What to see in Albox

The Almanzora Valley, land of white marble, historic mining and the most authentic cuisine of inland Almería. Albox, Cuevas del Almanzora and Vera form the cultural triangle of northern Almería.

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🏛️ Historical Heritage

🏰 Serón Castle

A Nasrid fortress at the top of the village that was the defensive bastion of the Almanzora valley, with a modern viewing tower giving 360-degree views over the sierra.

Castle

🌿 Nature

🏞️ Almanzora River

The historic backbone of the north of the province, known for giving life to the marble district and for its great torrential floods after autumn rains.

River, lake or reservoir

🌳 La Peana Holm Oak

In Serón, a Natural Monument considered the oldest living being in Andalusia: a monumental holm oak with a giant crown and an estimated age of over 1,300 years.

Nature

🍽️ Gastronomy

🥣 Gachas Asoleás

A humble winter dish from Purchena made with flour, water and olive oil, traditionally served with pieces of pork belly, fried garlic and dried pepper.

Gastronomy

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