Top 10 Things to do on holiday in Almeria Spain
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1. Visit the cave houses of Guadix
If you hire a car in Almeria, visit the fascinating town of Guadix in the eastern part of the province of Granada. Situated just 100km from Almeria, the cave houses at Guadix attract visitors from all over Europe. Cave dwellings have existed in Guadix for thousands of years, and people still live in these houses today. Cave hotels exist for visitors to spend a night or two in one of the most unusual places to stay in Spain.
2. Reaching for the stars near Almeria
If stargazing is your thing, reach for the stars at Calar Alto Astronomic Observatory in Gergals on the Sierra de los Filabres.The centre is situated on a mountain top which is over 2,000 metres above sea level, and you can enjoy superb views of space, the Sierra Nevada mountains and also the coastline of Africa.Make the most of the top ten places to visit in Almeria and book cheap car hire at Almeria Airport.
3. Visit Hollywood in Almeria
Almeria has been the setting for some of the most famous ´spaghetti westerns´ over the years. With its dry, barren landscape and areas of desert, Almeria was perfect for the making of ´A Fistful of dollars´The Magnificent Seven´ and ´Lawrence of Arabia´Visit Mini Hollywood and Texas Hollywood for a true taste of the Wild West in Almeria.
4. Sample the romance of Mojacar, Almeria
Mojacar is a beautiful hillside resort in Almeria, with much evidence of the Moorish occupation of Andalusia, thousands of years ago.Mojacar offers visitors a maze of winding, narrow streets to explore, typical whitewashed houses, and over 15km of unspoilt beaches.
5. Nudist beach at Vera Playa, Almeria
If clothes are not your thing on the beach, then get down and dirty at Vera Playa, Almeria. Arguably the world´s best naturist resort, Vera Playa is open all year round and offers visitors much more than an all-over tan. The resort boasts a four star hotel and plenty of restaurants and bars along the beach. For a holiday without the white bits, visit Vera Playa.
6. Super scuba diving in Almeria
Almeria is one of the best places to go scuba diving in Spain, especially around Cabo de Gata. You can see snappers, barracudas, eagle rays, red sea fish and ocean sunfish around Almeria, and there are some incredible deep-sea wreck dives available for more experienced divers.
7. Horse riding Almeria
There is no better place to ride in Spain than Almeria. You can ride over miles of rugged countryside and barren desert while making the most of the warm Spanish sunshine. Enjoy the unspoilt scenery around Tabernas, where many adventure films have been made, including Stephen Spielberg´s Indiana Jones.
8. Ancient Alcazaba Almeria
The amazing Alcazaba was built in the first half of the 10th century, and offers spectacular views over Granada and the harbour area. The historic walls of the Alcazaba dominate the city of Almeria, and you can climb to the top of the Torre de la Vela and overlook the whole of Almeria.
9. Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park Almeria
If you want to get away from the crowds for a day, take a trip by hire car to the stunning nature reserve of Cabo de Gata-Nijar. Ideal for diving and windsurfing, this is home to one of Europe´s most original geological features, and includes mountain ranges, sand dunes and an amazing coral reef. Almeria is easy to find your way around. Public transport is available from Almeria Airport but the most economical way to explore the region is to hire a car from the airport.
10. Beach sports at Almeria
There are plenty of beach sports to choose from in Almeria including water sports such as skiing, paragliding and kite-surfing. If you fancy trying something new, and are feeling energetic, turn your hand to Bossaball, which is similar to volleyball on trampolines. If you prefer to vegetate on holiday, there are plenty of great beaches in Almeria where you can relax and soak up the Spanish sun.
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