Guía de Alhama de Almería

In this guide you will find information of interest in Alhama de Almería.

The municipality of Alhama de Almeria, stretches along the southern slope of Sierra de Gador to the Andarax river, bordering to the west with the term of Alicún and Terque, north to Alhabia, east of Santa Fe de Mondújar and south with Enix and the gadorense territory of the same Terque.

Its strategic position 'Puerta de la Alpujarra', has made him throughout history, instead of ancient settlements. Important remains of the Copper Age in Loma Galera and Huechar and bronze in Los Castillejos reflect the ancient occupation of this territory in Roman times must have reached a significant role, as evidenced by the appearance of major relics that relate to the old use of the hot springs. In medieval times, Alhama de Almería, lives a time of splendor reaching the fame of its spa to the Cordovan court, being visited by the caliphs themselves.

Alhama de Almería, with 3687 registered inhabitants, is one of the most populated municipalities of La Alpujarra.

From the point of view historical heritage, Alhama de Almería, it has enough sets to consider.

The town is 25 km. From the capital and is located at an altitude of 520 meters. above sea level.

Alhama de Almeria is the head of region Middle Andarax and Low Birth as follows therefore be the municipality in which concentrates more than 30% of the population and by bringing together the largest pate of business of it.

POPULATION:

the municipality as such and Huechar sweeps: In the municipality of Alhama two cores, 2 population are located.

ECONOMY:

The main economic activities of the municipality are agriculture, especially intensive (under plastic), the industrial sector linked to the existence of a company of prefabricated construction and several quarries, construction, metal and wood joinery, as well as business with large stock of commercial SMEs.

The tourism sector is represented with Balneario San Nicolas Hotel. Alvanta apartment, the Chiquito pension and catering companies.

Nature and gastronomy

Alhama de Almeria is situated in a strategic location for conducting activities of active tourism and nature. Its location at the foot of the Sierra de Gador, in the valley of Andarax, facing the protected area of ​​Sierra Nevada and a few kilometers of Tabernas Desert, opens a range of possibilities for many activities, such as hiking trails or in bicycle. In addition, when over a limestone terrain, the possibilities expand, finding several areas of rock climbing as well as a ravine to carry out canyoning.

Thus, nature lovers can explore this natural universe in enclaves as 'Barranco del Hall', the path of the Basillas or in the specific areas for climbing located in the Moralillo or the Marbles.

Lovers of the typical cuisine of Almeria, may not end your visit in Alhama without taste their pork sausages, migas, wheat pots, Fry rabbit or porridge with fish broth. A recipe based on the products of the land among those who have gained fame in and outside of our provincial boundaries, your baked goods headed for its delicious donuts.