Centro de Visitantes Las Amoladeras

About the museum

The Las Amoladeras Visitor Centre is the main reception facility of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, at the entrance to the park on the road between Retamar and Pujaire. It belongs to the network of public-use facilities of the Junta de Andalucía and houses the park’s reception and shop, an information area on the Red de Espacios Naturales Protegidos de Andalucía (Network of Protected Natural Areas of Andalusia), and a multipurpose room for exhibitions and events, where an audiovisual about the park’s values is screened.

The exhibition shows the volcanic origin of the Cabo de Gata range, with a rich collection of minerals and an interactive map, and explains the semi-desert climate of the park, the flora adapted to it and the ecosystems of the coastal strip and the protected marine zone. It also covers human settlements since the Neolithic and the traditional uses and crafts inherited from Arab culture, such as esparto grass, jarapas (rugs) and pottery.

The centre includes the Rincón del Geoparque de Cabo de Gata, which provides information on other territories of the European Geoparks Network. A visit guide is available in Spanish, German and English.

Highlights

• Exhibition on the volcanic origin of the park, with a mineral collection
• Interactive map and modules on climate, flora and fauna
• Human settlements since the Neolithic and traditional crafts
• Rincón del Geoparque de Cabo de Gata
• Natural park shop

Permanent exhibition

• Exposición del Centro de Visitantes Las Amoladeras – Display on the volcanic origin of Cabo de Gata, its semi-desert climate, flora, coastline and human settlements since the Neolithic, with interactive modules.

Operated by

Junta de Andalucía (Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar); gestión: Natures, S.C.A.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The official listing indicates parking for people with disabilities and states accessibility for physical, visual and hearing disabilities, with no further details. An adapted virtual visit is available.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

From Almería, take the N-344 towards Murcia and leave at El Alquián towards the Retamar neighbourhood; continue on the AL-3115 towards Pujaire. At kilometre 7, after crossing the Rambla de Las Amoladeras, you will find the entrance.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Natural park shop and reception area.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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