Almeria Holidays

Almeria at a glance

The Costa Alberia is to be found bordering the provinces of Granada and Murcia. It is rapidly becoming popular with tourists as well as estate agents, who have seen an increase in property purchases. In recent years, Almeria has seen vast improvements in its infrastructure, especially its road network. In addition, the opening of Grananda Airport, has made travelling from the UK much easier. The first impression most tourists have, on arriving for their Almeria holidays, will be of a vast area of unspoilt countryside, broken only by a unique landscape of stark, desert-like areas.

Holidays in Almeria – Many Films Have Been Shot Here
Due to the unique landscape, over the years, many films have been shot in the area, including Clint Eastwood westerns and science fiction movies. If you have seen any of these films, you will be aware that the backdrops are quite desert-like, suggesting that Almeria is a dry province. It is, in fact, the warmest in all of Andalucia. However, the surrounding Sierra de Gador Mountains, protect the area from the extremes of weather, making it one of the most agriculturally productive regions in Spain.

Holidays in Almeria – Rustic Beaches of Authentic Spain
Almeria remains largely natural and unspoilt, making any place you visit feel old. Although many of the beaches are relatively undeveloped, there are some that have become popular with tourists. The beaches at Mojacar and Roqutas de Mar, have begun to attract visitors seeking a more traditional Spain. The eastern part of Almeria, known as ‘Cabo el Gato’, rarely sees more than 200mm of rain each year, keeping the landscape very dry and sparse. Even though the area has a relatively sparse population, there are many small scattered villages for young and old, families or single backpackers to visit and relax in.


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