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Fortaleza de Los Escullos and Dog Rock

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Fortaleza de Los Escullos and Dog Rock

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    Location: Níjar, Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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    January 23, 2025

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    A characteristic feature is the beautiful rock formation close to the coast.
    Los Escullos means "the sculptures," referring to the beautifully carved rocks and whimsical shapes resembling dragons and fantasy creatures.
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    October 4, 2024

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    Los Escullos is a village belonging to the municipality of Níjar, in the province of Almería, Spain, and located within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park. Next to this village there are landscapes such as the Arco beach and the Embarcadero cove. In 2008 it had 62 inhabitants.
    Scenes from the films: The Daltons, Never Say Never Again and El Coyote were filmed here.
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    June 3, 2025

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    Stunning views and rewarding effort!
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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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