Approximately
an hour and a quarter drive from Almeria airport located in
the Almanzora basin lies the charming market town of Albox.
Situated between the better known towns of Huercal and Baza.
It is surrounded by the mountain ranges of Sierra de Los Filabres
and to the north the Sierra de Las Estancias which reaches heights
of 1500m.
With
good connections to the E15 Autovia del Mediterraneo (The Mediterranean
Motorway), which runs along the entire length of eastern coast
of Spain, Albox is easily accessible. Given this and in conjunction
with the fact that Albox is a typical white washed pretty village
set among charming cobbled streets that are dotted with small
plazas, it is something of a surprise that Albox has remained
unspoilt by tourism.
The
majority of visitors come to Albox for the Tuesday market. The
market is divided into two parts the first for fresh produce
and the other for everything else. It spans through the streets
and into the Rambla (A dry riverbed) and here you can buy everything
from clothes to livestock. A second smaller general market is
held on Saturday mornings.
The
surrounding countryside is made up of dramatic hills, orchards
of citrus trees and olive groves which provide a multitude of
areas to walk in and explore, Horse riding, cycling or for the
more adventurous off – roading in a 4WD. With the beach
resorts of Mojacar and Garrucha only forty minutes drive away
and with the villages of Arboleas, Oria, Cantoria and Taberno
within easy distance there is plenty to discover. The area is
also home to Europe’s´ largest observatory.
Albox
is a fully working Small Spanish town with all the required
local amenities, its fascinating medieval origins and local
traditions in ceramics combine a real flavour of Spain and make
Albox a ideal spot for re location or as an excellent base for
a holiday home.
