This Interpretation Centre of the Orange is a new establishment, built in 2014, that has been strategically designed and conditioned to show visitors the history and evolution of the orange and its impact on the region.
Cerro Fuerte is an archaeological zone situated in an important rocky mass, which importantly includes a Roman settlement related to the mining exploitation of the area, and a megalithic necropolis belonging either to the Ancient Copper or Final Neolithic era.
The church was built in the sixteenth century and is a very simple piece of architecture. Its front façade opens onto the Plaza de la Iglesia, whilst its other sides are exposed to vast open countryside.
The tourist office of Rioja is located in the town hall, opening from Monday to Friday.
Festivals in Rioja: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Día de Andalucía, Jueves Lardero, Carnaval, Semana Santa, Fiestas de San Marcos, Fiesta de San Isidro and Fiestas Patronales en Honor a la Virgen del Rosario.
The geographical situation of the town in the Andarax River Valley, a topography of easily defendable mounds between the river and the Sierra Alhamilla, has favoured settlements of various civilizations since the third millennium BC.
Rioja is particularly special in October, when the residents flood the streets to celebrate the festival of their patron saint, the Virgen del Rosario. It has about 1,450 inhabitants. The geographical situation of the town in the Andarax River Valley, a topography of easily defendable mounds between the river and the Sierra Alhamilla.
Hotel Balneario Sierra Alhamilla is a restored Moorish building, with a traditional central courtyard. The hotel has a spa, using natural thermal waters from the Sierra Alhamilla Mountains. Rooms at the hotel are bright and comfortable. They all have satellite TV. Rooms have an en suite bathroom, with a bathrobe included.
La Perla Hotel is set in the heart of Almeria, just 500 metres from the Cathedral, 37.5km from Cabo de Gata. It features a restaurant, a café and comfortable, good-value accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Rooms have air conditioning and an en suite bathroom. They also have a TV and a safety deposit box.
