Parque Megalítico de Gorafe, Archaeological site in Gorafe, Spain
The Megalithic Park of Gorafe contains 240 dolmens distributed across 10 necropolises along the Gor River valley, forming stone burial structures in the red clay landscape.
The Bronze Age burial monuments were constructed using large pieces of local sedimentary rock called caliche, representing funeral practices of ancient agricultural societies from 6000 years ago.
The archaeological complex preserves collective burial chambers of various shapes including trapezoidal, rectangular, pentagonal, quadrangular, and polygonal designs across the 20-kilometer valley stretch.
Visitors can explore 37 restored dolmens through three marked routes, starting from the interpretation center in Gorafe village, which displays archaeological materials and 3D documentaries.
The site combines a certified Star Park for astronomical observation with archaeological elements amid a landscape of eroded limestone and conglomerate formations called Badlands.
Location: Gorafe
Website: https://andalucia.org/es/gorafe-turismo-cultural-parque-megalitico-de-gorafe
GPS coordinates: 37.47917,-3.04472
Latest update: May 21, 2025 11:11
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of coast. Geological formations include the red volcanic rocks of Riotinto, a result of 5,000 years of mining, and canyons housing 240 Bronze Age dolmens in Gorafe park. Villages like Setenil de las Bodegas feature unique architecture, with houses built beneath natural rock overhangs shaped by the Trejo River. The Castle of La Calahorra, built in 1509 at an altitude of 1200 meters, combines Spanish fortifications with Italian Renaissance decoration. Further north, Baños de la Encina hosts the Burgalimar Castle dating from 968, surrounded by extensive olive groves. These sites showcase different facets of Andalusian heritage, from prehistoric remains to Moorish inscriptions, in environments ranging from mountains to Mediterranean coastal zones.
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