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The small agricultural town of Albox, situated approximately 130 km from the provincial
capital of Almeria, has become very popular with the English over the last few years.
It is a typical white-
Albox has all the services and facilities that you could wish for, including shops,
banks, a post office, restaurants, bars and several builders merchants. There are
schools for children of all ages and a 24-
It is encouraging to note that many of the local traditions are still carried out in Albox, including ceramics. The pottery factories of two famous' ceramicist families remain; they still cook the mud in the old Arab furnaces and produce decorative ceramics, mostly earthenware.
In Albox, and the surrounding area, there are a number of things to do. Not only are there are scenic country areas to walk and explore, it is also possible to go horse riding, cycling or off roading in a 4WD. The area is also home to Europe's biggest space observatory. There is a sports centre, a tennis club (which also has its own swimming pool) and a municipal swimming pool, which opens in July and August.
Like most Spanish towns and villages, every year Albox celebrates all saints week by having a massive fiesta /feria (party /fair). Thousands of people come from the surrounding towns and villages to join the towns folk of Albox in the celebrations. In addition to the preparation (and consuming of!) the traditional giant paella, there are many other events that take place in either a massive marquee or in the streets. There are fairground rides, stalls, and games, not to mention tasty food and copious quantities of drink available.