HISTORY OF TABERNAS
It is believed that the village’s name comes from Thabernax, named for the Greek legions, because it was the place where the troops were supplied in many inns or sales. Prehistoric settlements have been found, such as the town of Terrera Ventura (2850-1950 B.C), a Neolithic agro-pastoral and livestock settlement.
The centuries-long siege of the lands of Almería by the Berber pirates allowed for the fortresses to be maintained in good condition. In 1522, Carlos V was requested to repair the Castle of Tabernas due to its lamentable state. It had been the residence of Abu-Abdallah, El Zagal.
In 1566, a pirate raid took place. At that time, most of the population was Moorish, being defended by Juan de Peñatoja. The pirates anchored between Las Negras and Agua Amarga, reaching Tabernas before dawn on September 24 of that year. They looted houses and took many Christians captive. Some residents of the town would help the pirates and even went with them.
During the Moorish uprising of 1568, the Castle suffered an attempted assault by 200 Moors under the command of García El Zaucar, El Nagüar and El Bayzí de Gérgal. After the Alpujarras War in 1570, the Moors were expelled. The repopulation took place at the end of the sixteenth century with residents from outside the Kingdom of Granada. In the middle of the eighteenth century, according to the Ensenada Cadastre, it had a considerably larger number of inhabitants and the urban nucleus was divided into three neighborhoods; Alto, La Iglesia and La Fuente.
In the nineteenth century, the lead mines of Sierra Alhamilla were exploited, bringing prosperity to Tabernas. Today, thanks to the number of hours of sunlight per year, a Solar Platform has been installed to test the application of solar thermal energy. In addition, a series of high-tech investigations are being carried out in the same place.
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Situated in Tabernas, 48 km from La Envía and 10 km from Tabernas Desert, Alojamiento Las Dunas Bajo offers a garden and air conditioning. The property is set 32 km from Museum of Almeria, 34 km from Andalusian Center of Photography and 35 km from Almeria Air Raid Shelters.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Alojamiento Dunas centro is set in Tabernas. The property is around 9.1 km from Tabernas Desert, 12 km from Almeria Circuit and 32 km from Museum of Almeria. The property is non-smoking and is located 48 km from La Envía.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Alojamiento las Dunas is situated in Tabernas. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from La Envía.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Alojamiento las Dunas alto is located in Tabernas. The property is set 10 km from Tabernas Desert, 12 km from Almeria Circuit and 32 km from Museum of Almeria. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from La Envía.
Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the pool, Cortijo Oro Verde B&B is located in Tabernas in the Andalucía Region, 29 km from Almería. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Alojamientos Rurales Los Abardinales is located just outside Tabernas, around 30 minutes’ drive from Almería. This eco-friendly property offers an outdoor pool with loungers and a waterfall.
Surrounded by olive trees, Hotel Rural Hospederia del Desierto is set in the heart of the Desert of Tabernas. It offers an à la carte restaurant and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms.
Rooms feature a TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Located in the dramatic Almerian Desert, this welcoming, family-run hotel boasts luxuries of a boutique hotel including a outdoor pool set within pretty gardens and tasty, homemade food.
All air-conditioned rooms are uniquely decorated with rustic features including authentic, stone walls and wooden floorboards.
