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Cuevas Del Almanzora

Torre de Cristal Castle, Villaricos

Cuevas Del Almanzora

Torre de Cristal Castle, Villaricos

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Torre de Cristal Castle, Villaricos

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Location: Cuevas Del Almanzora, Bajo Almazora, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

June 6, 2022

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Built replacing an old tower (of Monroy) in 1763, for surveillance of the coast. In the 19th and 20th centuries it was the headquarters of the Civil Guard. Currently restored, it is an exhibition center. Also known for the Crystal Tower

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Antonio Ybarra 🚴🏻🚵🏼🧢🥾👀👣

July 9, 2022

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Crystal Tower Castle, Villaricos

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October 16, 2026

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The Cristal Tower, locally known as Torre de Cristal or Castillo de Villaricos, is located next to the beach in the village of Villaricos. The Cristal Tower was built between 1763 and 1772, during the reign of Charles III of Spain, on the site of an earlier tower, near the mouth of the Almanzora River. It is a horseshoe-shaped artillery tower for coastal defense.

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Quitapellejos Beach – Villaricos Archaeological Site loop from Playa de Quitapellejos

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Beautiful walk by the sea – Quitapellejos Beach loop from Rotonda Consum / AquaVera

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Villaricos Archaeological Site – Quitapellejos Beach loop from Palomares Bajo

9.91km

02:32

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 20 m

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Cuevas Del Almanzora, Bajo Almazora, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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