our history dates back to its humble beginnings in 1991. Since then, we have travelled an exciting path of growth and transformation. Gastronomic diversity is the essence of our being and we focus on a diverse audience both in age and background. We care about those before and those now. OPENING HOURS. Monday – closed Tuesday and Wednesday – 8:00-17:00h Thursday and Friday – 8:00-00:00h Saturday – 9:00-00:00h Sunday – 9:00-17:00h

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Analia Kitchen Restobar El Mirador

Analia Kitchen, a restobar with tapas and exquisite dishes in a privileged place in the municipality of Albox (Almeria) such as the old Mirador. In Analia Kitchen you can taste TAPAS and EXQUISITE DISHES of a traditional gastronomy, based on the best product at our disposal, always with the love and personal touch that we give to our recipes.

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Andres Garcia Restaurante Pizzeria

We have pizzas of more than 1.5kg for 4 or 8 or 10 people by reservation. We also have the option of making 3 different pizzas in it. Thursday is hamburger day, you order your hamburger and we will give you the potatoes. Wednesday is pizza day, the second at half price. Wide variety of daily promotions. We have home delivery service and food on request or if you prefer you can come and enjoy our terrace or our restaurant. NEW PHONE NUMBER: 643 70 61 82!

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Camping Albox

CM/AL/00061 Camping Albox, is a campsite and an overnight area for motorhomes located 1 kilometer from the town of Albox. It is located inside the Albox Tennis Club. It has 50 plots with an area of 150 m2 each with water, electricity and sanitation connection. Inside the campsite there is a dock for motorhomes where gray and black water can be evacuated, in addition to being able to wash the motorhome. There is a building with individual showers with hot water, both for women, men and people with disabilities. A laundry area, another area with several sinks where the visitor can wash their dishes; A self-service mini-store and first aid area. Also within the Camping area there are 18 bungalows with capacity for 4-5 people and one bungalow for 6 people. The campsite has all kinds of sports services: A wonderful swimming pool with artificial grass all around it, very beautiful, 4 tennis courts, 3 paddle tennis courts, barbecue area, sauna, Gym and a nice restaurant-bar. It has beautiful views and a lovely setting. It is rented for days, weeks, months or long term. Come and spend a fantastic vacation at Camping Club Albox, you are sure to like it […]

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Cortijo Los Cerezos

Welcome to Cortijo los Cerezos – CR/AL/00347 Located in the picturesque setting of Madroño in the Albox area, Cortijo los Cerezos is the perfect place for an unforgettable vacation. Our accommodation combines comfort and rural charm, offering everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Main Features Air Conditioning and Fireplace: Enjoy a pleasant climate at any time of the year. Barbecue and Fully Equipped Kitchen: Perfect for preparing delicious meals with family and friends. Private Pool: Refresh your days with a dip in our exclusive pool. Spectacular Views: Admire views of the pool, garden, and mountains from our spacious terrace. Free WiFi Connection: Stay connected with the world while relaxing in our beautiful surroundings. Spaces to Relax and Enjoy Our house/chalet offers: 4 Bedrooms: Two rooms with double beds, one with two single beds, and one with a double sofa bed, offering a total of up to 8 places. 2 Bathrooms: Equipped with all the necessary amenities. Bed Linen and Towels: Provided for your comfort. Flat Screen TV with Satellite Channels: For your entertainment moments. Dining Area and Terrace with Countryside Views: Ideal spaces to enjoy meals and outdoor moments. Parking: No worries about parking your vehicle. Outdoors […]

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Hotel Restaurante La Parrilla

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Hospedería-Restaurante Virgen del Saliente

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Cortijo Mariposa

VTAR/AL/00643 Our accommodation is located in an enviable position directly below the beautiful Saliente Monastery. It is part of an old farmhouse, you will have your own completely separate two bedroom property. Newly decorated, clean and comfortable with all the amenities you need for an ideal vacation stay. The pool, gardens and lounge areas are completely private and for your use and enjoyment only. Independent house with two bedrooms with a double bed.Fully furnished kitchen:Kiln Gas ceramic hob Microwave Toaster Washer House equipped with both bath and pool towels Wood stove electric blankets Hair dryer tv, wifi fans Gas or charcoal barbecue Covered sitting area with ceiling fans 10×4 swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols RULES: Check in time: 15:00 to 22:00 Check out time: 12:00 No smoking Pets are not accepted

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Cortijo Relatillos

VTAR/AL/00643 Features and Services For 10 people 3 Double beds 2 Individual beds 1 Sofa bed Suppletonia Exterior Barbecue Yard Pool Terrace Parking area Inside Library Heating Fireplace Kitchen Collection of games Dining room Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Living room Services Pets allowed Cot available Situation Outskirts of the urban area

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Villa Erase una vez

VTAR/AL/00492 In this villa for families you can enjoy ecological routes, cave exploration and much more within a very short distance. If you hop in the car, you’ll be a 29-minute drive from El Picacho Hiking Trailhead and a 29-minute from Calvary Chapel. In addition, the accommodation has on-site parking where you can leave your vehicle. Relax in the outdoor pool of this 200 m² villa, or have a drink in the garden. In addition, you can enjoy a porch or patio and outdoor furniture with various environments. As for the interior, you can test your skills playing table tennis and pool, or enjoy the wifi, satellite or cable television and the stereo player. This accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms; two with a double bed and another two with two single beds and each with air conditioning. You can find a very cozy dining room with a fireplace, a barbecue area and a safe. There are 3 bathrooms, each of which includes a hair dryer, towels and toilet paper. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, along with a coffee/tea maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And since you can take advantage of the […]

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