El terremoto de 1884 y la reconstrucción de Arenas del Rey Historical milestone · Arenas del Rey, Comarca de Alhama, Granada The Andalusian earthquake of 25 December 1884 completely destroyed the town center. The reconstruction, funded with contributions from across Spain and the backing of King Alfonso XII, was directed by the architect Juan Monserrat Vergés. 25 de diciembre de 1884 Photo: Anonymous (Public domain) What to see and do in Arenas del Rey