The resort of Almeria is located in the south-east of Spain . This is the main city of the same coastal province of Costa del Almeria in the autonomous region of Andalusia . Although every year the relatively young but promising and prosperous this resort attracts more and more tourists every year . They come here for a great rest, which will provide beautiful beaches, mild climate, amazing nature, developed tourist infrastructure and unique history of the region . Almeria is preferred by tourists who like active recreation, yus lovers of a variety of entertainment and sightseeing tours to the sights .
Nature of Almeria strikes with its contrasts: here there are many kilometers of beaches of light gray sand, and majestic cliffs, then gradually descending to the sea, then steeply dropping over it. In contrast to the greenery of individual sites, there are stony deserts without vegetation and rivers with dried up beds: the nature of this resort seems wild and wild.
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How to get to
In Almeria it's very easy to get by air: here is the airport of the same name, where Iberia direct flights arrive. The cost of the ticket will depend on the season: the most expensive flight will cost in June-August - 26-28 thousand rubles in both directions. During the period of August-May tickets will cost from 18 to 20 thousand rubles
If you want to visit not only this, but also other resorts in Spain, you can get here by flights with transfers in Barcelona and Madrid. Every day Aeroflot planes fly to Madrid from Moscow (ticket price from € 199 + fees). From Madrid to Almeria can be reached by bus (ticket price € 23). The cost of the flight from Moscow to Barcelona is € 350-460, and from Barcelona to Almeria for only € 150 you can get by plane on one of the 5 direct flights.
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Climate
The resort is characterized by a mild Mediterranean climate. Almería is the record holder for the number of sunny days per year. And precipitation here falls very little, and those last only a few days somewhere between November and February. Therefore, you can get a beautiful tan at the resort of Almeria at any time of the year. The average annual temperatures of the Mediterranean climate of Almeria are + 15-25 ° C. The air temperature in winter reaches a mark from +5 ° C to +12 ° C, water at this time of year has a temperature of +5 ° C to + 8 ° C. In March-June, the temperature here is about 23 ° C, in July it reaches 28 ° C, and the sea warms up to 23 ° C. You can swim here until late autumn, because the water temperature until November does not drop below 18 ° C.
Beaches
Almería is famous for its many kilometers of white sand beaches and a huge number of beautiful seashells. For the beaches of Almeria, as well as for many Spanish beach areas, the Blue Flag of ecological purity is characteristic. This means that the beach season in Spain will not bring tourists any unpleasant surprises.
The developed beach infrastructure of Almeria will allow you to relax here with maximum comfort. In addition, here you can find a large number of a wide variety of entertainment, including water sports (jet skis, sailing catamarans, etc.). Children will also have something to do: the beaches of Almeria are equipped with various children's entertainment attractions.
Along the beach area there is a pedestrian embankment, where numerous restaurants, cafes, shops and souvenir shops are located. The most popular beaches of the coast are Las Salinas and La Almadrava de Monteleva. In addition, there are also "wild" beaches - for example Playa de Macenas, where you can enjoy a secluded bathing, detached from the outside world.
Shopping and shopping
Lovers of shopping will not be deprived, too, because there is a huge number of a variety of shops and shopping centers. A fascinating walk through souvenir shops will end with the purchase of a huge number of gifts for relatives and friends.
Book popular Almeria hotels at the best prices
| Nuevo Torreluz from 3,377 rubles Almería Plaza Flores, 10 | AC Hotel Almería by Marriott from 3 791 rubles Almería Plaza de las Flores, 5 | NH Ciudad de Almería from 4 067 rubles Almería Jardín de Medina, s / n |
| Hotel Costasol from 2 688 rubles Almería Paseo de Almería, 58 | Torreluz Senior from 2 964 rubles Almería Tenor Iribarne, 15 | |
| Torreluz Centro from 2 550 rub. Almería Plaza Flores, 8 | La Perla from 1 930 rub. Almería Plaza del Carmen, 7 | Sol Almería from 2 068 rubles Almería Carretera Ronda, 193 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Almeria
From the sights of Almeria you should see the Cathedral, built on the site of the ruins of the Muslim Mosque of Almedina in the spirit of late Gothic. In the old days, the cathedral was called the Cathedral-Fortress (Catedral-Fortaleza), because the entire city could have been sheltered behind its mighty walls in case of a raid by Berbers or Turks.
Also worth visiting is the ancient fortress of Alcazaba, the Plaza de Vieja (17th century) and the city hall (a monument of civil architecture of the XIX century) located on it. Fans of religious attractions will celebrate the monastery of Santo Domingo, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Convent of Las Claras and the Cathedral of Santa María de la Encarnación. In addition, there are the Archaeological Museum, the Marquises of Torrealta and Cabra, the Viscount Almansa Palace.
- With a head to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Wild West, forgetting that you are in Spain.
- Go to the photo shoot of the architectural attractions.
- Twist the pedals on the bike tour along the beautiful nature reserve.
- To buy souvenirs.
- Relax on the beach.
- Ride in the water park.
Of natural attractions of attention deserves the reserve Cabo de Gata-Nihar. To explore all the beauty of the reserve: lakes with transparent water, palms, flower beds and feathered inhabitants of the reserve (especially the mysterious flamingo), it is better to rent a bicycle.
The desert near Almeria is very similar to the landscapes of Colorado - that's why here for the shooting of European westerns a typical town of the Wild West was built - now this place is an interesting amusement park. Cafe-saloons, fascinating shows, a huge zoo, where there are more than hundreds of species of animals, do not leave tourists indifferent.
Leisure
Picturesque mountains Sierra Cabrera attracts fans of skiing, the wide and level fields of Almeria - lovers of golf (equipment can be rented), clear sea water and a unique underwater world - fans of water sports and scuba diving. The latter especially like the aqua park Parque Acuatico Mario Park near Almeria, in the town of Roquetas de Mar, where many water slides, 6 pools, artificial waves and a jacuzzi are built. Photos of Almeria (18)