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The city of Almeria was founded at the base of a nearby mountain range, in the middle if Almeria Bay. Almeria's culture and history date back many thousands of years. Almeria, south of Granada, has a rugged coastline with unspoilt beaches and sun-baked desert scenery and offers the quietest nightlife of any part of Mediterranean Spain.


General Information about Almeria Population : 168,026 Capital City : Almeria People : Spanish Religion : Predominantly Roman Catholic Language : Spanish, English widely spoken
Almeria Tourist Information Time Difference : GMT+2 (GMT+1 from 25 Oct to 27 Mar) Health Risks : None, however travellers should have up to date tetanus and polio immunisations. Flight Times from UK : 2-3 hours Currency : Euro Banks : 09.00 to 14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00 to 13.00 Sat Tipping : Around 5-10% in bars and restaurants unless a service charge is added. Around 5-10% of metered fare for taxis Tourist Office Tel : (UK): +44 (020) 7486 8077
When to Go: Almería is a year-round destination the average temperature is 18ºC and it stays at a pleasant 24.6ºC during the summer. The beautiful; crystal clear, clean sea is normally a lot warmer than the air. Once you get in, you will never want to get out. Almería also has some excellent beaches; the longest stretches of coastline in the whole of Andalusia. Going Around: Almería is not well served by either railways or buses, so the idea of hiring a car is definitely a good idea if you plan on exploring at all. Tourist Information: Natural Parks/AREAS/RESERVES: Cabo de Gata,Níjar Sierra María,Los, Vélez Natural Park Desierto de Tabernas Natural Area Sierra de Alamilla Natural Area Albufera de Adra Natural Reserve Natural Monuments Arrecife Barrera de Posidonia Natural Monument Isla de Terreros e Isla Negra Natural Monument Isla de San Andrés Natural Monument Piedra Lobera Natural Monument Sabina Albar Natural Monument BEACHES: Cabo de Gata beaches: The rugged coastline of Almería is sprinkled with a pretty of mixture coves and miles of beach. The beaches are a true paradise. Mostly located between the Cabo de Gata-Nijar and the beach of Aguamarga, some beaches are the most virgin and less explored zones of the Almería province. Few popular beaches are: Vera Beaches. Garrucha Beaches. Mojacar Beaches. Carboneras Beach. San Miguel de Levante Beach. La Fabriquilla / El Corralete Beach. El Descargador Beach
OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST: Tetica Mountain: Standing 2080 meters above the sea level this place offers some of the most breath taking views of the region. Ruined Village of Belemina, Benizalon. SalienateMonestry, Albox. Sierra Maria. The farmhouse of Friar. Goldmines of Rodalquilar. Vera Bull ring. Castle of Marques de los velvez (Velez Blanco). Castle of tahal. Cuveas de Sorbas