Cable Inglés
An iron ore loading pier built by a British mining company in 1904, its steel structure reaching out over the sea, a landmark of the port's industrial heritage.
The Cable Inglés is an iron ore loading pier built in the early 20th century by the British Alquife Mining Company. It entered service in 1904. Ore was brought down by rail from the mountains of Granada and tipped from the elevated pier directly into cargo ships. It is one of Spain's most important industrial heritage sites, and its steel truss structure looks especially photogenic in the setting sun. The pier itself is generally not open to the public, but the park and seafront promenade beside it offer close-up views, making it a good detour for an evening stroll.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Almería Cathedral
- Plaza Vieja (Plaza de la Constitución)
- Civil War Shelters of Almería
- Museum of Almería
- Alcazaba of Almería
- Los Millares
- Oasys MiniHollywood
- Fort Bravo (Texas Hollywood)