Sight Seeing in Almeria
Discover Almeria's wild pirate past and medieval history on a short break to this popular region of Spain. The Alcazaba is a Moorish fortress which is part ruins but provides great examples of towers, baths and dungeons from its medieval past. The highest point provides great panoramic views of the city's cave quarter.
Almeria Cathedral is a grand 16th century building built in place of the former Cathedral that was destroyed in a great earthquake. It is beautiful in its Gothic-Renaissance style and has a fortress like appearance after suffering pirate raids. The great altar is home to some priceless artworks and features magnificent decorations of marble and jasper.
A cheap flight to Almeria will also allow you to see its many museums and art galleries including the Morera Art Museum and Provincial Archeological Museum. The Archeological Museum has many Bronze Age exhibits, Iberian and Roman ceramics, statues and epigraphy. It also houses an intriguing collection of archeological remains from Almeria's history.
The Old Town of Almeria is also well worth a visit to sample traditional Spanish life amongst whitewashed houses, narrow, winding streets, medieval architecture and a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
Almeria is also the location of many natural sights of interest and beauty. The Cuevas de Sorbas are highly interesting, spacious caves with amazing rock formations. Tours are available through the caves and you can even clip on a harness and go searching for hidden caverns and treasures. The Cabo de Gata National Park is a must see as it is Andulucia's largest coastal protected area of great beauty and ecological wealth. The area has many plants and wildlife as well as fantastic beaches with clear seas that are perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Further a field, only 16 miles from the centre of Almeria, is the Tabernas Desert. Famous for being the film location for many Spaghetti Westerns this vast area is Europe's only semi-desert and its canyons and rocky landscape make for an intriguing place to visit.
Romantic Breaks in Almeria
Imagine spending your days lazing on a beach with your loved one, cocktail in hand, soaking up some warm summer sun and your evenings dining in a luxurious restaurant overlooking a glittering ocean. If this sounds like your idea of heaven then cheap flights to Almeria from Jet2.com will make this the romantic break destination for you.
Stroll along a beach, bathing your feet in the lapping water or wander through the old fishing port lined with boats for a relaxing break taking in the sights and sounds of a traditional Spanish town.
Sample some of the local produce by visiting Spanish vineyards where you can taste many different wines and choose which ones to stock up on so that your holiday can continue even after you get home.
In the evenings you could visit a traditional Spanish tapas bar or a luxurious seafood restaurant for some great fresh food in a romantic, seafront setting and then head on to one of the many bars for after dinner drinks and maybe even to watch a Flamenco show.
Fun Seekers in Almeria
The beaches along the coast of Almeria are great for trying your hand at different water sports. With facilities for scuba diving, jet skiing, waterskiing and many more. Visit El Toyo Beach for great swells to try surfing or head to Palmeral Beach where there is a windsurfing school and is well serviced by shops and restaurants.
If you fancy being a cowboy for the day head to Tabernas Desert where you can go horse riding through the dry and rocky landscape and recreate your favourite western film.
Visit during August and you can enjoy the Virgin of the Seas Festival which is 10 days of music, flamenco dancing, bullfighting and fairground rides and a perfect excuse to mix the sights of the festival with drinking Sangria.
Shopping districts in Almeria centre around Paseo de Almeria, Puerto de Puchera and Calle de las Tiendas where you can find local crafts such as ceramics, basketwork, rugs, bedspreads and blankets. The Gran Plaza in Roquetas de Mar is a large shopping centre including many popular UK and Spanish shopping boutiques. Puerto Rey also has many shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars for you to stock up on the essentials.
The nightlife in Almeria varies and you will find anything from Spanish bars to English pubs. The Tapas bars are great for good Spanish food especially seafood and restaurants tend to stay open later as the Spanish like to eat late.
For an ultra chic restaurant with excellent cuisine visit Restaurante Balzac in Almeria town centre for dinner and live music. The town centre is also the hub for the main collection of bars and clubs for a night out on the town.
Family Fun in Almeria
Almeria is a great destination for a family holiday as it is children friendly with a great choice of activities with plenty of restaurants and shops catering for children.
There are several long, sandy, blue flag beaches where you can spend your days, bucket and spade in hand, having fun by the sea. Beaches are well serviced with lifeguards so Mum and Dad can relax with a book whilst the kids build sandcastles and splash in the sea. The Nueva Almeria Beach is a great choice as it has calm waters and is surrounded by plenty of facilities to stock up with food, drink and lilos at the many shops, restaurants and tapas bars.
If you get bored of sand then head to Parque Acuatico Vera, a water park with several rides including twisting slides, an adventure river, wave pool, lake and smaller slides for smaller children. There is also a café, bar and sun loungers so you could easily spend your whole day here relaxing by the pool and joining the kids splashing around when you need to cool off.
Mini Hollywood in Tabernas is a must see on a family holiday to Almeria. Located just outside of Almeria city, Mini Hollywood is where several western films were shot and where Clint Eastwood first rose to stardom. The filming location of "A Fistful Of Dollars", "The Magnificent Seven" and "The Good, The Bad And The Ugly", Mini Hollywood is built around a real western film set with twice daily bank robbery shows, gun fights and a real working saloon, it's the perfect place to take your little cowboys and girls.
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Top Tips for Almeria
Stay out of the sun in the middle of the day as it gets very hot. The Spanish tend to take a siesta in the middle of the day and many shops and amenities close during this time so take a leaf out of their book and have a siesta too, that way you can avoid sunburn and stay out later enjoying the nightlife!
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