Cargadero de mineral El Alquife, Industrial loading dock ruins in Almeria, Spain.
The massive iron structure stretches from the railway terminal to the sea, featuring stone pillars and metal beams for mineral transportation.
Built in 1904 by The Alquife Mines and Railway Company Limited, this dock facilitated iron ore exports from Granada mines until 1996.
The structure represents the industrial revolution period in Spain, connecting mining communities from Granada to the Mediterranean shipping routes.
The ruins stand near Almadrabillas Beach, between the commercial port and marina, accessible through the Almeria waterfront promenade.
Following Gustave Eiffel's architectural principles, the structure allowed trains to unload minerals directly into ship holds through an elevated system.
Location: Almeria
Address: Ctra. de Ronda, 19, 04004 Almería, Spain
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:00-22:00
GPS coordinates: 36.83167,-2.46374
Latest update: August 29, 2025 14:49
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