Went in August 2012. Arrived too late in the day so spent only about 20 minutes there before the site closed. Really disappointed as I love these ancient sites. Gave it 4 stars as I think it would have been worth 4 if I had been able to spend all the time there that I wanted to. It was not easy to find and we drove past it to begin with. It is on the left as you drive towards Almeria. There is a small exhibition and then you walk out some way to the site. It is huge and in the middle of a desert almost. So very hot in August and no where to get drinks so stock up. I saw a massive stone gatehouse, low walls and some hut circles but not much else. If I return to southern Spain I will most certainly visit it again.
Si te gustán los restos arqueológicos, es un sitio donde ver los vestigios del neolitico, pero además tiene unas reproduciones de las casas y contumbres muy ilistrativas.
Yacimiento arqueológico descubierto por Louis Siret, muy bien conservado y con una reproducción de la aldea tal y como era, también teneis la posibilidad de visitar un dolmen situado junto al poblado, un autentico dolmen del periodo Calcolítico
It is an icredible anciant culture, but don´t go to visit it on summer is very hot, is better on spring or fall.
Museo que expone muy bien y de manera muy clara los contenidos que expone. Mezcla lo el arqueológico con arte moderno, con algunas exposiciones nuevas o algunas instalaciones. Muy pedagógico y todo muy bien expuesto.
Muy recomendable para aquellos que gustan de ver como vivieron nuestros primeros pobladores. Un rincon de la prehistoria para escapar de la tension de lo moderno
The copper age settlement of Los Millares is THE must in this area (17 km outside Almería). The arqueological site consists of a number of fortifications (redoutes) and a main stronghold, civil buildings, walls, tholos graves and covers chronologically the span from 3 500 to 2 250 BC. From this age the site is singular. Well presented both on the site proper and the museum which will also show you a very instructive 9 min. film. Go See!
The museum contains findings from the Roman and pre-Roman site of Los Millares, which is about 10 miles north of the city and well-worth a visit as well. Entrance to the museum is free for EU citizens and the artifacts are well-displayed on three floors, with signage in Spanish and English. The centrepiece is a huge mock-up of a cross-section through the site, which takes you from 50,000 years ago to the present day. My only criticism is that there was a medieval section which seemed not to bear any relation to the rest and which was not mentioned in the guide book - nor did it have an explanation in English!
Es bastante sencillo, nada espectacular pero se respira la historia. no ir en las horas de mas sol, mejor por las mañanas.
Los Millares is a very interesting and beautiful place, well worth a visit. In fact, we will be making another trip there soon, as there is such a lot to see. Be sure to watch the explanatory film before you start out from the Information Centre. It helps if you are able to walk for half an hour or so, as the site is spread over a fairly wide area. Watch out for opening times, I think it's open from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and possibly later in the day, and may be closed on certain days too.