Cerro San Cristobal, Almería, Spain

From the Alcazaba, descend in a northward direction through the Barranco de la Hoya, a line of wall that reaches San Cristobal Hill was built during the time of King Jairán (1012-1028) in the eleventh century. Here are the remnants of the neighbourhood amurallamiento musalla, which descends from the hill via the main street Antonio Vico.

On the hill, known in Muslim times as Monte Laham, there are seven towers, three square Muslim towers and four semicircular Christian towers. These were built by the Templars of Alfonso VII, who constructed a strong-chapel following the Christian conquest of the city under the command of the troops of Alfonso VII in 1147.

On this hill, which has an impressive view of the city, and located on a large pedestal, is the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, constructed of local Macael marble. It was restored in 2000 and it is said to bless the city and the Mediterranean Sea. It was originally built in the twentieth century (around 1930).

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Alla Kurilova (2 months ago)
Very beautiful view. You can see all the city from here

Jenny Shipway (4 months ago)
Not too much of a hike up. It's all been tidied up and is smart and pleasant. I guess the plants will grow more and then it'll be lovely.

CJ (2 years ago)
Has an amazing view of the city. There is some reconstruction around the area, which is good because at least they are noticing the poor state of the mountain. But this made it difficult to find the way up, as there were no signs to follow. There was a lot of garbage on the way up but also around the site.

Expat in Mazarron (3 years ago)
Worth a visit just for the views. No parking at the view point but plenty leading up to the view point. Some information boards and no picnic area.

Rowena Rowley (5 years ago)
I have to leave just two stars for this place as it’s pretty dreadful. The statue and view is lovely if you can cope with the heavily littered and dangerously dirty street to get there. Then the site is obviously used as a drinking den for the local down-and-outs. Oh dear. Go to the Alcazaba instead and look over from a distance, at least then you won’t have to put up with the smell either.

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