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Spain

Andalusia

Almería

Valle del Almanzora

Bayarque

Cueva de la Paloma

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Andalusia

Almería

Valle del Almanzora

Bayarque

Cueva de la Paloma

Cueva de la Paloma

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    September 19, 2020

    Located in the municipality of Bayarque, the Cueva de la Paloma is a cavernous opening at the foot of a steep peak, with a reddish and brown esplanade formed by the accumulation of mineral rubble, very compacted, that fill the abrupt relief of the environment. Outside we found a small hill on one side of the vertical wall that bordered the castle of Tíjola la Vieja, located in front.

    The place of La Cerrá, where it is located, is a gorge of the Bacares River, with vertical limestone pits with an approximate height of 120 meters. The sickle described by the river around a raised rock formation configures the natural fortress of the Tíjola la Vieja settlement.

    The Legend of the Treasure of the Cueva de la Paloma is shared by the residents of Tíjola and those of Bayarque. The locals say that when the artillery attack of Don Juan de Austria took place, the Moors fled at night, taking with them some food and the most valuable belongings for them, but they did not manage to take everything and hid most of their riches taking advantage of the grottos and caves in the area. It is assumed that most of a lavish treasure is hidden in the bowels of the Cueva de la Paloma, or in its surroundings.

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      March 29, 2024

      The Cueva de la Paloma in Bayarque, Andalusia, is a cavernous opening located at the foot of a steep peak. Its reddish and brown esplanade is formed by the compact accumulation of mineral rubble that fills the abrupt relief of the environment. This cave is located in the Bacares River gorge, with vertical limestone pits approximately 120 meters high. Access is free and available for visits. 🌿🏞️

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        Location: Bayarque, Valle del Almanzora, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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