Visit the ‘Cable Ingles’ with amazing views of the city of Almeria
The Cable Ingles is an impressive landmark in Almeria. Photo courtesy of Ideal.es.
Tourists that have visited Almeria in the past may have passed the Cable Ingles without ever knowing what it was used for. It is a piece of industrial history, an impressive landmark that you are now able to go and see and walk on, all the way till the end of the pier.
The Cable Ingles is an old mining railway pier located in Almeria, Spain. It was inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII during his visit to Almeria in April 1904. It was used to transport iron between the train station and the ships of the Almeria port. It was built for the Scotland-based company The Alquife Mines and Railway Company Limited and was in use until 1970. It was declared a Cultural Heritage Site by the Andalusian Government in 1998.
The Cable Ingles in Almeria, photo courtesy of Ideal.es.
The Cable Ingles, photo courtesy of Ideal.es.
From 3 April of 2023 it is possible to walk the full length of the railway and visit the pier. A unique experience that gives the visitor new impressions of the city of Almeria. Entrance is free, but it is necessary to reserve a timeslot.
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The Cable Ingles in Almeria. Photo courtesy of Ideal.es.