Experiences In Macael Turismo
VISIT TO MACAEL MARBLE INTERPRETATION CENTRE
Get to know the history, tradition, innovation and future of the exploitation of Macael marble in a space that allows the contextualization of the culture linked to this activity.
Get to know the work of the stonemason and its surroundings from the first person by making a visit to the most representative areas of the quarries, approach impressive white marble benches, practice the old communication system with “conchshells”, the process of “breaking up” the marble and enjoy stunning panoramic views from the viewpoints.
VISIT TO MACAEL VIEJO + CIM
A space where, in the past, the workers settled and in which currently, excavation work is being carried out that are revealing remains from different times.
VISIT TO THE CRAFT AND SCULPTURE WORKSHOP + CIM
Get to know in first-hand the work of the artisan by visiting an authentic craftsman’s workshop, where you can see how different pieces of marble are made by hand.
REVIEWS AND OPINION
MAIN ATRACTIONS
MARBLE MORTAR
Marble mortar is a very popular object that has become our tourist icon
FOUNTAIN OF THE LIONS
Replica of the Fountain of the lions of the Alhambra, installed in the Plaza de la Constitución in Macael with the aim of enhancing the use of its marble in art throughout history
MOSAIC DREAM OF A STONEMASON
An impressive mosaic designed by the sculptor Eduardo Cruz located on the 94 steps that make up one of the most iconic streets of Macael
MONUMENT TO THE STONEMASON
It is a memorial located in a semicircular square where a large sculpture sculpted on a “mass” of white marble is located. After it you can see 4 bas-reliefs made by hand by different local artisans in which different historical periods are represented
HISTORICAL RECREATION STONEMASONS AND CHIEFTAINS IN THE FIGHT FOR MARBLE
An opportunity to live the past and to know what it means to be a stonemason in Macael through the lawsuit of the quarries
EUROPEAN MARBLE ITINERARY
An itinerary that brings together the four most important European regions in the extraction of marble
INDUSTRIAL AND SCIENTIFIC TOURISM OF ALMERIA
Product club that allows to gather in the same place the destinations of scientific-industrial tourism in the province of Almeria
MARBLE TRAIL
The marble path goes into the heart of the quarries through which the transformation of the landscape is appreciated.
Macael Turismo
Garcia Lorca Street, 50, 04867 Macael,Almería
Phone : 950128916
Email : info@macaelturismo.com
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Holidays included (Sunday and Monday in the afternoon is closed)
May- October:10: 00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 20:00.
November- April: 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:00.
