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Things To Do in Almunecar
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Almunecar Attractions
A complex of parks and ruins in Barrio San Miguel near the beach explains Almuñécar’s rich history. The Parque Botánico El Majuelo (see above) in the central city next to the ruins of the Roman fish paste factory is filled with tropical and subtropical species that flourish in the warm microclimate.
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Castillo San Miguel
Archaeologists have found ceramics here that date these fortifications back to a Carthaginian compound in the 3rd century b.c.e, and there’s ample evidence that the Romans also fortified the spot. (That garum trade was worth protecting, apparently.) The castle you see today, though,… - Museum
Museo Arqueológico
The structure itself is perhaps the greatest artifact in this local history museum. It occupies a portion of the Roman ruins (La Cueva de Siete Palacios) set into the city hills. The rather elegant vaulted space contains artifacts from the various cultures that once called Almuñécar… - Zoo/Aquarium
Parque Ornitológico Loro-Sexi
More than 1,500 birds representing more than 100 species fly in large caged areas in this modern aviary. Scarlet macaws, toucans, and peacocks provide colorful splendor.
