Los Cerricos between Mountains and History
Culture and Local History
The historic centre of Los Cerricos developed around the Iglesia de San Bartolomé. The building dates from the 19th century. The Iglesia de San Bartolomé features a battlemented tower. It is made of red brick and is attached to a nave.
The Castellón de OlÃas is a walled structure. It dates from the Argaric period. El Villar is a district. It contains numerous archaeological sites. Traces of a flourishing past can also be found there. The high rocks of El Villar once served as a refuge. They also once served as a settlement site.
The local history thus connects the historic centre with additional sites from different periods. Alongside the 19th-century church building are the walled structure from the Argaric period and the archaeological sites of El Villar. The rocks of El Villar preserve the historical connection between refuge and settlement site.
During a documented procession, the image Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados del Buen Retiro del Saliente Coronada was brought to Los Cerricos. It came from the Santuario Diocesano del Saliente. Pilgrims were able to accompany the procession on foot.
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For further exploration, this page also includes the following places as additional destinations: Taberno, La EnvÃa, Carboneras, LubrÃn, Tabernas, Adra, Terque and Uleila Del Campo.
Nature and Landscape
Los Cerricos lies between mountains. The landscape around Los Cerricos combines almond trees and grain fields. The Sierra de las Estancias is a mountain in the vicinity of Los Cerricos. The Peñón de la Chaparra is a mountain in the vicinity of Los Cerricos. The Cerro de la Atalaya is a summit in the vicinity of Los Cerricos. The Cerro El Roquez is a mountain in the vicinity of Los Cerricos.
Further Sites
The Mina romana de lapis specularis del Espejuelo is located in the wider regional surroundings of Los Cerricos. It is an ancient site. El Malagón is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Los Cerricos and is an ancient site. The Castillo de Vélez-Blanco is located in the wider regional surroundings of Los Cerricos. It is a castle. The Casa del Marqués de la Romana is located in the wider regional surroundings of Los Cerricos. It is a palace.
Paths and Routes
The path from Los Cerricos to La Noria crosses the boundary between Oria and Chirivel. A livestock trail begins at this point. A livestock trail runs eastwards to the Sierra del Saliente and follows the boundary between Oria and Chirivel. This livestock trail includes a challenging ascent of approximately 760 metres to a pass. The route ends at this pass.
To the higher-level travel overview: Almeria.
