Albox

Albox,A a magical mountain town in Almería

Albox is a municipality in the interior of the province of Almería, in the region of Valle del Almanzora, in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia.

Have you heard of this charming town in Almería? Albox is known for the Sanctuary of the Virgen el Saliente. Built in the 18th century, it is the most important architectural jewel that the municipality has, in addition to being declared a historical-artistic monument. The town continues to have one of the oldest active Pottery workshops in the province of Almería.

Albox is a destination for lovers of hiking and outdoor excursions, since it has numerous routes on foot and by bicycle, being the one from Albox to Los Vélez and the one from Vélez Rubio to Oria the most attractive. About an hour away, you will find the wild landscape of Tabernas, with its 280 square kilometers of desert protected under the recognition of a natural park. This unique enclave has been the setting for famous western movies. Since the 1950s, it has attracted large film production companies from around the world, especially the American ones, loaded with their film equipment.

One of the charms of this municipality are its typical villas, country houses, village houses with their white facades, stone baseboards and beautiful mountain views. If you like the, in just 30 - 40 minutes you can be on the fantastic beaches of Vera, Mojácar, Garrucha ... and about an hour away, you can visit La Playa de los Muertos (Cabo de Gata), Playa de Mónsul ( Cabo de Gata), Playa de los Gevoneses and other exotic beaches where you can walk and relax. Can you imagine how simple life would be in a country house in Albox having these privileges at your fingertips?

Albox has many amenities to live all year round. It has a variety of shops, pharmacies, specialized stores, supermarkets, schools, secondary education, sports facilities, a medical center ... On Tuesdays there is a weekly market where many regional products are offered. Residents come to do their shopping, have a coffee, a drink and a snack or simply to savor the pleasant atmosphere. On Saturdays another fruit and vegetable market is set up.

The most popular festivals in Albox are on September 7, when the religious pilgrimage takes place, leaving from the Plaza Mayor of Albox until reaching the Sanctuary of El Saliente. This festival has been declared of Andalusian Tourist Interest. On September 8, the day of the Virgen del Saliente is celebrated. On November 1, the Cattle Fair, one of the most important cattle fairs in Spain in the past; and the San Francisco fair, on October 4. Holy Week in Albox is a week of processions where the steps of their brotherhoods parade.

This town has a great community, apart from the Spanish population we also have many foreign neighbors, such as English, Belgians, French, Germans, etc. that coexist peacefully and endow the town with a multicultural environment. Many of them have relied on the services of AlmeriaCasas to find their ideal villa or country house, since it is one of the real estate agencies with the largest offer of properties for sale in Albox and that offers the most help to non-residents in Spain throughout the buying process.

Albox has much more to offer. We recommend that you come and enjoy the beauty of this vibrant place with Casas Almería!

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