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