10 Great Things to do in Almeria Spain

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1. About Mojacar Spain


Situated to the east of Almeria, Mojacar, Spain is situated on a hilltop overlooking the local countryside and open scenery.  Resembling a Moorish town with whitewashed houses and cobbled streets, Mojacar also boasts 17km of unspoilt beaches.

 

 

2. Calar Alto Astronomic Observatory Almeria Spain

 

Rent a car and visit the amazing Calar Alto Astronomic Observatory in Gergals, Almeria.  Situated on the Sierra de los Filabres at Gergals, the centre is 7,000 feet above sea level and boasts incredible views of space above and the African coastline below.

 

 

 

3. Wild about the Wild West Almeria Spain

If you are planning to drive around Almeria, rent an economy or small mini car from Almeria Airport and take a trip to the Wild West Theme Park.  This is a great family day out and includes reconstructed saloon bars, old film sets for A Fistful of Dollars and the Magnificent Seven, and Mini Hollywood and Texas Hollywood theme parks.

 

 

 

4. Visit the Guadix Caves Granada Spain


Drive to Guadix, situated in Granada province and see how the real cave men used to live.  The cave houses at Guadix are built into the rocks, and are still inhabited.  You can also stay in a cave hotel if you fancy a day or two away from the hustle and bustle of Almeria beach resorts.


 

 

5. Nudist Beach Vera Playa Almeria Spain


There is no better place to hang out (literally) than  the Nudist Beach at Vera Playa, Almeria, Spain. Open all year round, this nudie paradise offers beach bars, sun beds and a whole range of nude activities (???).  Top up your tan without the white bits at Vera Playa Nudist Beach, Almeria, Spain.

 

 

6. Almeria beaches water sports and weather

Almeria is one of the best places to go diving in Spain, and no trip to the province is complete without renting a car and heading off to the Cabo de Gata, where you can see a range of colourful fish including snappers, barracudas and red sea fish.  Experienced divers can also book a wreck dive in Almeria.  The weather in Almeria is mild all year round, and this region boasts over 320 average days of sunshine a year.

 

 

7. Granada Alcazaba Spain

The Alcazaba in Granada is one of the must-see monuments close to Almeria.  Built at the beginning of the 10th Century the walls and towers of the Alcazaba dominate Granada and the Torre de la Vela offers stunning views of the city and the harbour below.

 

 

 

 

8. Horse riding in the desert Almeria  Spain


Almeria offers the perfect desert region to go horse riding in Spain. Tabernas offers amazing scenery that has not been spoilt by mass tourism, and also provided the backdrop for Steven Spielberg´s epic movie, Indiana Jones.


 

 

9. Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park Almeria Spain


Get away from the crowds and visit the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park in Almeria, Spain. The landscape includes mountains, sand dunes and a stunning coral reef, which provides a superb natural environment for scuba diving, relaxing or walking.

 

 

 

10. Bossaball and Kite Surfing Almeria Spain


With Almeria´s mild climate and long sandy beaches, there is no better place for water sports and beach activities.  For the energetic, try Bossaball, which is one of the latest crazes in Almeria and is similar to volleyball on trampolines, with Brazilian dance music thrown in.  If you prefer some solo entertainment, kite surfing is one of the most popular water sports on the Almeria Beaches.

If you want to discover Almeria, rent a car from the airport and have a leisurely drive around the province. You can hire a luxury car, an economy car or a small mini car at Almeria Airport or pre-book car rentals at a much lower price than you expect.  Carhire4airports will search 450 car hire sites to get you the cheapest car hire deals in Almeria, Spain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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