Vélez Rubio towns in almeria Andalucia, Spain. Descriptions and photographs. Almeria

Vélez Rubio

Distance to the capital (Km) 175
Local Inhabitants: Velezanos
Number of Inhabitants: 6,463
Postal Code: 04820

The capital of the los Vélez region, Vélez Rubio is a small town situated in the north of the province of Almería. High in the Sierra de María-Los Vélez National Park, it is a town steeped in history, which goes back as far as Palaeolithic and Neolithic times.
It has many outstanding pieces of architecture and places of interest for visitors and inhabitants alike. The historic centre was a walled community. A walk through the town is a joy, with a surprise to discover at every turn: The Parish Church de la Encarnación, was built in the place of the Parish Church de San Pedro when it was destroyed in 1751 by an earthquake; Casa del Indiano; the cloister in the Palacio de las Catequistas; to name but a view of the gems to be discovered within the town.
Just 4 km outside the town you will find Cueva de los Letreros. Where you can see fresh looking red and brown drawings dating back to 4,000 B.C. If you have ever visited the area of Almería, you will be familiar with the Indalo man, a good luck charm adopted by many locals. It is in these caves that you can discover its origin and perhaps benefit from its lucky charms yourself.
On a more up to date note, the town is a working town, which has a wide variety of restaurants, shops, bars and other stores. With its history, much of its income is derived from tourism, however it has not been spoiled as a result. Market day on Saturday is a must, stalls fill the four main streets and have a wide variety of things you want, need and would just like to have.

Places of Interest
Convent of La Concepción, 16th century
St Fancis Convent, 17th century
Parish church of La Encarnación, 18th century
Parish church of del Carmen, 17th century
Church of la Inmaculada, 17th century
Town Hall, 17th century
Cueva de los Letreros (Cave), 4km outside the town that date back to Neolithic times.
Pimenton watchtower, 13th century.
Miguel Guirao Regional Museum

Festivals
Meeting of the Cuadrillas, 1st January. Music and singing through the streets
St Joseph’s Day, 19th March
Livestock fair, 25th May
Spring Fair, 4-8th June
Summer festivities, 1-6th August
Virgen del Rosario, 10-14th October

Gastronomy
The food of this town is greatly influenced by the time of year you visit. There is a wonderful variety of traditional foods to be explored and you will not be disappointed by what is available. Cured meats. Gurullos (fried bread, garlic, spicy sausage, bacon…). Rice with turkey. Gipsy stew. Cod cakes. Almond cakes.

Town Hall
Tel 950 614 015
Email alcaldia@velezrubio.org