| The Costa de Almeria is situated between the | | | | |
| Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca on the | | | | As well as the choice of water sports, |
| southern coast of mainland Spain. It is the | | | | there's plenty of activities and |
| perfect beach holiday destination with long | | | | entertainment on dry land to keep you busy. |
| blue flag sandy beaches lining the rugged and | | | | Golf lovers will appreciate the choice of |
| varied coastline. With the most sunshine in | | | | golf courses, and there's abundance of shops, |
| Spain, this region is perfect for | | | | bars and restaurants in each resort. The |
| all-year-round holidays. | | | | village market in Vicar is a great day out, |
| | | | with a real traditional atmosphere selling |
| There is plenty of excellent resort centres, | | | | all kinds of local produce, and then street |
| such as Vera Playa, Almerimar, Mojacar, and | | | | stalls in Almeria are great for souvenirs. |
| Roquetas de Mar all dotted along the | | | | |
| seafront. Almeria is just a few short hours | | | | Sightseeing in Almeria |
| flight from the UK and is serviced by many UK | | | | |
| airports. This Costa de Almeria tourist | | | | The 16th century cathedral and the Alcazaba |
| guide will explain why this region of Spain | | | | castle in the city of Almeria are a must see |
| is considered as one of the more varied and | | | | with their original structures still in |
| traditional of all the Costas. | | | | existence and use to this day. The Natural |
| | | | Parks around the Costa de Almeria are also a |
| Language: Spanish | | | | refreshing change from the buzz of the |
| | | | resorts, as are the beautiful villages in the |
| Currency: Euro | | | | hills surrounding the coastline. |
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| Time difference: One hour ahead of UK | | | | Nightlife in Almeria |
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| Flight time: Two and half hours from UK | | | | If you're after late night bars and clubs |
| | | | then you've come to the wrong place. The |
| Beaches in Almeria | | | | Costa de Almeria has fairly low key |
| | | | nightlife, mainly centered on the tapas bars |
| The beaches in the Costa de Almeria are known | | | | and numerous s restaurants in the resort |
| as some of the most beautiful and largest in | | | | centres. Ideal for families and couples who |
| Spain, as well as some impressive isolated | | | | don't want the crowds and bright lights of |
| protected beaches with marine and fauna life. | | | | the other Costa's, this area still offers |
| Water sports are also a popular activity in | | | | some late nights if you wish to stay out just |
| the Costa de Almeria with many of the major | | | | a little longer. Dine in a traditional |
| beaches having centres on them for scuba | | | | restaurant with a glass of wine or two as you |
| diving and snorkeling. | | | | watch the world go by...that's the Costa de |
| | | | Almeria way. |
| Activities and shopping | | | | |