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The Goldmine at Rodalquilar in Almeria province

In 1883, gold was discovered at a mine near Rodalquilar. The goldrush brought hopeful miners from all over Europe and some equally hopeful mining companies from Spain, Germany, Britain and Holland. In the end, all the companies failed. Gold can still be found in small quantities and we show you where the mines are. The 'Goldrush' walk described on the visit-andalucia.com/gold-walk-rodalquilar/ website tells you more.

Introducing Agua Amarga in Almeria province

Agua Amarga is a delightful coastal white village. A few fish restaurants on the beach serving lobster caught in the idyllic bay. A wide, sandy beach, crystal clear, blue water and fishing boats hauled above the tideline, a real Shirley Valentine atmosphere. Not to mention its history as part of the mining revolution in 19th century Spain. What more could you ask? For more information go to https://www.visit-andalucia.com/agua-amarga-almeria/ #aguaamarga #almeriaprovince #mininginspain

Discovering the Cabo de Gata, Almeria Province

The Cabo de Gata is Born: With the force of 100,000 atomic bombs the earth erupted. A dark brown and grey pillar of smoke, ash and molten rock, over 200 metres wide shot into the air faster than the speed of sound to a height of over 20,000 metres. A double sonic boom would have been heard 300 kilometres away. Close to the expanding pillar, the sound was loud enough to split boulders. A solid wave of heat turned everything in its path to cinders and ash as it too travelled outwards at almost the speed of sound. The earth buckled and a series of waves rippled out from the centre as the ground absorbed the force of the explosion. As these waves met the sea only one kilometre away they caused tsunamis that reached a height of 20 metres that then sped across the Mediterranean Sea to crash onto the shores of North Africa only minutes later. To find out more go to https://www.visit-andalucia.com/national_park_andalucia.php?park=cabo-de-gata-nijar-parque-natural-unesco-global-geopark

The Natural Parks of Andalucia

The protected areas in Andalucia provide adventure for the most daring traveller as well as peace and serenity for those seeking solitude. Each one of Andalusia's eight provinces has its own unique traits, arising from their geographical situation and cultural heritage. No matter where you live there is a National or Natural Park near you. Andalucia's contrasting landscapes and microclimates mean that on the same day you can enjoy the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada and the sub-tropical surroundings of the beaches of Granada province. Discover the wild beauty of the Almería desert and the moist atmosphere in the rainy woodland of Grazalema. Mountains and beaches, deserts and salt flats, plains and countryside, where Mediterranean crops alternate with pastureland, together with a varied climate allows the protected areas to boast a huge array of flora and fauna, including birds, mammals and reptiles. This video gives you a taste of the National and Natural Parks of Andalucia. For more information go to https://www.visit-andalucia.com/national_parks_in_andalucia.php

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Andalucia

Take a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Andalucia. Travel through 6000 years of time from the first megalithic dolmens at Antequera through to Renaissance architecture in Baeza and Ubeda, not forgetting the 700 year Muslim rule of al-Andalus that left us with magnificent palaces epitomised by the Alhambra at Granada and ornate mosques like the Mesquite at Cordoba. Andalucia has seven World Heritage Sites, the furthest west is the most important wetland in Europe, the Donana, the furthest east is a shining city, Medina Azahara, built in 40 years, survived for 40 years and was then lost for 1000 years. A tale straight out of the Arabian Nights. To find out more go to visit-andalucia.com and search for UNESCO

The Granada Geopark

The Granada Geopark is a huge area in the north of Granada province in Andalucia. It is a place to explore. Within the Geopark you will find traces of humans dating back 1.4 million years, an astounding concentration of megalithic dolmens built by Neolithic people, the largest concentration of dolmens in the world, fortified settlements from the Argaric period and the oppidums of the later Iberians. All this is set in the badlands, an arid plain, the Baza depression, all that remains of a large, prehistoric lake, deeply riven with gullies and valleys. You will not fail to be awed. This video only gives a taste of what you will experience in this unique area. For more information, read our Granada Geopark articles at https://www.visit-andalucia.com/travel.php?tour=granada-geopark

Introducing the GSSR Railway

The Great Southern of Spain Railway Company Ltd was a British company set up in 1885 to build a railway line between Granada city, via Baza, down the Almanzora river valley in the region of Andalucia and over to Lorca and Aguilas in Murcia region. The story of the line is an epic tale of heroic endeavour, disasters and episodes of unbelievable and at times hilarious silliness that you could not invent. This is the story of the line, told through those tales. Read the story https://visit-andalucia.com/travel.php?tour=the-great-southern-of-spain-railway-company-ltd

Huercal Overa & The Tree of Life

Huercal Overa is a small agricultural town in Almeria sat on the Great Southern of Spain railway line that has adopted the Islamic Tree of Life as its emblem. To discover more about the area go to https://www.visit-andalucia.com/one_post.php?id=895&title=huercal-overa

The Kitchen Garden in Almeria at the end of July 2021

The kitchen garden in Almeria is providing a steady supply of tomatoes, squash and basil at the end of July 2021 by Nick Nutter. To find out more go to https://visit-andalucia.com/many_articles.php?category=organic-garden

Granada Province: Hidden Secrets

The human history of Granada Province spans one and a half million years. Our video shows what this unexplored historic area has to offer. To discover more about this fascinating region take a look at https://visit-andalucia.com/province....​ Almuñecar, Trevelez, Gorafe, Baza/Basti and Galera For lots of information and to find out about the more unusual places and things to do in Andalucia, visit our website https://visit-andalucia.com/

Almeria Province : Hidden Secrets

Almeria Province is situated in the farthest east of the region of Andalucia. On our website you can find information about where to go and what to do in the area, Fort Bravo, Tabernas Sorbas Karst Natural Reserve Pulpi Geode Mojacar Playa Villaricos & Baria Bedar Mine Walk For more information please visit https://visit-andalucia.com/province.php?province=almeria

Serón and The Mines of Los Menas

Serón is known as The Jewel of Almazora, and is situated inland in Almeria Province. The Mines of Los Menas is an area high in the mountains from where you can take a lovely 6 kilometre walk. For more information visit https://www.visit-andalucia.com/one_post.php?id=700&title=seron-jewel-of-the-almanzora-comarca