The 'hippie' temple full of stone monuments that almost no one in Almería knows about.

A curious and energetic place, visitors say it fills you with peace. The construction that Miguel Ángel began a few years ago in a cove in Carboneras, Almería, has become a place of pilgrimage, both for the curious and for those seeking meditation.

"It's not a temple, nor is it hippie," is what a retired local police officer is said to have said when he started stacking stones one day. He did it to relax and get rid of stress, but day after day he returned and continued his project until he had created hundreds of small monuments . He even worried about whether what he was doing was legal or not, because it's located in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, but the location belongs to the Coast, and as long as he doesn't use plaster or cement, there's no problem.

This temple is very close to Algarrobico beach, where the controversial illegal hotel is located, and is guarded by the Torre del Rayo. To get there, you have to walk along an unpaved road and then take a small path lined with white, yellow, and gray stones.

The building has become a popular place to visit and is also shared on social media. Here, they find a place to meditate, where positive energy permeates . Some people add a new stone or a small monument, actions to leave something important to them, but others cause damage, and Michelangelo has to rebuild some of his works.

Without a doubt, this is a soulful corner of the Almería coast where every visitor makes their contribution. A collective, open-air work of art open to all who choose to venture into this secluded cove. One of the most beautiful times to visit is at sunset, on calm days, when the last rays of the sun relax on the water and you breathe in the tranquility.

This form of stone stacking is called "apacheta" and in some parts of the world is considered an offering, but it poses a threat to biodiversity as human intervention alters the space. The growing interest in Zen culture and the increasing popularity of meditation have led many people to imitate some of its most common practices, such as stone stacking. This activity has been adopted as a spiritual symbol, especially linked to Buddhist cultures, where these mounds represent inner balance.