Vélez Rubio, Fact Sheet

SOME BASIC FACTS

Vélez-Rubio is a town in the north of the province of Almería. Located in the south of the region of “Los Vélez”, it is the biggest town of the region and the first Andalusian town with which you will make contact when entering from the east. 

It is a village with an area of about 281,96 km² and it is located at 840 meters of altitude; its population is of about 6.555 inhabitants.

WHERE TO GO

There are many places to visit in Vélez-Rubio. “La Iglesia de la Encarnación” is one of the most famous monuments that you can find here. It is located in the square of the town, next to the town hall. “El Palacio de las Damas Catequistas” is another of the most beautiful places to visit. It is located in the market street and very near to a convent. “El Parque del Mesón”, “La Fuente del Gato” and the swimming pool are other well known places in the town.

WHAT TO DO

You can do many interesting things in Vélez-Rubio, for example, you can visit its famous museum where you can learn many things about the history of the town. However, if you want to do beautiful and exciting hiking trails, you can go to the Castellón’s ruines or to the Mahimón’s arc from where you can see the town in all its splendor.  

WHO´S FROM VÉLEZ-RUBIO 

Dolores Rodríguez Sopeña was born in Vélez-Rubio. She is known all around the world after her beatification. 

Miguel Guirao Gea was born in Vélez-Rubio too and he was an important doctor of the time.

Written by: Noelia Navarro Motos, Andrea Quiles Campos, and Luz Soriano Sánchez. 

Teacher: Luisa Martos Sánchez

Proyects: Innicia, Comunica, Patrimonio.

Visit Chirivel, a beautiful traditional village in the region of Los Vélez

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Artículo realizado por / Made by: 
Alumnas: Eva Inglis y Áurea Aránega Román (IES José Marín)
Profesora: Carmen Martínez Jover
Proyectos: Comunica, Innicia, Patrimonio 

María, a different village in Los Vélez Region

María is a small town of the region of Los Vélez, with a population of around one thousand three hundred people.

María during a winter day

María is a beautiful town with a lot of amazing places and many things to do. First, you can go to the square. Here you will find the town hall, our church and the library. All the Sunday mornings we have a street market, and you can buy the typical fruit of the place and eat some churros while you see the rest. And during the summer we have a kiosk and some weeks with free cinema nights.
                                         

It’s 2 o’clock, you’re hungry and looking for a place to eat. Then we have a lot of restaurants and pubs. The most important restaurant is El Panzas, a very well valued restaurant with nice food. You will find it opposite the park, a recreative area. It has a football pitch, a little area for the children, a paddle court and the public swimming pool.

Restaurant El Panzas

And finally, you can go to the Hermitage of the Virgin. A very beautiful holy place. The Virgin of the Head is kept inside the church during the most part of the year.

In conclusion, if you like tranquility, nature and culture, you should visit María.

Artículo realizado por los alumnos: César y Alejandro Fernández Martínez (3º ESO A)

Profesora: Carmen Martínez Jover - IES JOSÉ MARÍN

Proyectos: Comunica, Innicia, Patrimonio