Villa Ciscarejo Country house between orange groves in Gádor (Almería)

Adra, the town where the coast meets the charm of the mountain villages of the Alpujarras, surprises visitors with its scenic and cultural richness. On this route we discover its most important spots, from the Las Albuferas de Adra nature reserve to the archaeological remains of Abdera, a town founded by the Phoenicians over three thousand years ago. A journey through the land that witnessed Boabdil's departure for Africa.
Linked to the city of Almería by the Mediterranean Highway, Adra's history combines the ancient Phoenician era, still present today in the Cerro de Montecristo site, with the splendour of modern times. Since the 8th century BC Populated since the 1st century BC, the Romans, Visigoths, and finally the Muslims settled in this area.
In Al-Andalus, the population resettled in La Alquería Adra la Vieja. After the Christian conquest, the townscape that still exists today emerged. Since the reign of Juana de Castilla, the town has been surrounded by walls. Sugar cane cultivation and the mining of the Sierra de Gádor brought prosperity to the town, which became an important industrial center in the 19th century, particularly thanks to the lead industry in San Andrés.

Its churches, pilgrimage churches, remains of walls, magnificent houses, fishing ports, and remnants of industrial complexes offer visitors a glimpse into the past and present of this town on the shores of the Mediterranean.
Adra retains the charm of a typical coastal village, as can be seen every morning and afternoon during the lively fish auction at the port market. Another Abderitan custom is tapas, which visitors can experience for themselves on the "Ruta de las Tapas" (Tapas Route) through the streets and squares of the town while enjoying the delicious local cuisine.

You can also practice water sports such as sailing, scuba diving, sport fishing, regattas, or other activities such as tennis, horseback riding, hiking... or simply relax on the beaches frequented by Empress Eugenia de Montijo. Not to mention the marina.
But visitors cannot leave the Adra area without visiting places like the Las Albuferas de Adra Nature Reserve, one of the wetlands of the Poniente Almeriense. Formed by the Adra River delta, it represents an important ecological habitat for more than 140 species of birds, among which the white-headed ruddy duck is particularly interesting.
A number of excursions throughout the municipality allow you to explore the coast and the inland, very characteristic of the Alpujarras region.

The Coast: A route through the beaches and cliffs of the Adra coastal area, with its crystal-clear waters ideal for diving. The Torre de Guainos, a Moorish coastal watchtower.
La Parra: A route that combines native flora and fauna with man-made terraced gardens and typical Alpujarra architecture. The Sanctuary of San Isidro, in the Barranco Almerín ravine.
La Rambla de Guainos: starts in Granada, in the Turón area, and ends at Guainos Bajos beach. This route is of great ecological interest and passes through a landscape marked by mills and irrigation ditches.
The Adra River: Home to the Fartet fish, a native species in danger of extinction. Visitors can also observe how humankind has transformed the river landscape with its flour mills, irrigation ditches, and reservoirs. The Alquería Adra La Vieja, a former Muslim settlement with an 18th-century church and popular architecture, is located here.
The Albuferas de Adra: Excursion route through this valuable nature reserve.