Located on a secluded hill, Alcazaba Castle is one of the most important Andalusian monumental and archaeological sites on the Iberian Peninsula. Its almost thousand years of history have allowed …

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The Alcazaba de Almería is a former Moorish fortress on a hill above the city. Construction of the second largest alcazaba in Spain began in 955 on the orders of Caliph Abd al-Rahman III and ended in the 11th century.

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The view from the Alcazaba over the city and the bay is exceptional. In turn, the Alcazaba is visible from the sea up to 55 kilometres from the coast on clear days.

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1. Balsa de la Chanata – Torre de la Garrofa loop from Benahadux - Pechina

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2. Torregarcía Hermitage – Playa de las Amoladeras loop from Almería

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3. View of Almería Bay loop from Almería

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Elevation 130 m

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Tuesday 10 February

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14 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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

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Alcazaba and San Cristóbal Hill

1. Balsa de la Chanata – Torre de la Garrofa loop from Benahadux - Pechina

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3. View of Almería Bay loop from Almería

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