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Almeria is the capital city of the Almeria region of Spain.

Almeria has some of the best Mediterranean weather which makes it popular with holiday-makers looking for great beaches and hot sunny weather from Easter to November.

The rugged but beautiful interior of the Almeria region has a desert like landscape which has been popular for filming westerns.

This popular destination has competitively priced direct cheap flights to Almeria airport and many cheap holidays and short breaks to Almeria are available all year round.

Region - Almeria.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Almeria.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 45 mins.
Almeria Airport - LEI (Almeria).
Distance from Almeria Airport - 5 miles from Almeria.
Taxi Fare from Almeria Airport - About €15 (£10.34).

Driving in Spain - In Almeria they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - In Almeria it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 00 34.
Almeria Public Phones - Almeria International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Almeria Mobile Phones - All major networks in Almeria.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Emergency telephone number in Almeria 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Almeria Health Risks - None.
Almeria Safety & Security - Motorists in Almeria, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Almeria - Almeria banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Almeria shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Almeria department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Almeria office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Almeria - Public Holidays in Almeria for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Almeria Accommodation - Almeria accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities, but results in variations nationwide. Almeria hotels are classified from one to five-star. Almeria hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Almeria accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, campsites, family guest houses, country villas, health spas and monasteries. There is a network of paradors, which are often converted palaces and mansions. .

Eating Out in Almeria - In Almeria the best place for reasonably priced restaurants and bars is around the Puerta de Purchena end of Paseo de Almeria. In the old town of Almeria you can find many good bars and cafes near to the town hall. .

Food in Spain - The cuisine in Almeria has a clear arabic influence. It is also noted for the excellent local produce available. There is a strong tendency towards fish and seafood which comes from its own fishing ports (Almería, Garrucha, Roquetas, Aguadulce). Excellent olive oil, local fruits (especially tomatoes), salads and vegetables. Good rice dishes, using fresh fish. Wines have improved over recent years. .

Tipping in Almeria - Service and tax are usually included in Almeria hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Almeria often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Almeria Standard of Living - In Almeri a Bottle of beer (330ml) - £1, mineral water (1L) - £0.90 and three course meal with drinks - £12.

What to do in Almeria - Away from the sea and sand of Almeria are exciting sporting opportunities. There are many Golf courses to be enjoyed in Almeria, along with Horse riding, Bird Watching, Scuba Diving, hikking and many monuments and castles to visit in Almeria.

Where to Visit in Almeria - There are a wide variety of places to visit that are within a short drive of the Costa de Almeria coastline. Here are some of the best… Tabernas - Home to the 'Westerns' of the 1960s and 1970s, Tabernas is formed of desert-like rocky outcrops and canyons that have played host to some of the most memorable movies of this era. Clint Eastwood's A Fist Full of Dollars, A Few Dollars More and The Good, The Bad & The Ugly were filmed here, as was The Magnificent Seven. The movie sets (there are three 'wild west' towns to visit) are now tourist attractions, with live wild west shows, stagecoach rides and working saloon bars to enjoy. Calar Alto Observatory - The province of Almeria lays claim to one of the sunniest spots in Europe. On average there are over 3100 hours of sunshine to be had in the area each year. Taking advantage of the exceptionally clear skies in this part of Spain is the Calar Alto Observatory - a collection of five giant telescopes, three of which are operated by the Max-Plank Institute in Germany. Although chiefly a scientific research establishment the white telescope domes are a spectacular sight at any time of the day or on a moonlit night. It is also possible to arrange visits to one or more of the domes by appointment in the Sierra de los Filabres. Sierra Nevada Mountains - When on the Costa de Almeria you cannot fail to notice the magnificent peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west of the province. Snow capped for some six months of the year, the Sierra Nevada Mountain range is an all-year-round paradise. During the summer and autumn, hiking is the #1 activity, the mountainside yielding a fine network of paths to explore. During the winter and spring the Sierra Nevada becomes Europe's most southerly ski resort. Granada - A short distance downslope from the Sierra Nevada mountains is the beautiful town of Granada and its most famous of attractions - the Alhambra. A palace residence of Moslem kings that dates back to the 9th century, the Alhambra is a fortress (alcazaba), palace (alcazar) and a city (medina) all rolled into one. Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park - On the south-easternmost tip of Almeria is the 29,000-hectare Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. Pristine beaches, jagged cliffs, salt flats and lagoons await all who explore this natural paradise. With eagles, peregrines, cormorants and razorbills on show, this is the place to come if you enjoy wildlife. .

Local Festivals in Almeria - Almeria province has some top class festivals that can be enjoyed all year round. There's always something going on. Don't miss Creamfields or el Fiesta De Moros y Cristianos. Both very different, but both very good. Every year the legendary Creamfields festival comes to Almeria. This year it will be held on the 12th of August in Playa de Vilaricos. This is a truly epic festival. This year some of the performances include the Pet Shop Boys, Audio Bullys, Fischerspooner, Radio Soulwax, 2 manydjs, Roger Sanchez, Vitalic live, and Miss Kitten. The exact address is Playa de Villaricos, Carretera Alp-118 / Cuevas de Almanzora / Almería. The Moros y Cristianoss is one of the most traditional festivals in the Southern and Eastern part of Spain. It celebrates the re-capturing of Spain from the Arabs in the 12th and 13th Century. All the local townspeople dress as either Moors or Christians an re-enact the battle for the capture of the castle. It?s always great fun - with plenty of eating, drinking and excitement for all the family. Different districts of Almería celebrate the Moros y Cristianos on different dates: March 16th - 19th: Villafranqueza District June 9th - 12th: San Blas District August 12th - 16th: Altozano District August 24th - 28th: José Antonio District .

Almeria Climate - Almeria has Mediterranean weather with hot summers and mild winters. There is almost no rain in Almeria during the summer months and very little throughout the rest of the year. .

Almeria Position - Lat: 36 51N, Long: 002 23W, Elevation: 21m.

Tourist Information on Almeria
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