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VISIT TO CIVIL WAR SHELTERS IN ALMERIA

War underground

Descend into the depths of Almeria to discover the shelters of the Civil War.

Visit to the Civil War shelters in Almeria

Discover a small city in the subsoil of Almeria

Between 1936 and 1939 a Civil War took place in Spain that pitted the democratic and republican state against the rebel side under the orders of General Francisco Franco. After the war, a dictatorship was imposed for almost 40 years.

Almeria remained for much of the war in the hands of the Republican government. The city was besieged by bombardments for long periods of time. Almeria was the target of 52 air and sea bombardments in which more than 754 bombs were dropped. With these data it is not surprising that Almeria had a system of tunnels that allowed the population to take refuge.

With this tour to the shelters of the Civil War in Almeria you will visit the galleries where the population took shelter every time the alarms sounded. You will learn about the history of this war in Almeria, the different areas of the shelters and how life was organized underground.

You will be able to visit about one kilometer of the more than four kilometers of total length of the subway galleries. You will visit recreated spaces such as the operating room, the warehouse or pantry, a private shelter and the connections with other tunnels that existed.

The shelters of Almeria are one of the largest and best preserved in Europe. It is estimated that around 40,000 people could take refuge there.

Would you like to know what life was like at a depth of nine meters?

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Mapa de los refugios de la Guerra Civil

Galerías de los refugios de la Guerra Civil en Almería — Under the soil of Almeria
An exciting tour through the tunnels of the Spanish Civil War

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Prepare your visit

Consider these facts and suggestions before you start.

Schedule:

To be consulted on the form.

Includes:

Specialized and accredited official guide and tickets to the Civil War shelters.

Duration:

Approximately 1 hour.

Meeting point:

Plaza Manuel Pérez García, s/n. At the access door to the shelter. Location on the map.

Characteristics:

Distance: 1 km. Unevenness: 10 m.

Accessibility:

Difficulty: easy. Not accessible for people with reduced mobility. Baby carriages are not allowed. Pets are not allowed.

Guide language:

Spanish and English.

Private tour:

Maximum 15 people.

Recommendations:

It is recommended to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before.

Notice:

Punctuality is very important, it is not possible to wait in case of late arrival.

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Why would you like it?

Here are some compelling reasons not to miss this experience.

You will learn how the people of Almeria lived during the Civil War.
You will tour one of the largest and best preserved refuges in Europe.
You will visit recreated spaces that will take you back almost a century.
You will be accompanied by an expert local guide.
You will enjoy a private experience with close and personal treatment.

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