Spain’s Almeria is a fantastic place to visit if you love lounging around a beach or enjoy surfing and water skiing. Almeria also offers you a great town to explore, with its wonderful community, adding that extra something to your holiday you can’t find anywhere else. Booking with HotelTravel.com will offer you the best hotels in this wonderful coastal city.
In the south of Spain where the terrain is more rugged, resides Spanish Almeria. Exporting oranges and white grapes for the rest of the world to enjoy, locally grown fruits are what make this town special. Almeria has one of the longest stretch of beach in the region, with many tiny coves with sparkling crystal clear waters- usually not crowded. The unusual juxtaposition of desert and sea, allow Almeria a variety of activities such as water sports, paragliding, hiking, mountain biking, golf and horse riding. Hotels are easily found and offer everything one needs to enjoy this secluded gem of a city.
Almeria refers to both the province and the capital of the province in the Andalucian region of Spain. The city enjoys a prime Mediterranean location and as such enjoys year-round good weather, making it a popular destination with both summer vacationers and those looking to escape the cold winters of other EU countries.
Sandwiched between the coast and the Sierra Nevada, Almeria is an ideal destination for holiday makers who enjoy outdoor activities. The mountains offer excellent opportunities for hiking and biking, while at the beach you can either just relax on the powdery sands or get into any of the many water-based activities on offer. On days when it’s too hot to be outside, family visitors can take a trip to the fascinating aquarium in Roquetas de Mar.
Few visitors miss out on seeing the remains of the ancient Moorish castle known as the Alcazaba, the most significant sightseeing attraction in the city, if not the entire province. The Nicolás Salmerón Park is a popular spot for relaxing and enjoying the views; however, for the best in coastal scenery, the unspoilt Cabo de Gata is the best place to head to.
Almeria International Airport is the chief gateway not only to the city of Almeria, but to the province of the same name. The airport is situated eight kilometres from the city and maintains connections with domestic cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Melilla and Palma de Mallorca as well as links with various EU cities. From the UK there are flights by Monarch Airlines from Luton, Birmingham and Manchester, and from London Stansted with Ryanair.
Banks: 10:00 to 17:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Post Offices: 08:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Saturday
Government Offices: 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 20:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 20:00/21:00, Monday to Friday
