5 Sights in Almuñecar, Spain (with Map and Images)

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Welcome to your journey through the most beautiful sights in Almuñecar, Spain! Whether you want to discover the city's historical treasures or experience its modern highlights, you'll find everything your heart desires here. Be inspired by our selection and plan your unforgettable adventure in Almuñecar. Dive into the diversity of this fascinating city and discover everything it has to offer.

1. Acueducto romano de Sexi

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The Roman aqueduct of Sexi is located in the Spanish municipality of Almuñécar, province of Granada, and several sections of it have been preserved: one in the hamlet of Torrecuevas, another in the town of Almuñécar and two other remaining sections between Torrecuevas and the city of Almuñécar, in the middle of the tropical tree crops of the Sexitano valley. Its function was to supply water to the city, in the time of the High Roman Empire. It is the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Andalusia. It has been an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1931.

Wikipedia: Acueducto romano de Sexi (ES)

2. Faro Punta de la Mona

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The lighthouse of Punta de la Mona is a lighthouse located on the tip of La Mona, near the beach of La Herradura, in the province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It is managed by the Port Authority of Motril.

Wikipedia: Faro de Punta de la Mona (ES)

3. Torre del Monje

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The Roman columbarium Torre del Monje is located in the municipality of Almuñécar, province of Granada. It is located on a small hill, next to the A-4050 road, which connects Almuñécar with Jete, in the valley of the Verde River. A little more than a km as the crow flies, on the other side of the river, is also the Roman columbarium Antoniano Rufo or La Albina. It has been an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1931.

Wikipedia: Torre del Monje (ES)

4. Columbario romano Antoniano Rufo

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The Roman columbarium Antoniano Rufo, also known as La Albina, is located in the Spanish municipality of Almuñécar, province of Granada. It is located on a hill, on the eastern slope of the Verde River, about 500 m from the N-340 national road, which connects Almuñécar with Salobreña. On the opposite side of the river, just over a km as the crow flies, is also the Roman columbarium Torre del Monje. It has been an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1984.

Wikipedia: Columbario romano Antoniano Rufo (ES)

5. San Miguel Castle

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Castillo de San Miguel is a castle located in Almuñécar, in the province of Granada, Spain. It is bounded by the remains of the original city walls. The castle sits on a small hill, which is difficult to access. The original fortifications date of 1st century BC. During the Moorish occupation, the castle was enlarged to include 40 towers and three gates. It has a wide moat and a drawbridge. Parts of the building are topped with battlements of pyramid shape. The keep, which was on the inside, is demolished. It was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural monument in 1993. There is a small museum within the castle grounds.

Wikipedia: Castle of San Miguel, Almuñécar (EN)

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