Níjar
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Description
Nijar municipality, the fourth largest in Spain, stretching from the Sierra Alhamilla to Cabo de Gata, with a straight-line distance of 25 km, which gives an idea of the area covered and the diversity and variety of areas of interest that has to visit.
The village is situated at the foot of the mountain range, forming a very attractive group of buildings due to its well preserved structure of Arabic origin, labrynthine, narrow streets, with its white houses, its Mudejar church, its craftwork and the friendliness of its people.
However, the most important feature of this municipal area is in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, first protected land and sea area in Andalusia which includes unique scenery: the only mountains of volcanic origin on the peninsula; the coastal strip with its dunes, beaches and saltworks, a true natural spectacle; and lastly the mile of protected sea, the depths of which are rich in sealife.
We must also add the places of great anthropological wealth such as the mines of Rodalquilar, el Pozo de los Frailes, el Cortijo del Fraile, San José, Las Negras, etc.
General information
Tourist Area: Cabo de Gata y Níjar Province: Almería Distance from the capital (km): 32 Altitude above sea level (m): 356 Area (Km2): 601 Nº of inhabintants: 26126 name for people: Nijareños Postal code: 04100Forecast
