Best Travel Guide Almería | ArrivalGuides.com

AlmeríaGuide was updated: 2024-03-21

Ringed by mountains and crowned by a spectacular fortress, Spain’s sunniest city mixes shopping centres and tapas bars with a mediaeval old town of narrow streets and tranquil squares. Along the coast you can find fishing villages, popular resorts, secluded beaches and the wild landscape of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.

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Facts

Population:	201,037 (2024)
Currency:	Euro, €1 = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	Emergency: 112 National Police: 091 Local Police: 092 Fire Brigade: 080
Newspapers:	La Voz de Almería: www.lavozdealmeria.com Sur in English: www.surinenglish.com Main national dailies in Spain: El País: www.elpais.com ABC: www.abc.es El Mundo: www.elmundo.es
Website:	www.turismodealmeria.org/en www.andalucia.org/en/provincia-almeria
Opening Hours:	Most shops are open Monday to Saturday from 9/10am to 1:30/2pm and again after lunch from 5pm to 8pm. Supermarkets and shopping centres stay open all day from 9am to 9pm or later. Banking hours are usually Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm and on Saturday from 9am to 1pm.
Tourist Information:	Almería Municipal Tourist Office Plaza de Almería, 12, Almería, Spain +34 950 210 538 oficinadeturismo@aytoalmeria.es

Do & See

A rewarding stroll around Almería's city centre is rewarding. Begin from Puerta de Purchena through the labyrinthine streets of the historic quarter. Then, continue to its busy port via colonnaded squares and the fortified Cathedral. Along the way, you can stop for a coffee or a glass of Spanish wine. Do not miss the lively food market just off the Rambla.

La Alcazaba Monument

The Alcazaba Monument is a 10th-century fortress with three huge enclosures, gardens, and the Walls of Hayrán extending down the valley to the opposing San Cristobál hill. Warrens of cave houses are cut into the rock below. From here you will have great views of the city and port, not to mention the most legendary sunsets.

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Cathedral of Almería

With its towers, buttresses and sturdy walls, the 16th-century Cathedral was built to serve as a place of worship and defence against the pirate raids from North Africa. The cathedral's Gothic interior comprises three naves and three chapels. Daily guided tours offer visitors the opportunity to explore the entire cathedral.

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Arabic Aljibes

Located beneath the Flamenco Club El Taranto, the Arabic Aljibes are perfectly preserved 11th-century Moorish water cisterns. These wells used to be part of the water network that supplied both the inhabitants of Almería and the military troops. Currently, the Arab Cisterns host an array of exhibitions throughout the year.

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Oasys Mini Hollywood Theme Park

Tabernas, Europe's sole desert, is home to the Oasys Mini Hollywood Theme Park. While its main attraction is the sets of numerous American Western films, the park also features live performances, a zoo, guided tours, and swimming pool areas. Additionally, the park also provides dining options and workshops tailored for young children.

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Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park

The 34,000-hectare Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park has beautiful unspoiled beaches, bird-filled lagoons and mountains plunging into the sea. Buses run to villages and the lively Mojácar. You can also rent a cycle or car to explore the area.

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Mojacar Marina Golf Club

For a game of golf, head north to Marina Golf in Mojácar. At the golf club you will have everything you need to play, whether you are a beginner or pro. Amenities on site include a restaurant, shop and much more.

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