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It was in the former town of Bobastro that Omar ibn Hafsen, a descendant of a Visigothic nobleman, established his headquarters. Here he brought together a group of rebels to protect the local inhabitants from the Ummayad Caliphate, before eventually embracing the Christian faith. All that remains today are the ruined walls of the alcázar (fortress), and an unfinished 10C church. Hewn out of the rock, the church has a basilical ground plan and is an unusual mixture of Roman, Visigothic and Muslim architectural influences.
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ACTIVITIESSEARCH NEARBY
- From€33.43El Chorro: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Shuttle Bus4.7 (3.8 K reviews)2.5 Km
- From€29Caminito del Rey: Entry Ticket and Guided Tour4.6 (1.7 K reviews)54.1 Km
- From€32.76Caminito del Rey: Tour With Official Guide4.7 (2.9 K reviews)6.27 Km
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide2.39 Km - Álora
- The Green Guide2.86 Km - Ardales
- The Green Guide3.15 Km - 29550 Ardales
More tourist attractions in Ardales
Where to sleepnearby
- From €69Rural Apartments overlooking the Lake.1.73 Km - Unnamed Road, 29550 Ardales
- From €60Apartamentos Parque Ardales1.83 Km - Barriada de los Embalses s/n, 29550 Ardales
- From €65Apartamento en Cortijo totalmente reformado en pleno paraje natural Junto al Caminito del Rey y los sectores mas importantes de escalada A solo 2 minutos de la Estacion de tren2.34 Km - El chorro Estación El Chorro, 29552 Alora
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Where to eatnearby
- Alternativa 2.0Around€256.29 Km - C. Real, 4, 29550 Ardales
- El MellizoAround€156.29 Km - Plaza San Isidro, 9, 29550 Ardales
- Mesón CarriónAround€146.37 Km - Travesia Chorro Caracuel, 29593 Bermejo
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