What to See in Salobreña – Monuments, Churches and Beauty Spots


☞ Explore the natural beauty of the adorable white villages on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
☆ Day Bus Trip to the Alpujarras: venture into the mountains and visit the white charming villages.
☆ Horseback Riding Through the Alpujarra: or you can discover the beautiful landscapes on horseback.
☆ Day Bus Trip to the Alpujarras: venture into the mountains and visit the white charming villages.
☆ Horseback Riding Through the Alpujarra: or you can discover the beautiful landscapes on horseback.
It is essential to take a walk along the Paseo de las Flores, where the first settlers of this area settled, and to pass through the Bóveda, an intriguing medieval passage that connected the Albaycín neighbourhood with the old Medina.

The Castle of Salobreña
At the top of the rocky hill of Salobreña is the Old Town where you can find well-preserved remains of a Phoenician fortress, which was later rebuilt by the Romans and Arabs.
A Nasrid and Christian fortress alike, the Castle is the best preserved in the coastal region, and from the height of its Alcazaba (citadel) you can see much of the coastline.
Enjoy the beautiful views of the town, the fertile valley and the lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevada that gleam with their white winter mantle. Don’t miss the artistic night lighting of the castle!
Visiting hours

From the last Sunday of March to 14 June: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 20:30.
From 15 June to 31 August: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 21:00.
From 1 September to the last Saturday of October: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:30.
From the last Sunday of October to 28 February: 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:00.
Telephone: 958 610 314. Address: C/ Andrés Segovia 6, 18680 Salobreña.
El Peñón (The Rock)

Located at the end of the Paseo Marítimo, on the beach bearing its name, El Peñón is an indisputable part of the beauty of this town.
At first it was an island separated from the peninsula of 'Selambina', the Salobreña of antiquity.
A Paleo-Christian necropolis, a place of worship or maritime sanctuary in Phoenician times, there have also been found archaeological remains of Roman times.

From its top you can admire the Costa Tropical, its beaches, the Old Town and the Castle.
Young people of the area have been known to climb the rocks of El Peñon in order to jump into the water in a somewhat dangerous dive. This is not advisable.
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
Near the Castle, in the historic centre of the town, is the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (Iglesia de la Encarnación).
The original roof was made of wood but caught fire in the early nineteenth century. However, the church has preserved valuable images of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, such as that of the Virgin of the Rosary.
If you look at the side door by the entrance, you will see beautiful Arabic tiles and a tower with battlements.
Its square was a Christian cemetery until 1789.
Opening hours: the church is open to tourists only during hours of worship, from Monday to Saturday at 20:00, and on Sundays and public holidays in the morning.
Fountain Park

There is a play area with swings for children which is often the scene of cultural events and activities.
Also, the very popular summer car boot sale market takes place here every Tuesday and Friday at dusk.
Opening hours: 09:00 to 00:00
Historical Museum (CLOSED temporarily)
It is temporarily CLOSED.Located in the old Town Hall, this small museum summarizes the history of Salobreña from its origins almost 6,000 years ago.

The geological formation of the valley and the historic evolution of the area since prehistory are presented here, along with samples of utensils and models of the village.
Also accessible is the ground floor of the former Royal Prison dating from the sixteenth century.
Opening hours: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 21:00
Free admission.
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