Fuente de los Leones — Attraction in Macael

Visiting the Fuente de los Leones in Macael was a beautiful experience. The fountain is an impressive replica of the famous one found in the Alhambra of Granada, and it’s made entirely of stunning Macael white marble. The craftsmanship is exceptional—each of the twelve lions is carved with unique details, and the entire sculpture stands out as a symbol of both history and local pride.

The setting is perfect for photos, with the gleaming marble catching the sunlight and highlighting every curve and detail. Around the fountain, you’ll also find poetic inscriptions from the original design, translated into Spanish, which adds a cultural and historical depth to the visit.

It’s not just a fountain—it’s a tribute to Andalusian art and the marble heritage of the region. I highly recommend stopping here if you’re exploring Almería or nearby areas. It’s both inspiring and photogenic—perfect for anyone who appreciates sculpture, architecture, or...

The fountain of lions. A perfect replica of the fountain in the Alhambra of Granada, made by numerical control, in white macael marble. The location is perfect and always clean and working. When night falls, the lighting is activated and provides a spectacular view of the fountain. The visit is highly recommended; it is a much closer way to see the original fountain of the lions of the Alhambra of Granada but in this beautiful...

Recreación exacta de la fuente de los leones de la Alhambra de Granada. Esta fuente se ha construido en Macael para poner en valor el material tan preciado de la zona como es el mármol blanco, mármol que también se encuentra en la Alhambra, ya que en la época de su construcción se exportó desde esta zona para construir los ornamentos de palacio. Se puede ver en la fuente de los leones original, el enlosado del patio, las jambas de las puertas, las columnas, etc.

Macael ofrece al visitante y a su población una visión de esa ruta cultural del material blanco de la zona.

Como elemento especial, la fuente de los leones de Macael muestra traducidos y en orden numérico los versos que aparecen en la taza...