A circular hiking route, Tartessian artefacts and a parish church with several building phases give Almargen several sides to explore. When planning a stay, you can focus separately on the landscape and its cultural history.
Hiking the Dehesa de Yeguas circular route
The SL-A 311 “Dehesa de Yeguas” is a named hiking trail in the municipality of Almargen (Málaga). As a circular route, it follows the Cañada Real de Almargen a Sierra de Yeguas and the old Camino de la Dehesa. The route is considered easy and suitable for family outings. Trail conditions can change, so check them before setting off.
The landscape around the town is shaped by an agricultural plain with olive groves, grain fields and occasional windmills. The route passes the former Pedro Santo iron mine; entering the mine is not recommended because of the risk of collapse. It also passes the landscape feature known as “piedra dorada.” Along with the two historic routes, these landmarks provide specific points of reference on the circular walk.
The church and Tartessian artefacts
The Iglesia Parroquial de la PurĂsima ConcepciĂłn was built in the 16th century and remodelled in the 17th century. Its Mannerist main portal is crowned by a Baroque bell gable. Inside, original MudĂ©jar roof structures with looped ornamentation cover the nave and the presbytery. The portal, bell gable and roof structure display different architectural features in a single building.
The Colección Museográfica “Almargen: Orilla de Tartessos” displays a Tartessian warrior stela. Its exhibits also include the “Ídolo de la Fertilidad de Almargen”: a white marble sculpture from the Copper Age. The two objects point to different historical contexts—the stela to the Tartessian world, and the sculpture to a much earlier period.
The Museo “Centro de Interpretación de Almargen” is housed in a former water reservoir that has been repurposed to present the cultural heritage. Objects on display there include an “Espada forjada en bronce” from the Tartessian period. Before planning a visit, confirm what is currently on display and whether the museum is open to the public. The Museo de Almargen also offers visitor assistance, guided tours of the exhibition room, and local and regional tourist information; ask before your visit which of these services are currently available.
The Salado, festivals and more to discover
The Salado River rises in the Casa Blanca area. Its iodine-rich water is associated with medicinal properties that have been known since at least Roman times. The municipal swimming pool is located north of the town centre on the Salado and uses salt water from the river. If you plan to visit the pool, check the visiting arrangements in advance.
The patron saint festivities in honour of San Cosme and San Damián take place on 26 and 27 September. The RomerĂa de Nuestra Señora de Fátima in the La Saucedilla area is part of the festival calendar at the end of May. Easter Sunday is also recognised in Almargen as part of Holy Week’s intangible cultural heritage. These three occasions mark different points in the year; the stated dates of the patron saint festivities and the romerĂa are especially useful when planning a specific trip.
At the foot of the Sierra de Cañete, in the El Almirón area, a group of artificial caves with vertical shaft entrances extends for 200 metres. This archaeological feature complements the museum exhibits with a discovery in the landscape. Together with the Dehesa de Yeguas circular route, it offers another historical perspective on the area around Almargen.
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