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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Albox
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Albox
Albox is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cantoria, 45km from Tabernas Desert.
Albox is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Cantoria, about 6 km away.
Albox is a Spanish municipality in the province of Almería in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is situated in the north eastern part of Valle del Almanzora and 120 km from the provincial capital, Almería. In 2024 it had 12,408 inhabitants. Its area is 168.42 km2 and it has a population density of 74Read more
inhabitants/km2.
The municipality is made up of the areas of Albox, Llano de las Ánimas, Llano del Espino, Llano de Los Olleres, La Molata and Las Pocicas. Other scattered areas are Fuente del Marqués and Aljambra.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Albox?
Within an hour or so of Albox: Alto de Velefique (29 km), Mojácar Pueblo (38 km), Tabernas Desert (45 km), Tabernas Desert, Almeria (Spaghetti Westerns) (51 km).
Are there any good drives near Albox?
The nearest famous roads are Alto de Velefique, Puerto de la Ragua and Puerto de las Palomas (Cazorla).
Where is Albox?
Albox is in Andalusia, Spain, about 6 km from Cantoria.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,178
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.3886, -2.1495
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Albox
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Mojácar Pueblo
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
45 km · about 50 min drive
film location
Tabernas Desert, Almeria (Spaghetti Westerns)
Europe's only desert hosted The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and A Fistful of Dollars; the Fort Bravo and Oasys sets survive as attractions.
51 km · about 60 min drive
beach
Playa de los Muertos
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Albox
- 29 kmAlto de VelefiqueA 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.
- 38 kmMojácar PuebloA cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
- 74 kmFaro de Cabo de GataA clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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