Almeria

Almeria, Costa de Almeria, Spain

This charming resort has recently become a major holiday resort which is steeped in history with tons to see.

Almeria

Among the winding streets you will find a whole host of bars, restaurants and museums. With the highest hours of sunshine and the lowest rainfall in Europe, this is the kind of place you would want to return to year after year.

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Almeria Hotels (20)

Offering modern accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere, this hotel makes the ideal base for those on a budget looking for a comfortable hotel close to sightseeing attractions and local amenities....

Popular hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a relaxed atmosphere; ideal for those looking for a relaxing stay close to the local amenities....

As one of the oldest hotels in Almeria, La Perla offers its guests comfortable accommodation in a central location. A great base for those on a budget looking to be within walking distance of the citi...

This first class hotel combines modern comforts with a great location in the historic and commercial centre of Almeria....

ATH Cabo de Gata is situated in the quieter area of Retamar, beside the El Toyo Golf Course, offering comfortable accommodation and a good range of on-site facilities....

A perfect choice for golf lovers the Barcelo Cabo de Gata is located on the beachhead of the bay that joins Cabo de Gata and the city of Almeria and has a wellness & spa centre, 3 swimming pools (...

Situated in a quiet area outside of Almeria, on the seafront and close to a Golf Course. With a good range of on-site facilities including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, children's playground and ...

Offering comfortable accommodation and quality service combined with a great selection of facilities and spa treatments; an ideal choice for a relaxing break....

Set in a historic building, this modern hotel offers elegant and luxurious accommodation and allows guests to experience a first class hotel in the heart of the city....

A modern hotel offering a central location close to all the local amenities with comfortable guest rooms; ideal for those looking for a relaxing stay in the heart of the city....

The Elba Almeria Hotel is a modern and welcoming hotel situated on the outskirts of the town, close to the Mediterranean Shopping Centre....

The Gran Fama Hotel is situated adjacent to the Mediterraneo Shopping Centre, providing first class accommodation with modern facilities. Well suited to either the business or leisure traveller....

The Nh Ciudad De Almeria is located in the very heart of the city, close to the main bus and train stations and within walking distance of many shops, bars, restaurants and the cities main sights....

With it's location in the heart of Almeria, this small city hotel combines comfortable accommodation with a welcoming atmosphere and makes a good choice for those looking for a base from which to expl...

Sevilla Hotel is a small and welcoming hotel in the heart of the old town and offers a comfortable base for exploring the area....

This small aparthotel enjoys a central location, close to the sites of the old town....

Small hotel set in the heart of the city combining excellent service and modern facilities with unbeatable value for money....

This modern hotel offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, suitable for both business and leisure travellers....

Vincci Mediterraneo Hotel is situated on the Mediterraneo Avenue, just 5mins from the Mediterraneo Shopping Centre and close to numerous bars and restaurants....

This charming and popular hotel combines modern accommodation with excellent service and is a good choice for those looking for a relaxing stay in Almeria....

Beaches

The waterfront in the old quarter of the city is dominated by the commercial port and ferry terminal. From the marina, heading east around the bay there is a string of beaches, all backed by a pedestrianised promenade, which runs for approx 2km.

Things to Do

Take a guided tour of the desert, its ravines and film locations - options include travelling by foot, bike, horse or 4x4.

Enjoy free entry (EU Nationals) to the Alcazabar, which you can see on the hill looking out over the city and the Mediterranean. This huge Moorish fort dates back to the 10th century and you can stroll through the impressive gardens, admire panoramic views from the watchtowers, explore the battlements of the castle and see the ruins of the palace.

Oasys Theme Park and Fort Bravo Theme Park both have a Wild West town with a variety of shows between them including CanCan dancing and cowboy gun fights. The shows are on daily throughout the summer and at weekends in the winter. Oasys is great for children and also has a mini train, safari zoo, a swimming pool and eatieries; Fort Bravo has been a movie set for hundreds of films.

Out and About

Behind the marina and the port there are beach gardens and a children's playground. Here you will see the huge historic iron railway bridge, the Cables Ingles. Heading inland, the tree-lined Avenida Frederico Garcia has a central garden with benches and children's play areas, shops, restaurants and pavement cafes. The city has a weekly market and for modern indoor shopping there is the Mediterraneo Centre which also has a supermarket and restaurants.

Almeria Cathedral dates back to the 16th century and is surrounded by green and palm-studded plazas and the winding streets of the old quarter.

Nearby Attractions

Approx 25km west around the bay, the Cabo de Gata offers a wealth of activities from simple sight-seeing throughout the reserve to, discovering the wealth of fauna and bird life, hiking through the volcanic landscape or relaxing in the secluded coves and snorkelling in their clear waters.

Heading inland, into the Tabernas Desert you will find the Almeria racing track and the welcoming Spanish village of Tabernas, with its 11th century castle. A little further on, towards Sorbas, you can take a guided tour of Castillo de Tabernas olive farm and mill. If you are feeling agile, you can also take a guided tour through the tunnels and cave galleries of the Sorba Caves to see the gypsum crystals and rock formations that lie within.

Graph displaying average temperatures throughout the year at Almeria

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