Holiday rentals and apartments in Costa Almería

Enjoy the best of Spain's Costa Almeria's tranquil, breezy coastal atmosphere where you can soak up the golden sunshine all year round and experience the allure of superb local beaches and adventure day trips to fascinating sights and nature reserves. Spend lazy days relaxing on sandy shores by shimmering crystal clear Mediterranean waters or enjoy a game on a premier golf course! This peaceful family friendly destination boasts a host of lovely beach options as well as wonderful, local adventure attractions for hikers and cyclists.

Almeria coastal paradise

Find a breezy, spacious, upmarket, contemporary holiday rental for four or pick a perfect option for a family or family group of six or even as many as 18 guests! Several of the lovely, holiday lettings and rentals in the area are under 200m from the beach! Properties are located in and around Zurgena, Enix, Pulpi, Mojacar, Vera, Almeria and Almerimar and feature immaculate, fully equipped, tastefully decorated interiors. Many properties boast the use of a sparkling outdoor pool and offer gorgeous panoramic balcony views of the surroundings.

Holidays in Costa Almeria: The area and getting around

A sun-drenched beach destination

This pristine stretch of coastline located in the south-eastern section of the Iberian Peninsula is easily reached from all major mainland British airports with flights touching down in Almeria with plenty of car rental options at the airport. This stunning, rugged, tranquil coastal destination features quiet, beaches and gorgeous scenic coastal fishing villages. Boasting some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain, this idyllic nature paradise is easily reached with daily flights of just under 3 hours from London, Manchester or Birmingham.

Lazy beach days, golf and sightseeing

Costa Almeria is well situated for an idyllic beach holiday for holidaymakers keen to avoid the overcrowded resort regions of the Spanish south coast. Here you have easy access to wonderful family friendly beaches with lots of opportunities for relaxing, sunbathing and swimming in crystal clear, shallow waters along more than 100 km of coast! In the area you are perfectly located for fantastic adventure day trips to some of the fascinating coastal and inland sights such as the famous Mojacar Pueblo as well as the option of exploring the beautiful city of Almeria or the Tabarda desert region.

Travellers and activities

Costa Almeria for beach and nature lovers

With so much raw beauty and rugged coastline on your doorstep you will find a multitude of absolutely stunning beaches to choose from for beach days out! Here you will find some of Southern Spain's most scenic, fine sand beaches such as Mónsul, Agua Amarga near Nijar or the breathtakingly pristine wild splendour of the hiking route or beaches of Cabo de Gata Natural Park that boasts off the beaten track beaches and coves set dramatically at the foot of the impressive, craggy local coastline.

Costa Almeria for golf enthusiasts

Golf lovers will be in their seventh heaven with no less than 8 supreme golf courses dotted about the Costa Almeria area. Choose from Valle de Este, Marina Golf, Desert Springs Golf Club, Club de Golf Playa Serena or La Envia or Alborán or Aguilon Golf all of which are lush, beautifully designed 18 hole courses. Golf Almerimar boasts a whopping 27 hole course perfect for enjoying a day out playing a great game surrounded by stunning scenery!

Top 5 travel tips for Costa Almeria

1. Stroll about Mojácar Pueblo

Soak up the essence and history of Southern Spain wandering about the steep, narrow alleyways of the region's top attraction, Mojácar Pueblo located just an hour north-west of Mojacar. A labyrinth of vertiginous, winding, cobbled streets is home to a dazzling cluster of whitewashed Moorish villas festooned with violet and magenta bougainvillea. Be sure to take in the stunning views from Mirador de la Plaza Nueva!

2. Hike the La Mena coastal footpath

Slip into your hiking gear and take the coastal route in Cabo de Gata National Park. This rugged, 10km walk is a delight for keen hikers and nature lovers. During this hike you will get an incredible bird's eye view of the exquisite cliff scenery of the coastline from the top of the Torre de Pirulito. You can stop off at idyllic beach coves that can only be reached on foot from the hiking path for an invigorating dip in the sea!

3. Have a beach day at Los Genoveses

Spend the day far from the crowds at one of Spain's most famous off the beaten track beaches. Here a beautiful golden sand bay is home to Playa Los Genoveses located about 1.6 km from the picturesque coastal village of San José. Car access is restricted and this sublime beach can be reached by public transport or on foot. Pack a cooler bag and your beach brollies and enjoy a blissed out day enjoying superb, crystal clear shallow water perfect for hours of swimming!

4. Go on a desert horseback adventure

Be a cowboy or cowgirl for a day and head to Tabernas Desert just half an hour north of the town of Almeria where you can visit the Western Theme Park. Why not grab a sun hat and book an epically exciting Tabernas horseback safari excursion and imagine yourself in America's Old West amidst dry river beds, fascinating barren trails, dusty slopes and magnificent panoramas!

5. Visit Punta Entinas Sabinar

Make a day of it and visit one of the most emblematic sand dune ecosystems on the entire Iberian Peninsula! Explore 15km of wild, raw coastline that features golden sand dunes, salt marshes, dreamy, pristine beaches, a maritime seagrass meadow and a wonderful selection of migratory birds including flamingoes! With so many biking and hiking trails to choose from, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable nature adventure recharging and relaxing.