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Church of the Annunciation
The church of the Annunciation is located in the Plaza de La Glorieta, the nerve center of the social life of the town,
Andalucía / Almería
AlmeríaAndalucía
Níjar
AlmeríaAndalucíaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
356m
ALTITUDE
S. XVI
CHURCH
30.000
INHABITANTS
CERÁMICA
ARTESANÍA
What you'll find here
Defensive tower
en pie · S. XVI · Open to visitors
Atalaya de Níjar
Notable church
fortificada · S. XVI · Open to visitors
Santa Maria
Historic altarpiece
barroco · S. XVIII · Open to visitors
main altar
Mudéjar gem
S. XVI · Open to visitors
Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación Church
National Historic Site
historic town
Scenic viewpoint
Atalaya de Níjar
Natural / national park
Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Living local crafts
nijareña ceramics
White village
whitewashed houses
Movie village (film locations)
Campos de Níjar (1984) - documentary film
Film locations
- Nijar Fields(1984)Documentary
Nijar, between the sea and tradition, a place with soul.
At the foothills of Sierra Alhamilla and 300 meters above sea level stands the town of Nijar, which has seen the passage of time and the passage of various cultures including the Muslim period that left an indelible mark on the layout of its streets, architecture, cuisine and crafts.
As an anecdote to highlight that the surrender of Níjar (Nixar) to the Catholic Monarchs took place in 1488 and scenes of these events are reflected in a relief of the lower choir stalls of the Cathedral of Toledo.
Narrow and labyrinthine streets, white cube-shaped houses, adorned with colorful flowerpots allow
…Images of Níjar
What to see
Places of interest
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La Atalaya
The tower of La Atalaya was declared of Cultural Interest with the category of monument in 1985 and is one of the main s
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Water Museum
The Water Museum is one of the many attractions of the town, located in the old building of the market of 1950, which in
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El Portillo
El Portillo is one of those streets with a special charm, which deserve to be visited and that in the historic center su
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Pottery and Jarapas
A visit to Níjar is a visit to its craftsmanship, known for preserving the tradition both in ceramics and in its jarapas
What to do in Níjar
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Route of the Nasrid Villages passing through NíjarMULTIEXPERIENCES
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What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Gastronomy
Restaurants, local products and culinary tradition
Location
Níjar is located in Almería, Andalucía.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Níjar.
Camper Park Olivares (Los Albaricoques)
Consult price20 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Camper Park Olivares
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Níjar Almería (NW Granada). Western town of Los Albaricoques; beaches at ~15 min. Overnight stay prohibited on beaches and natural areas of the municipality.
- Access:
- Cortijo Jurado s/n, Los Albaricoques (AL-3112). Private fenced area in the heart of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park. Legal overnight stay; reservation recommended. Closed some summer months (Jun-Jul according to sources).
- Phone:
- +34 660 674 645
Cabo de Gata Camper Park (Paraje El Nazareno)
10 €/night40 seats · Services only: 5 € · Pets allowed · Managed by Cabo de Gata Camper Park
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Heart of the natural park; near San José and Genoveses/Mónsul beaches. Only legal overnight stay in coastal area near Olivares.
- Access:
- AL-3108 km 15.1, Paraje El Nazareno (Boca de los Frailes). RTA CM/AL/00050. Overnight ~10 €/day (low) with shower and emptying; electricity +5 €. Open all year round.
- Phone:
- +34 673 821 888
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(61 puntos)
A 4.4 kmRápido · 22 kW
ITV NíjarAutovía del MediterráneoA 6.7 kmUltra-rápido · 60 kW
AtlanteAvenida Príncipes de AsturiasA 6.9 kmRápido · 22 kW
MercadonaCalle de la BóvedaDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
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