Top 6 Natural Monuments around Armuña De Almanzora

The shortest beautiful gorge in the world

One of the places that most impresses those who take a walk through the Almanzora Valley in the north of Almería, is El Estrecho located in the municipality of Urrácal. This narrow gorge is located on the Salada Rambla at the foot of the El Castillico hill. For decades it has not been possible to pass due to the large amount of vegetation that was on the boulevard. In the past, with the flooding of the riverbed, it was cleaned naturally, but the construction of dams to prevent large avenues and floods has caused, over the years, a large number of oleanders, tamarisks, blackberries and false reeds to appear. They prevented access. Thanks to the cleaning work that has been carried out, today we can enjoy a walk that surprises us with its particular geological formations of great beauty. The passage of water, which will accompany us along the route of this gorge, and the action of the wind, have shaped these spectacular geological formations for years, and its walls reach several meters high. It consists of two separate formations whose length reaches around half a kilometer where our senses will begin to enjoy the spectacle that this environment offers. A natural wonder worth exploring! 🌿🏞️

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. 🌿🏞️

The Fuente del Huevo Waterfall in Bayarque, Andalusia, is an impressive natural place. From the hermitage of El Salvador, you can follow the Bacares River until you reach the Fuente del Huevo. From there, go up to the upper part of the Cerrá and return to the town. This tour combines nature, history and tradition, and offers a unique experience in the region. 🌿🏞️

The Fuente del Huevo Waterfall in Bayarque, Andalusia, is an impressive natural place. The Fuente del Huevo is a legendary place where people used to go up to eat hornazo with egg during the San Marcos festival.

This narrow gorge is located on the Rambla Salada at the foot of the hill “El Castillico”. For decades it has not been possible to pass due to the large amount of vegetation that was on the boulevard. Formerly, with the flooding of the riverbed, it was naturally cleaned but the construction of dams to prevent large avenues and floods has caused a large number of oleanders, tarays, blackberries and false reeds to appear over the years. the access. Thanks to the cleaning work that has been carried out, today, we can enjoy a walk that surprises us with its particular geological formations of great beauty. The passage of water, which will accompany us on the route of this gorge, and the action of the wind, have shaped these spectacular geological formations for years, and their walls reach several meters in height. It consists of two separate formations whose length reaches around half a kilometer where our senses will begin to enjoy the spectacle that this environment offers.

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.

A waterfall about 4 meters high pours the water flow into a small lagoon