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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.
We hope you enjoy it.
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30 WONDERS OF ALMANZORA (Albox)
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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.
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.
See Excursion7 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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CAR ROUTES
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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WHAT TO SEE IN ALBOX
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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 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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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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In Bar África you can taste our wide variety of different tapas that we make every day. Also a great variety of toasts which you can try with our great offer of Coffee + toast of your choice = 2,50 €. Discover the taste of our sandwiches while you enjoy a cold beer. Come and spend good times with friends and eating very tasty food! To share: 1 metre board: assorted meat between 4 and 5 kg. Medium board: assorted meat between 2 and 3 kg Small board: varied meat between 1 and 2 kg XXL Burgers Full hamburger Double full burger Opening hours : Closed on Wednesdays All other days from 8:30-16:00 & 18:00-2:00
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 […]
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.
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
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.
Typical Alpujarran cuisine. Almerian style, your drinks include a tapa! Variety of drinks and fast service at a good price. Friendly, hospitable and welcoming atmosphere, come and visit us! OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday: 9:00-22:00 Saturday and Sunday: 9:00-23:00 Wednesday: Rest
Topares Tavern Taberna Topares has a wide range of tapas, portions and Spanish cuisine dishes. Open from Monday to Saturday at noon. (*) The menu changes daily.
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 […]
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!
Route 66 Albox is an establishment specialising in grilled meats, meat kebabs and hamburgers. We are open from Monday to Saturday.
Cafe Bar Alcaina offers you Cherigans, Tapas, Breakfasts, etc. COLD COVERS Cherigan Boards Catalan Tuna belly, … HOT COVERS Tempura fried cheese Fondue
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
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 at 634223353 to book. We remind you of our opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am (the kitchen is open from 12:30 am to 10:30 pm). On Sundays we are open from 10:00 to 17:00hs. On Mondays we are closed for staff rest.
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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
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
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 washer […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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