Hoyazo de Níjar

The Hoyazo de Níjar reaches an elevation of 230 meters and features exposed volcanic materials throughout its conical structure in the Almería province.

This submarine volcano transformed into a coral reef millions of years ago, leaving behind marine fossils visible on its slopes and elevated points.

Local residents frequently collect almandine garnets after heavy rains, continuing a tradition that spans multiple generations in the Níjar region.

Visitors can access the volcano via Mediterranean Highway A-7 exit 481, following AL-3106 toward Níjar and parking at a clearing 1.2 kilometers down a dirt track.

The site contains one of the world's principal deposits of garnets, which ancient mining operations extracted for use as abrasives.

Location: Níjar

Elevation above the sea: 230 m

GPS coordinates: 36.95933,-2.17018

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:18