Under the European theme ‘Heritage on Risk: Live, Resist, Reimagine’, the Almería municipality has designed a special program to highlight its historical and architectural richness. The activities connect Cuevas del Almanzora with over 150 events across Andalucía, coordinated by the Junta de Andalucía.
The Councilor for Culture and Tourism, Juana Haro, emphasized the importance of heritage as a living legacy. "We work tirelessly so that both the residents of Cuevas and our visitors can discover and rediscover the immense historical, artistic, and cultural wealth of our locality from countless perspectives," she stated.
The program includes experiences for all audiences, such as an immersion into troglodyte life at the Cueva - Museo on September 26th. A guided tour of the San Miguel Cemetery will also take place on October 10th, highlighting its funerary art and modernist pantheons.
A notable conference is scheduled for October 24th at the Casa Figueras, focusing on the restoration of its impressive 19th/20th-century modernist mural paintings. The talk, in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucía, will feature restorer Sonia López Martín and municipal architect Ismael Motos Díaz. Capacity is limited to 25 places and requires prior reservation.
Furthermore, on November 7th, ‘Cuevas with a Gaze: Participatory Heritage Photography through the Historic Center’ will invite attendees to capture the essence of the local heritage with their cameras, starting from the Castillo del Marqués de los Vélez.
Due to limited capacity for some activities, particularly at the Casa Figueras (only 25 spots available), prior reservation is essential through the Tourist Office of Cuevas del Almanzora. Contact them at 639 57 56 31 or via email at turismo@cuevasdelalmanzora.es.
