Cable Ingles
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solo70
Mijas, Spain69 contributions
This was a loading pier where trains tipped their loads of iron ore in box-chutes which fed directly into the holds of cargo ships moored along either side. The railway was the first in Spain to be electrified (hence the "cable") but there was nothing "Inglés" (English) about it. It was designed by John Harrington, a civil engeneer from Glasgow, and built by Aleaxander Findlay & Co of Motherwell (near Glasgow). The iron came from the Alquife mine 93 kms up country. The mine was owned & worked by the Alquife Mine & Railway Co. of - guess where? - Glasgow, Scotland! It should really be called El Cable Escocés -The Scottish Cable Railway! The loading pier enabled 8000-ton ships to load in ten hours instead of two weeks. The railway line carried thousands of trains during its 72 years of working life. Now it is a Historic Monument of Scientific Interest, and an icon for Almería. See it and marvel at the strength of the lace-like girder supports - made in Scotland, to last several lifetimes.
Written July 29, 2010
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Cadiz_lover
London, UK31,371 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Reminded me of the west pier at Brighton before it began to sink into the sea. Rust is showing and surely this extraordinary monument to the endeavors of British industrial and commercial might over 100 years ago will gradually fall down. Catch the view whilst you can !
Written September 7, 2013
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MHJ1968
Kyogle, Australia251 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Why this even rates as a tourist attraction is beyond me. There is no explanation, it is not marketed by the tourist office. While it may have merit architecturally, how would anyone know? You can walk under it, around but that is about it. If you are in Almeria you cannot help but see it. Maybe if it was marketed and you could climb it or walk along it or there was a guided tour I could understand it.
Written June 14, 2013
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VicNorthampton W
Aguadulce, Spain1,246 contributions
Nov 2012 • Solo
I Drive by this thing regularly. Its an old rusted metal structure near the port in Almeria City. It may have some interest to people who want to know about civil engineering history, and I guess thats why it hasnt been knocked down yet but I find it an eysore. On site you cannot find any information, only on line, or by research of your own with local historians. Even the name is wrong, it was designed and built by a scotsman - shouldnt it be called Cable Escotia?
Written November 13, 2012
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JenMarkCo
Kingston, Canada876 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Standing out in the harbour on Almeria's waterfront is an unusual monument to the city's past. I don't know of anywhere else that has an ore bridge preserved as a heritage item. In its prime, this must have been a busy area but now... it is just a harbour backwater. There is nothing nearby to explain the structure or to give some insight into its history and significance to the city. Nearby are other similar large engineering structures that, although they were obviously important in the past, are just now unexplained monuments to that past. Nearby is a beautifully built stone railway viaduct curving across several roads and a roundabout. There is also a bright yellow small railway locomotive that has been preserved near where it worked. And up by Almeria's railway station is a large railway wagon hemmed in by large palm trees growing in its track! Either the wagon has been there a long time or the trees grew pretty fast or they were large when planted. The attractive railway station is currently being refurbished and is covered in scaffolding. Obviously the City of Almeria takes pride in its industrial past. :)
Written March 22, 2018
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onzils
Madrid530 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We went to Almería 3 years ago and some local youngsters were throwing their beer bottles to the cable inglés which looked in need of a lick of paint (and something more as well); now, some renovation work has been done, and the cable inglés looks good, but it could use a word of explanation now.
Written March 19, 2013
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HappyHols012
London, UK206 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
You will probably walk under it due to the fact there are very few points to get across the railway line to the beach. Its not something to go out of your way to see although it has a 'thats interesting now let's move on' quality.
Written October 31, 2018
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Tom R
Glasgow, UK253 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
I guess it was good in its day but has been left, what seems, unattended and upkeep. No signage or information available but can find info online, or ask a local. We were told it was for loading and unloading cargo for large ships.
Written June 30, 2018
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jellybeans17
8 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Well what to say about Cable Ingles.
I'm sure for some it's a sight to see but we found it quite boring.
Very spectacular in its engineering. In its day, when it was in full operation with trains running, I'm sure it was wonderful.
But now it's a rusty frame work of nothing and no information around it and only if you'd looked it up on the Internet would it make any sense! All around the cable ingles was under some sort of construction so the whole place didn't look very inviting.
I wouldn't go out of my way to see this again.
Only if I was passing, it would be a photo opportunity I guess!
I'm sure for some it's a sight to see but we found it quite boring.
Very spectacular in its engineering. In its day, when it was in full operation with trains running, I'm sure it was wonderful.
But now it's a rusty frame work of nothing and no information around it and only if you'd looked it up on the Internet would it make any sense! All around the cable ingles was under some sort of construction so the whole place didn't look very inviting.
I wouldn't go out of my way to see this again.
Only if I was passing, it would be a photo opportunity I guess!
Written March 5, 2018
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Terry P
Sandy, UK1 contribution
Feb 2018 • Couples
The reviews here seem to suggest a pretty boring city. No tourists, not a lot to do, nice fortress...
Arrived four days ago
Found ourselves in the Arab quarter, a fairly poor area by comparison and thought oops.
.then got to our air b and b which is marble heaven with all mod cons and bedded down.
Next day we did the nooks and crannies and there are plenty. All fascinating. Some of the buildings look decrepit, many of the kids have bad teeth from the churros shop down the road, but it's all good fun
One of the best live bands we have heard down in a cellar that evening. Then IRISH coffee in a bar at around midnight and a happy weave through the neighbourhood to home. The people at the gig were really friendly.
Last night. Just up our narrow little Street to a beautifully clean Arab restaurant for a blues evening (free) and pleasant meal. American blues singer with audience of about 50 of us had a good time.
Main shopping street is OK. Though Spanish fashion seems dated here. And more expensive than expected.
Beach is quiet cos it's February but a beer, tapas (free) and a sweater solve any problems there.
Sunday? Stay in bed..there will be music and dancing somewhere tonight for sure.
Listen..it's a great city. We both agree we could live here and find a good fun life. Granada was OK, as was Saville, but Almeria is closer to a good time if you get out on the streets and look for it.
74 and I am having a ball.
Get on the plane!
Arrived four days ago
Found ourselves in the Arab quarter, a fairly poor area by comparison and thought oops.
.then got to our air b and b which is marble heaven with all mod cons and bedded down.
Next day we did the nooks and crannies and there are plenty. All fascinating. Some of the buildings look decrepit, many of the kids have bad teeth from the churros shop down the road, but it's all good fun
One of the best live bands we have heard down in a cellar that evening. Then IRISH coffee in a bar at around midnight and a happy weave through the neighbourhood to home. The people at the gig were really friendly.
Last night. Just up our narrow little Street to a beautifully clean Arab restaurant for a blues evening (free) and pleasant meal. American blues singer with audience of about 50 of us had a good time.
Main shopping street is OK. Though Spanish fashion seems dated here. And more expensive than expected.
Beach is quiet cos it's February but a beer, tapas (free) and a sweater solve any problems there.
Sunday? Stay in bed..there will be music and dancing somewhere tonight for sure.
Listen..it's a great city. We both agree we could live here and find a good fun life. Granada was OK, as was Saville, but Almeria is closer to a good time if you get out on the streets and look for it.
74 and I am having a ball.
Get on the plane!
Written February 4, 2018
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