Almeria tourist information

If you can stand the heat and dont need the buzz of the Costa Del Sol, then Almeria is worth a closer inspection.

The province of Almeria is situated in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, on the shores of the Mediterranean. It covers an area of 8,774km and comprises of a great many geographic contrasts, including long beaches with small coves, desert areas and others with a varied vegetation, and high mountains with extensive plains.
The city of Almeria stands at the centre of the bay of the same name, surrounded by mountain ranges that help shelter it from the north winds and give it a certain appealing isolation. It has approximately 155,000 inhabitants, spread around the city centre and the different districts. Thanks to its location on the coast, the people of Almeria and its visitors can enjoy the great number of beaches around the area of the city itself and its suburbs. Taking a stroll through the streets of Almeria, one can see at a glance the mixture of modern constructions and those buildings erected in previous eras. In spite of the sometimes uncontrollable hasty urban development, Almeria still conserves its typical corners, old streets and pleasant squares.
The passing of time has also had a great influence on the landscape.
In Almeria it is therefore possible to find modern and bustling tourist centres as well as those natural areas where man has scarcely left his mark. Almeria enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean climate, with little rain and a large number of hours of sun per year (more than 3,000 hours). The temperatures throughout the year are mild, reaching no lower than an average of 13ºC in winter, and no more than an average of 25ºC in summer. This mild climate allows the visitor to enjoy all the possibilities available within the province at any time of the year. Almeria has a good nightlife with a couple of dozen music bars and discos dotted around the centre. There’s plenty of choice in both atmosphere and music, from traditional family entertainment to all night dance music. The centre also has a reputation for good food with many fine seafood restaurants and tapas bars to be found around Tenor Iribarne. There are also many fashionable restaurants and cafes on Avenida de Frederico Garcia, whilst a favourite spot for breakfast is Puerta de Purchena.

You can find lots of bars and Terrazas (summer terrace) on the Streets c/Fraga Iribarne and Concepcion Arenal.

If you are looking for pubs and discos you will find most of them on c/ Real, Martines Campos, Trajano, Pedro Luque, Eduardo Perez, el paseo de Almería andl Nicolás Salmerón park.

In summer you can find all the summer fiestas at El Zapillo (sailor district).