To mention Macael is to talk about marble, famous world over and throughout history and used in monuments such as the Alhambra, the Roman Theatre in Merida, the Mezquita in Cordoba, the Palace of Medina Azahara, the Monastery of El Escorial, the Royal Palace, etc.
Due to this, the village, situated in the Sierra de los Filabres, has become a rich prosperous town in which this precious material is used in abundance; its true identifying mark.

General information

Tourist Area: Valle de Almanzora Province: Almería Distance from the capital (km): 107 Altitude above sea level (m): 535 Area (Km2): 44 Nº of inhabintants: 5828 name for people: Macaelenses Postal code: 04867