Almeria - Do & See
Alcazaba
A 10th-century fortress with three huge enclosures, gardens, and the Walls of Hayrán marching down the valley to the San Cristobál hill opposite. Warrens of cave houses are cut into the rock below. Great views of the city and port, and the most legendary sunsets.
Price: EU citizens free (show passport), others €1.50.
Catedral
With its towers, buttresses and sturdy walls, the 16th-century Cathedral did duty as a fortress against pirate raids, but its interior soars gracefully.
Alijbes Arabes
Perfectly preserved 11th-century Moorish water cisterns.
Museo Del Aceite De Oliva
Olive presses and tapas in the café.
Centro De Arte
Modern art and changing exhibitions.
Cowboy Country
From "Lawrence of Arabia" to "A Fistful of Dollars" and David Beckham’s Pepsi ad, countless films have been shot in the desert hinterland. Old movie lots are now theme parks: Mini Hollywood is the best known.
Soberbio Escenario
The 34,000-hectare Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park has beautiful beaches, bird-filled lagoons and mountains plunging to the sea. Buses run to villages and lively Mojácar rent a cycle or car to explore.
