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Serón stands on the northern slopes of the Sierra de los Filabres, in the northwest of the province of Almería, overlooking the Almanzora Valley. A municipality founded by the Nasrids in the 13th century as a defensive fortress, Serón is a municipality that conserves a large part of its 20th century industrial heritage, which treasures a natural wealth of great landscape value, and a natural space of incomparable beauty.
From walks along paths of incomparable beauty in a natural area, with a wide variety of native flora and fauna, recreational areas in the heart of nature, traditional architecture, gastronomy, water culture and festivals and traditions, to the tranquillity of rest in comfortable rural accommodation with all the comforts of home. Serón offers itself as a destination for all those who want to enjoy their free time in an authentic place, with its own flavour.
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.
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30 WONDERS OF THE ALMANZORA (Serón)
DAY TRIPS
Serón: A walk through the village with flavour
Serón is a village of Nasrid origin, remarkable for its whitewashed houses, narrow and steep streets and for the friendliness that…
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The Miner, Nasrid and Christian past shake hands in Serón
Serón is a town located in the western part of the Almanzora Valley region, northwest of the province of Almería. Founded by the Nasrids in the 13th century as a defensive fortress, Serón preserves the legacy of its medieval, industrial and mining past, as well as a great natural and scenic wealth.
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El Hierro – Serón Greenway
The Via Verde del Almanzora as it passes through Serón is an ideal route for cycle touring and walking, suitable for all types of users, including those with reduced mobility.
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Mining Route
From Bacares we go to the mining village of Las Menas, which is an old village located in the Sierra de los Filabres, belonging to the municipality of Serón. Iron was mined here from the end of the 18th century until 1968.
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Moorish Route of the Almanzora Valley
This route takes you through the villages of the region where, for obvious historical reasons, the Moorish heritage is the most important of all those that make up its culture, customs, traditions, monuments and archaeological remains.
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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.
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Water culture route
In the Cela neighbourhood is the Balsa de Cela, a place of pilgrimage in summer for bathers seeking chlorine-free water to alleviate the sweltering summer heat. The water springs all year round at a temperature of between 22 and 24 degrees centigrade.
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Green Route of the Almanzora
The route of this route follows the old railway line which has been converted into the Via Verde del Almanzora. The route starts in Zurgena and goes as far as Hijate-Alcontar.
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Calar Alto Valley Route
The proposed route is an ascent from the Almanzora river valley itself, starting from Tíjola and going up to Calar Alto, through Serón, Las Menas and reaching the domes of the Calar Alto observatory.
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Las Menas Local Trail
Circular tour of the mining village of Las Menas, visiting the most representative points of the place.
Trail of the Millenary Holm Oaks
The trail starts in El Marchal del Abogado, about 9 km from Serón on the A-1178 Las Menas road.
Serón Panoramic Trail
It starts at the old train station, now restored, where the Vía Verde del Hierro also runs.
WALKING ROUTES
Las Menas- Centenary trees – (Serón)
- Length: 13,16 km
- Town: Serón
- Difference in altitude: 492 m
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Route Loma Alta Serón – Aldea los Canos (Machu Pichu Almeriense)
Length: 12,25 km
Town: Serón
Difference in altitude: 385 m
MTB ROUTES
Serón – Los Santos – Serón
Departure from Serón along the Vía Verde towards Los Angostos, to take the road to the right of Cortijo el Pino…
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Get to know Serón by bike
Circular route through Serón that can be done by almost any amateur in about 2 hours in a quiet way.
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Seron MTB Route (Seron – Almeria)
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Distance: 46,82 km
- Route: Circular
MTB Route UP THE CALAR ALTO (Tijola, Bacares, Seron – Almeria)
- Technical difficulty: Difficult
- Time: 4 hours
- Distance: 67,47 km
- Route: Circular
MTB Route Mirador Virgen de la Cabeza de Serón – (Olula del Rio, Macael, Purchena, Serón – Almeria)
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Time: 3 hours 3 minutes
- Distance: 49,97 km
- Route: Circular
MTB Route Macael-El Aljibe (Serón, Purchena, Olula del Rio, Macael – Almeria)
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Time: 6 hours
- Distance: 70,03 km
- Route: Circular
WHAT TO SEE IN SERÓN
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PLANS AND ACTIVITIES
Daytime visit to the Planetarium-Observatory of Serón
The Serón Observatory Planetarium is an astronomical complex that consists of a state-of-the-art digital planetarium, a robotic observatory and an Interpretation Center in which to develop workshops and activities. The daytime visit lasts approximately 2 hours and consists of: Planetarium session (duration 1 hour) Workshops on the Sun and its observation with specialized telescopes (1 hour)
Movies in Planetarium
The Serón Planetarium is an ideal cultural and didactic place to learn and enjoy Astronomy. Every weekend the Serón Planetarium offers you a wide and interesting offer of movies and planetarium sessions. You can find the activities on the Serón Planetarium page.
Film and Live Planetarium Session
Projection of a planetarium film on some astronomy and science topics (choose from the available titles). In addition, a live planetarium session where we will observe the daytime path of the Sun, the starry night of the moment, with the constellations and planets visible, the moon and its phases, upcoming eclipses, some beautiful nebulae in the sky, the Milky Way galaxy and others galaxies of the known Universe, etc... Taught live, it is an interactive session that deals with the general concepts of Astronomy and offers a global vision of where we are in the Universe. Seeing the smallness of…
Serón Planetarium and Sky Observation
We will observe the night sky, we will learn to recognize the constellations visible on the date, we will see how an astronomical observatory works and we will observe some objects through the eyepiece. Through a specialized camera we will take images of some beautiful deep sky objects present (which can be taken as souvenirs). In the Planetarium session we will expand the observation of the sky, even being able to travel to some of the places that we have seen with the telescope. The planetarium is a 3D simulator that allows us to explore the Universe in a didactic…
“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 stressGUIDED VISITS
Historical Route through Serón
With its Church of the Annunciation, its defensive fortress from the 18th century and the mining village of Las Menas, with an atypical architecture in the area.
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Route of the Millenary Holm Oaks
The route starts in El Marchal del Abogado, about 9 km from Serón on the A-1178 Las Menas road. Here we can already enjoy a large holm oak such as the “Carrasca de La Poza”. We leave towards the Cortijo del Pocico. We follow the track until we reach an autochthonous piece of Mediterranean holm oak forest with a varied undergrowth. We will recover the old path to the Serbal.
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Visit to the Castle and Town of Serón
We will take a guided tour of the Castle of Serón, dating from the 13th century, which played an important role in the Muslim period due to its defensive character and served as a refuge during the Moorish uprising.
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Visit to the Mining Village of Las Menas in Serón
We will take a guided tour of the mining village of Las Menas, an ancient settlement located in the Sierra de los Filabres. Iron was mined here from the end of the 19th century until 1968. Up to 2,900 people were employed in the mining activity.
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Visit to the History Centre of Serón
A visit through time, where the visitor will find in this exhibition many of the answers about the culture, the traditions and the architectural, industrial and landscape singularity of the Municipality of Serón.
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LEISURE
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H/AL/00368 Cuadrado. Bars and Restaurants in Serón (Almería). Specialized in Homemade Meals, with Hall of Celebrations, Pension, …. Hostal – Square Restaurant Enterprise data Tapas Breakfasts Home cooking Celebration Hall Pension Etc..
Restaurants in Serón Located in the Plaza Nueva, next to the Town Hall, in the historic center of the municipality. It has panoramic views and a large terrace. Here you can taste homemade recipes and local products with a creative and different touch.
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Rural Houses in Almería – Rural Apartments and Restaurant La Posada del Candil (Serón) A/AT/00171 Rural Accommodation and Restaurants in Serón (Almería): La Posada del Candil is a bioclimatic building with 5 Rural Tourist Apartments and Restaurant that lives and rests in Almería, Serón, between the Almanzora Valley and the Sierra de Los Filabres, border with the park natural Sierra de Baza, already in the province of Granada. All this at 1 hour approx. from the coast of Mojácar and Vera or Cabo de Gata and Almería capital. The Posada del Candil has a total of 5 Accommodations of 1-2 double or triple rooms with WIFI internet and outdoor pool or fireplace and underfloor heating (max 22 adults + 6 children). The restaurant is Mediterranean cuisine and combines homemade and market food with special menus for couples, gourmet or Nasrids, as well as our specialty, grilled meats on charcoal grilled oak slowly roasted in public view. We also offer service as a Celebration Room for all kinds of events. We also have a Meeting Room with equipment to develop yoga and meditation and personal growth therapies, workshops and educational days, company events … Reservations can be made in Accommodation Only […]
VTAR/AL/00588 Renovated house next to the Serón Castle, in the historic center of the town, easy parking on the esplanade of the Castle that gives the house, spectacular views and a lot of tranquility. Privileged environment for hiking with routes such as the ancient oaks and the green iron road, you will also find the deer bellowing, mycological days, astro-tourism at the Calar Alto Observatory, Fuencaliente thermal reservoir, Extrem Cilabres trail, gastronomic route, and more. Whole country house 6 guests 2 bedrooms Two beds 2 bathrooms Indoor fireplace This is one of the few places in the area that has this service.
Rural Houses in Almería – L’Aqaba (Serón) L’Aqaba is an old mill 4.5km from the Serón village. You can enjoy air from the mountains, fresh spring water, a night sky with almost no light pollution, climb on one of the nine tracks around the house, take a walk through the Sierra de los Filabres (on foot or with the bike) or you can reach in 5 minutes the town that has a wide range of bars and restaurants, or you can make a day trip to the beach or the Sierra Nevada, or to the beautiful villages of the Almanzora Valley. In the four-story building there are three apartments. In the attic is the apartment ‘El Nogal’, on the ‘first’ floor the apartment ‘El Parral’ and in the middle we live. Each apartment is entered on a flat foot, but unfortunately not with a wheelchair. The apartments have 2 double bedrooms, sofa bed, 1 bathroom and capacity for 6 people. There is a pool and a playground for children that we all share. BOOKING ON THE WEBSITE
CR/AL/00222 The old watermill is finished to a very high standard and absolutely ideal if you want to get away from it all, as its rural location makes it idyllic, peaceful and serene. It is suited for a family/friends celebration, retreat or activity/relaxation break. Nearby you can explore the Los Filabres mountain range, visit the natural spring at Cela, visit mini Hollywood in Europe’s only desert or enjoy walking or cycling on the endless routes nearby. The Alhambra Palace at Granada is just over an hour away and the magnificent Lake Negratin just 45 minutes away for water sports etc. The property is available for your exclusive use and comprises of 6 bedrooms (one double bed, two triple bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and one room with a double sofa bed). All bedrooms are en suite. There is a downstairs lounge with TV/radio, an upstairs lounge both with comfortable sofa’s and lounge chairs, dining room with two dining room tables and a fully equipped kitchen that has range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, cafeteria, toaster and full range of cutlery and cooking utensils. Many Spanish cookbooks are available so you can cook your own delicious meal. For the winter months a log burner […]
CM/AL/00022 SERVICES WOODEN CABINS PARCELS FOR CARAVANS PLOTS FOR STORES RECREATIONAL AREA FOR CHILDREN BAR MESÓN TERRACE MINI FARM ROCÓDROMO MINIMARKET SERVICES RENTAL OF CAMPING EQUIPMENT CHILDREN’S AREA ROUTES 4X4 WIFI BARBECUE AREA BICYCLE AND SLEDGE RENTAL SOCIAL LIBRARY LIBRARY TREKKING ROUTES GUIDED BY SERÓN AND REGION FIRST AID KIT CREDIT CARD HOT SHOWER BATHROOMS SINKS and LAUNDRY ELECTRIC CURRENT
H/AL/00368 Cuadrado. Bars and Restaurants in Serón (Almería). Specialized in Homemade Meals, with Hall of Celebrations, Pension, …. Hostal – Square Restaurant Enterprise data Tapas Breakfasts Home cooking Celebration Hall Pension Etc..
“Casa Tranquila – El Patio Apartamento” CR/AL/00209 Imagine a vacation where you can spend time in the unspoiled Andalusian countryside, visiting typically unspoilt villages, such as beautiful Serón, populated by friendly and welcoming people. Visit lively Almería, with its Alcazaba fortress; or old Granada, with its fantastic Alhambra Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Moorish architecture. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of our region. Located in the foothills of the Sierra de Los Filabres on the outskirts of Serón, Andalusia. Surrounded by olive and almond trees with many vines, this former farmhouse has been converted into 2 apartments, so you can enjoy a relaxing holiday. The Patio Apartament is an independent one bedroomed apartment with a private patio on the ground floor. With patio table and chairs with a BBQ It has a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed. It also has a sofa bed in the living room. 2 bedside tables and double wardrobe with additional hangers and blankets if required. There is also a separate fan and electric heater. The apartment has a full kitchen and bathroom with shower and toilet The apartment is equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi. you can enjoy […]
“Casa Tranquila” CR/AL/00208 Imagine a vacation where you can spend time in the unspoiled Andalusian countryside, visiting typically unspoilt villages, such as beautiful Serón, populated by friendly and welcoming people. Visit lively Almería, with its Alcazaba fortress; or old Granada, with its fantastic Alhambra Palace, one of the most impressive examples of Moorish architecture. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of our region. Located in the foothills of the Sierra de Los Filabres on the outskirts of Serón, Andalusia. Surrounded by olive and almond trees with many vines, this former farmhouse has been converted into 2 bedroom apartments with an additional en-suite bedroom, so you can enjoy a relaxing holiday. Casa Tranquila is a first floor country apartment with beautiful views across the Almanzora Valley to the foothills of the Sierra de Los Filabres overlooking olive and almond trees. upstairs bedroom; 1 with a double bed and a single bed and with bedside tables, chest of drawers with a double wardrobe with hangers. Electric heater and standing fan. Ironing board and iron with additional blankets. The apartment has a full kitchen and bathroom with bath with shower over and toilet and wash basin. The apartment is equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi. […]
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Sausages and Hams Peña-Cruz. Manufacture and preparation of home-made sausages and hams, in a natural and artisanal way. Sausages and Hams Peña-Cruz Enterprise data Over the years and generation after generation, our company has been able to combine new technologies and traditional knowledge -experience-, thus achieving to stay in this demanding market, and always safeguarding the same aroma and flavor in all our products. The manufacturing process differs little from what our families and friends used to carry out the traditional slaughter, something that makes our products maintain that homemade and traditional flavor. This, of course, would be impossible to achieve without this totally natural process, and a raw material specially selected and elaborated by expert experts; Combining our know-how and our select raw materials, we create all the products that our customers enjoy daily. To all our customers, thanks for the trust placed in our product. Our maxim is the quality EMBUTIDOS PEÑA CRUZ, tradition and flavor … of all the life.
Jamones y Embutidos Castaño is a family business founded in 1966, dedicated to the elaboration of totally handmade meat products. Enterprise data Quality and a careful service to our customers have been our objectives since we began our journey almost five decades ago. It always follows a careful and meticulous system of elaboration, selection of raw materials and quality control; together with a customer service based on seriousness and responsibility. In a privileged environment, Serón and the good work of our expert hands, converts our hams and sausages into true “gastronomic jewels”.
Seronés Artesano, S.L. Artisan goat cheeses. Company of the agro-alimentary sector dedicated to the artisan elaboration of cheese of goat. Our great advantage to make the best goat milk cheese in the market, besides having the best human team we could wish for, is to find us in Serón, in the heart of the Sierra de Los Filabres, where many are the herds that go from north to south during the transhumance of winter. Enterprise data From the southeast of Spain Serón is a Spanish municipality in the province of Almería, Andalusia, Spain. It is located at an altitude of 822 meters, 86 kilometers from the provincial capital, Almería and 125 kilometers from the capital of the Alhambra, Granada. This municipality is known in the Province of Almeria for the great quality of its sausages and hams. ENVIRONMENT Several documented centuries already guarantee the Natural Environment of Serón as a land of excellence, its hams, its sausages, its oil, its honey and now its cheese and it is not casual. Serón is climate, Serón is landscape and above all Serón is an artisan. ENTRE CHAPARRAS In the heart of the Sierra de los Filabres, there are abundant pastures and aromatic […]
The province of Almería, once unknown and forgotten, is emerging strongly on the commercial and industrial level by the multiplication of family businesses, as is the case of Embutidos los Remedios. Located in Serón, a picturesque village on the north slope of the Sierra de los Filabres. There in 1985, the daughters of an honest and industrious family with their husbands and children, decided to form a company, the vital principle of this adventure being their mother, who prudently observed the commercial future, and the father known affectionately as “Juanitín“, who watched morally, physically and orientatively for the company, since he knew the techniques of work. Subsequently, this knowledge of elaboration and techniques has passed to the next generation, the children of both families, who work together with their parents, great teachers and professionals, thus ensuring that Embutidos los Remedios will continue to manufacture its products with the same quality, providing new ideas to the company and betting on new technologies, an example of this is our Online Store and website, www.embutidoslosremedios.com. Serón has been producing meat products since the 16th century, thus providing the inhabitants of the region and especially our family with a unique experience in the process […]
Chips fries with virgin olive oil in the traditional style. Without preservatives No allergens Its production process is simple but delicate. Artisan product, healthy and exquisite flavor. In its painstaking manufacturing process, traditional knowledge guidelines and the good hands of the people who make them are followed.
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