The historical importance of Los Millares, where what was probably Spain's first metalworking culture emerged nearly 5000 years ago, is greater than the spectacle of its site today, but history and archaeology fans will enjoy a visit to the site above the Río Andarax, 20km from Almería city. Outlines of defensive walls remain, as do ruined stone houses and some reconstructions of distinctive domed graves.
A small on-site interpretation centre sheds light on the site's history, as does Almería's Museo de Almería , which has plentiful exhibits on Los Millares' culture. The well-signposted site is 1km off the A348, 3km before Alhama de Almería.
