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Almería

The easternmost city of Andalusia and starting point of the Mozarabic Way. Its Alcazaba, the largest Arab fortress in Spain, dominates a route start of desert landscapes.

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Almería, the city of light and cinema, offers the easternmost starting point for the Mozarabic Way. Starting a pilgrimage here is beginning an adventure of unique landscapes and spectacular contrasts. The city is dominated by its imposing Alcazaba, the largest Moorish fortress in Spain, offering breathtaking views of the port and the city. Pilgrims can begin their journey from the Cathedral-Fortress of the Encarnación, a singular temple built for defense against pirates. The path starts from Almería to venture into the Tabernas Desert, Europe's only desert, a dry landscape with cinematographic beauty that has been the setting for numerous western films. This first part of the route is demanding and requires good planning. It is a unique starting point on the Jacobean route, an experience combining the history of its Alcazaba, the aridity of the desert, and the promise of green landscapes waiting further north, along the Via de la Plata.

Last updated: 18/05/2026

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Almería a Rioja

15.00 km 4.25 h Baja

From: Almería

To: Rioja

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