Place to visit
La Almoloya, Spain: what it is and when to go
La Almoloya is an archaeological site in Spain (Alhama de Murcia), at 584 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains and History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Spain · Nature, Mountains, History
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 584 m
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- ALC Alicante, 91 km as the crow flies
- Website
- la-bastida.com
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 37.95274, -1.50811
What it is and where
La Almoloya is an archaeological site in Spain (Alhama de Murcia), at 584 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Es un yacimiento arqueológico que pertenece a la cultura del Argar. Se desarrollo entre los siglos III y II ane. Se situa en la localidad de Pliego en Murcia.
It is in Alhama de Murcia, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.95274, -1.50811; the nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC, Alicante), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, Mountains and History places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit La Almoloya is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: La Almoloya has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sendero de La Almoloya de PliegoHiking1.6 km
- Castillo de Pliego y Alto del CairelHiking3.9 km
- Castle of PliegoCultural property in Pliego, Spain4.4 km
- Castillo de las PalerasCultural property in Pliego, Spain4.6 km
- Barranco Blanco. El Berro - GebasHiking7.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is La Almoloya?
It is an archaeological site in Spain. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit La Almoloya?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to La Almoloya?
The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 91 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sendero de La Almoloya de Pliego, Castillo de Pliego y Alto del Cairel, Castle of Pliego. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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