mountain pass
Alto de Velefique
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Olula del Río is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Fines, 36km from Tabernas Desert.
Olula del Río is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 6,244, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Olula del Río sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Olula del Río to your route.
Olula del Río is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
Located in the Almanzora valley, neighbouring villages are Macael, Purchena and Fines.
The village hosts the Museum Casa Ibáñez, a remarkable repository of modern and contemporary art including pictures of theRead more
Olula-born artist Andrés García Ibáñez and other works from Ibáñez personal collection.
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Olula del Río is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3544 latitude, -2.2975 longitude.
Olula del Río has a population of approximately 6,244 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain4 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
16 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
46 km · about 55 min drive
beach
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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