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The parish church of Santa María in Albox, which was under the protection of the Virgin of the Rosary in the 18th century, was built between 1718 and 1728.

Both the name, al-Boj, and its foundation are of Arabic origin, although the area's habitation dates back to the Neolithic period.

Both the name, al-Boj, and its foundation are of Arabic origin, although the area's habitation dates back to the Neolithic period. The Phoenician presence was evident in the search for minerals, particularly silver. Later, the Roman and Islamic presence is evident in the abundance of archaeological remains found in the area.

Albox, with approximately 11,000 inhabitants, is located at the foot of the Sierra de las Estancias, a mountain range known for its impressive natural landscapes and popular hiking trails.

The towns of Fines and Olula del Río are an encounter with the culture of marble; figures and pieces of marble with inscriptions and inspiring phrases appear on the old railroad track. In Olula there is the famous giant head of a woman, on the other side of the road, you have to be careful not to pass it by. And nearby is the town of Macael for those interested in visiting the “white gold” quarries of the Almanzora Valley. Purchena is far from the road, it is a town with an Andalusian feel, with narrow streets with whitewashed facades at the foot of the remains of an old Muslim fortress from the Nasrid era. The railway continues to trace the slopes of the valley and cross seasonal boulevards over imposing stone bridges to the Tíjola station, which preserves a train engine from the glorious era of the mining railway and the railway buildings. The station is a bar with food service and a terrace on one of the platforms. In Los Canos there are remains of the old iron ore loading dock. The carts arrived loaded with material by aerial cables from the mining sites and by simple gravity they filled the train cars that were in the tunnels located under the loading dock.

Albox is a picturesque town in the province of Almería, in southern Spain, located at an altitude of 420 meters. Located in a valley surrounded by mountains, it is known for its beautiful landscapes and traditional architecture. Among the most outstanding places is the church of La Encarnación and the castle of Albox. It is an ideal starting point for exploring nature and the nearby coast.

Albox is a locality in the province of Almeria that borders Chirivel and Vélez-Rubio (comarca de los Vélez) to the north, Cantoria to the south, Taberno and Arboleas to the east, and Oria and Partaloa to the west. It is located in a kind of valley, the Valle de Albox.

It is a pity that this station, which was once one of the most important on the line, has not been maintained and restored. Even so, pedaling through here evokes the importance that the railway once had in the entire area.