What to See in Algar

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What to See in Algar
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What to see in Algar?

Algar, a municipality located in the Sierra de Cádiz, is an ideal place to visit and from which to know the province. This town is surrounded by the spectacular ​​Los Alcornocales Natural Park, which is a natural area of great beauty that you should’nt miss.

To enjoy beautiful views and outstanding landscape, go to the Guadalcacín Reservoir, one of the largest in the province. Going into the natural sites we reach some ruins of some Roman fortresses surrounded by a magnificent natural environment where there is also a spring. This place is known as the Remains of Fortresses of Tempul and Birth of Water (Spring of Tempul).

Walking the streets of Algar you can find historic buildings. They are characteristic places full of culture that reflect the history of the municipality, such as the Bullring.

You can also visit 18th-century religious buildings, such as the Santa María de Guadalupe Parish Church. You will be able to know in depth the origins of this town.

On TUDESTINO we offer you all the information you need in order to know the history of the beautiful town of Algar.

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Los Alcornocales
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With 170,000 hectares, Los Alcornocales Natural Park is crowned as the best preserved nature treasure in the province of Cádiz. Its enormous extension covers 16 municipalities of Cadiz; such as Arcos de la Frontera, Tarifa, Medina Sidonia, Ubrique, Los Barrios, Jimena de la Frontera and Jerez de la Frontera. Its name refers to the park’s...

Guadalcacin Reservoir
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The Guadalcacín Reservoir (Embalse de Guadalcacín) is the largest in the province of Cadiz, with a capacity of around 800 million cubic meters. It is located in a spectacular natural environment. It covers areas of the townships of San José del Valle, Arcos de la Frontera, Paterna de Rivera and Algar. The Majaceite River is the...

Remains of Tempul Fortress and Spring (Tempul Spring)
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The Tempul Fortress (Fortaleza de Tempul), in Algar (Province of Cadiz, Andalusia), is an ancient defensive structure from which the ruins are preserved. It was built on a military building of Roman origin with a defensive character. The Spring (Nacimiento del Agua), in San José del Valle, supplied water to important towns such as Cadiz...

Algar Bull Ring
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The Algar Bull Ring, from the early 20th century, is a unique sight in Algar. The façade stands out. It is made out of stone. The inside is made of stone and masonry. The grandstands are arranged in concentric circles around the...

Santa Maria de Guadalupe Parish Church in Algar
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The Santa Maria de Guadalupe Parish Church is the most important religious monument in Algar. From the 18th century, its construction is closely linked to the founder of the town, Mr. Domingo López de Carvajal. He believed that the Virgin had saved his life on his return trip from Mexico. It is a rectangular building...

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