Los Millares
Los Millares, near Santa Fe de Mondújar, is a landmark of the European Copper Age: a settlement of 3200–2200 BC with concentric walls, 13 small forts and about 80 collective tombs.
About Los Millares
Los Millares sits on a plateau between the Andarax and the Rambla de Huéchar, 20 km from the sea. Occupied from about 3200 to 2200 BC, it had three concentric walls and an inner citadel, with 13 forts on nearby hills. Its people farmed, herded and worked copper. The necropolis of about 80 tombs covers some 13 hectares, and in 2022 the Spanish Congress backed a bid for World Heritage status.
The visit starts at the reception centre, with displays and an audiovisual. A path crosses the necropolis, lined with collective tombs, most with a round chamber 3–6 metres across reached by a passage, then passes the walls and the barbican of the main gate. The interpretation area has full-size copies of walls, huts, a copper workshop and two domed tombs.
Entry is free; groups must book on 677 903 404. It opens Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00–14:00 (last entry 13:30). The full visit takes 2.5–3 hours over open, uneven ground; the centre and interpretation area alone take 1.5 hours and suit small children and visitors with limited mobility. It is on the AL-3411, 20 km north-west of Almería; you need a car.
Come in spring or autumn and arrive at opening time, as there is almost no shade. Bring water, a hat and sturdy shoes. The Junta holds special visits at the equinoxes, when the sunrise lines up with some tomb entrances.
Los Millares in pictures
What you’ll find
- Archaeological siteRuins visit (10:00–14:00)Ticket
- Free entryFree visitFree
- ViewpointSightseeingFree
- Visitor centreVisitor information (10:00–14:00)Free
Nearby places to visit
The spa village of Alhama de Almería (4 km), with its hot springs, is the nearest place for lunch. Down the valley, Almería has the Alcazaba of Almería (14 km) and the fortified Almería Cathedral (15 km), and the city's Museo de Almería displays grave goods and pottery from Los Millares. To the east, the badlands of the Tabernas Desert (10 km) have western film sets open to visitors, and the gypsum caves of the Cuevas de Sorbas (40 km) are explored on guided tours. The nearest beach is Playa del Palmer (16 km), west of Almería.
Los Millares at a glance
Location
Metropolitana de Almería, Almería
Town
Santa Fe de Mondújar
Address
Carretera AL-3411, km 7–8, 04420 Santa Fe de Mondújar, Almería, Spain
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 10:00–14:00 (last entry 13:30). Closed Mon–Tue, 1 and 6 Jan, 1 May, 15 Aug, 24, 25 and 31 Dec.
Prices
Free; entry limited to capacity. Groups must book
Checked 1 Nov 2026 on the official website. Times and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Website
juntadeandalucia.es/aaiicc/enclaves/enclave-arqueologico-de-los-millares
Phone
+34 677 903 404
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