Vera Castle-fortress
Remains of the medieval castle and fortress-church after the 1518 earthquake.
AP-7 exit 540 Vera; in the old town of Vera village.Official website
Our guide
Almería has been inhabited since El Argar, 4,000 years ago. Phoenicians, Romans and Andalusis left behind more than fits in a list: these are the ones nearby that are worth the stop.
This is an extract of our guide. The full guide, with 36 chapters, 131 tips and the area map, is exclusive to guests staying with us: it is handed over a few days before you arrive.
5 places, from nearest to farthest.
Remains of the medieval castle and fortress-church after the 1518 earthquake.
Remains of the original Andalusi settlement on the hill facing Mojácar village.
16th-century Renaissance castle, now a municipal museum and library.
18th-century coastal fort facing Terreros and Negra islands.
18th-century fort above Águilas harbour, with views over the bay.
2 places, from nearest to farthest.
Eponymous site of the Argaric culture (Bronze Age, 2200-1550 BC).
Former Phoenician colony and Roman city of Baria, with a visitable Punic necropolis.
1 place, from nearest to farthest.
Roman Baria over the Phoenician town: salting factory and necropolis.
4 places, from nearest to farthest.
Historic district of rock-cut dwellings, some still inhabited.
8-metre gypsum crystal geode, the largest visitable in Europe.
Natural reserve with unique gypsum caves and formations, with guided tours.
Flat-topped fossil volcano with views over Playa de los Muertos.
What you see here anyone can read: what each place is, what is good about it and how far it is. It is the part that can be put in writing.
The rest is not learned by reading: it is learned by coming back, year after year. What time to arrive at each cove to find a spot. What to order at each table. Where to actually park in August. And the discounts we have negotiated with local businesses for guests who book direct.
Handed over a few days before arrival, along with everything about the apartment: from the wifi to the on-call pharmacy. Three homes in Vera Playa, run by us, with no platform commissions.