Almeria Shelters of the Spanish Civil War Tour
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Experience Highlights
Go through the most secret corridors and corners of the Civil War shelters in Almeria in this tour of about 1 hour, which is completed with the viewing of a video with testimonies of witnesses of the time. The 1-kilometre tour through underground galleries with a specialised guide is an enriching and exciting experience not to be missed.
Discover the darkest part of the Civil War and how people hid to avoid the bombings. From operating theatres to private rooms, you'll learn how an entire community lived during a conflict.
- Learn about the history of Spain and the dark days of the Civil War by joining this tour of the shelters of Almeria.
- Walk with an expert guide through 1km of underground tunnels, and hear explanations about the places where people took shelter from bombing.
- Marvel at the spaces where entire communities and groups lived below the surface, where you'll find operating theatres, dormitories and much more.
What’s included
- Tour of the Civil War shelters in Almeria
- Professional guide (in Spanish)
- Video with eyewitness accounts from the time
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Step by Step
Do you want to know more about Spain's 20th century history and are you intrigued by our dark past? Then you need to take this tour of Civil War shelters in Almeria of approximately 1 hour. This tour will take you through narrow corridors and hidden corners, revealing how an entire community survived underground during the conflict.
Accompanied by a specialist guide, you will explore an underground labyrinth approximately 1 kilometre long, uncovering the secrets of how people sought refuge to escape the terrifying bombardments during one of the darkest periods of Spanish history. From former operating theatres to private rooms, you will immerse yourself in the daily lives of those who faced uncertain times in these underground shelters.
In Almería there are 52 bombing raids that fell during the Civil War, by water and by land. In total, approximately 754 bombs devastated the city and thanks to these underground structures, thousands of people survived. This place had the capacity to house approximately 40,000 people.
