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What to see and do in Balanegra

What to see and do in Balanegra (Poniente Almeriense, Almería): 6 places across monuments, nature, activities and curiosities, with a photo and a Google Maps location.

1 Villages · 1 Monuments · 2 Activities · 2 Historical milestones

When to go to Balanegra: festival calendar

May: Romería de las Alberquillas (Balanegra) (first Sunday of May)
July: Fiestas patronales de Santiago Apóstol (semana del 25 de julio)

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What to see and do in Balanegra

Balanegra
Village
Coastal municipality of 3,055 inhabitants (2025) at 15 m altitude, split off from Berja. It was an Autonomous Local Entity from 1987 and was established as an independent municipality in 2015.
Torre de Alhamilla
Monument
Cylindrical defensive tower from the 13th to 15th centuries, originally 12 metres high, restored as a viewpoint in 2008.
Fiestas patronales de Santiago Apóstol
Activity
Balanegra's main festival.
Entrega de Balanegra a Berja
Historical milestone
In 1516 the territory of Balanegra was handed over to Berja as compensation following the separation of Adra.
Independencia municipal de Balanegra
Historical milestone
After a process of separation from Berja that began in 2004, Balanegra became an independent municipality in 2015.
Romería de las Alberquillas (Balanegra)
Activity
Pilgrimage of Balanegra with a communal paella gathering.