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Vélez Blanco Travel guide
Vélez Blanco : Michelin's recommendations
The region of Vélez Blanco and Vélez Rubio lies to the north of the province of Almería, a stone’s throw from the province of Murcia. It contains some important archaeological sites decorated with cave paintings, such as the Cueva de los Letreros (the “cave of signs”). The houses of Vélez Blanco extend across the hillside at the foot of the Sierra de María, dominated by a majestic castle.
Tourist attractions Vélez Blanco : Things to see and do
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Castle of Vélez Blanco
Calle El Castillo E - 04830 Vélez Blanco
Built in the 16C by italian artists on the request of the first marquis of Vélez. Some decorations (wooden friezes, marble) have been removed to museums. From the square keep, there are some fine views over the surrounding area.
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Sierra de María Nature Reserve
E - 04830 Vélez Blanco
This 22,500 ha park stretches across the communes of Vélez Rubio, Vélez Blanco, María and Chirivel. Some areas are more than 2,000 m altitude and the land is covered with thyme, holm oak, pine trees as well as wheat fields.
Hotels Vélez Blanco
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Velad Al Abyadh
Balsa Parra, 28 E - 04830 Vélez Blanco
Velad Al Abyadh is a charming rural hotel, set in the Sierra de María-Los Vélez Nature Reserve. Its air-conditioned rooms offer wonderful views of the mountains or the white village of Vélez-Blanco. Each room at Velad Al Abyadh features traditional ..
Restaurants Vélez Blanco
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El Molino
Curtidores E - 04830 Vélez Blanco
This impressively located restaurant occupies an old mill (molino) in a pedestrian street in the town's old quarter. Try traditional dishes and house specialities such as kid goat, cep mushrooms and Iberian ham croquettes in its rustically furnished ..
