What to See and Do in Almuñécar, Essential Places and Sites


Castle of San Miguel

Bombed by the English in the War of Independence against the French, the castle remained in ruins and was converted into a cemetery in the nineteenth century.
Free guided tours from Tuesdays to Saturdays at 11:00 and 19:00 give you the opportunity to get to know this fascinating story hiding within its walls.

Opening Times
The Castle can be visited Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30. and from 18:30 to 21:00.
On Sundays it opens only in the morning from 10:00 to 13:00. Closed Mondays.
Castle of San Miguel Prices
Admission costs 2.35 euros (adults) and 1.60 euros (children and pensioners)
and includes the visit to the Archaeological Museum.
Contact Details
Address: Cerro de San Miguel. Telephone: 650 027 584/607 865 466.
Archaeological Museum Cueva de los Siete Palacios
The Archaeological Museum is located in the crypt of an ancient Roman temple built in honour of Minerva around the first century BC, and consists of seven vaulted sections, hence its name (Cave of the Seven Palaces).
However, there is one piece of exceptional importance which stands out above all the rest: the Egyptian Amphora that belonged to Pharaoh Apophis I (sixteenth century BC).
One of the theories that are mooted says that this object was brought by the Phoenicians a thousand years after its manufacture.

Opening Times
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 18:30 to 21:00. Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00. Closed Mo/ndays.
Prices
Admission costs 2.35 euros (adults) and 1.60 euros (children and pensioners). Includes visit to the Castle of San Miguel.
Contact Details
Address: C/ San Joaquín, San Miguel. Tel: 607 865 466/650 027 584.
Iglesia de la Encarnación (Church of the Incarnation)

It was completed at the beginning of the seventeenth century, thus being the first Baroque temple in the province.
On the main altar there is a Visigothic sculpture representing the Virgin of Antiquity, patron saint of Almuñécar.
Opening Hours
The church may be visited during hours of worship and there is no entrance fee.
Contact Details
Address: Cuesta de la Iglesia. Telephone: 958 630 646.
Columbarium of La Torre del Monje

It is covered by a barrel vault and in its interior are rows of niches formed by small stones.
Located 2 km from the city, on the road that runs through the Rio Verde Valley, it also dates back to the period of maximum urban development in the Roman era of Almuñécar, between the first and second centuries AD.
Address: C/ Jete-Otívar, at 2 km.
Peñon del Santo

It is believed that this rock was once connected to the castle, as evidenced by the remains of the walls.
At the foot you can see the monument to Abderramán l, an important Umayyad prince who landed on the shores of Almuñécar in 755 to proceed to Córdoba and founded an independent emirate there.
Roman Aqueduct and Hot Springs
It was probably built in the first century AD, with a length of 7 km, of which five sections are preserved.
Here, too, hot springs from the same period were found. The aqueduct has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and some of its sections are still used today in traditional irrigation.
It is located towards the C/ Suspiro del Moro and there is free entry.
Contact Details
Address: Carretera de la Concepción, s/n. Telephone: 958 838 623.
Peña Escrita Botanical Park and Zoo
Unfortunately it is CLOSED at the moment and it seems that it will not be opening soon. This is a shame, as it is a place of natural beauty.
Here there is a great variety of animals: kangaroos, ostriches, hippos, bears, wolves, lions and tigers, lemurs, bison and others; many of which live in semi-wild conditions.
Located in a favourable environment, surrounded by Nature and with spectacular views, it is ideal in offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, etc.
Information: 615 321 462 and at the Tourist Office: Avda. de Europa, Mansión La Najarra.
Monument to the Phoenicians
Located on the Paseo del Altillo, it is a tribute to the first settlers of Almuñécar, the Phoenicians. It is made of bronze and is the work of the Granada sculptor and goldsmith Miguel Moreno.
Page Updated: April 15, 2020
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