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Country
  
Spain

Elevation
  
278 m

Community
  
Andalusia

Province
  
Province of Almería

Time zone
  
CET (UTC+1)

Area
  
65 km²

Local time
  
Tuesday 7:38 AM

Municipality
  
Province of Almería

Weather
  
11°C, Wind W at 16 km/h, 58% Humidity

Arboleas is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

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Map of Arboleas, Almer%C3%ADa, Spain

Found in the Almanzora valley, Arboleas is a small town on the bank of the now dryAlmanzora River, in the spurs of the Sierra de los Filabres.

It has a strong agricultural economy growing citrus, olive trees, almond trees and cereals such as wheat and barley.

  • Distance to the capital (km): 120
  • Local Inhabitants: Arboleanos
  • Number of Inhabitants: 1540
  • Postal Code: 04660
  • The village of Arboleas is situated on the riverbank in the Almanzora valley, one of many small settlements along the course of the river, which waters the fertile plain. It has a strong agricultural economy, producing citrus fruit, olives, almonds and cereals. Its history can be traced back to prehistoric times, through to the Romans, Moors and Christians, though the origins of the present village are medieval.

    Detached villa for sale arboleas in almeria spain ref 13591


    Places of Interest

  • Church of Santiago, late 19th century
  • Torre de Arboleas, possibly a 15th-century watchtower, now a clock
  • The bridge over the river
  • Festivals

  • Santa Ana, 26 July
  • San Roque, 15 August
  • Virgen del Pilar, 12 October
  • Patron Saint festivities, last Sunday in October
  • References

    Arboleas Wikipedia