Macael Turismo

Discover the Land Of Marble

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

Salvador Méndez Rojano
Salvador Méndez Rojano
2021-05-14
Carmen es magnífica. Te descubre aspectos del mármol, de esa industria, que hace que la valores. Gracias.
Antonio Lozano Garrido
Antonio Lozano Garrido
2021-04-25
Magnífico, y gran profesional a cargo del mismo
JAVIER CRIADO REVILLA
JAVIER CRIADO REVILLA
2021-01-16
javier p
javier p
2021-01-09
Me encantó . La persona encargada no está allí por casualidad. Muy profesional. Gracias!!!
Patricio López
Patricio López
2020-11-04
Muy interesante. Lo recomiendo. Carmen es una guía muy amable y muy cercana. Trasmite la relación histórica de esta zona y de todas sus familias con las canteras.
paqui gomez
paqui gomez
2020-10-10
Informa de como se trabajaba el marmol en el pasado y despues damos una vuelta con el coche por las canteras .una mañana muy entretenida y las monitoras muy cariñosas
Damian Gomez
Damian Gomez
2020-09-27
Buen lugar para conocer la cultura, su gente y cómo trabajan con el mármol.
Aidaos Paz
Aidaos Paz
2020-09-24
Bonito centro que te enseñan como ha evolucionado el trabajo de picapedrero y cantero una pasada. Habra que ver la ampliación el año que viene.
jose maria valls ortiz
jose maria valls ortiz
2020-09-23

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

LocaTION

Garcia Lorca Street, 50, 04867 Macael,Almería

Contact

Phone : 950128916

Email : info@macaelturismo.com

Timetable

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.

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