Set on the southeast edge of Spain, the Costa de Almeria features around 200 miles of tranquil beaches bathed in beautiful sunshine. The Costa de Almeria is set in and around the Cabo de Gata Natural Park, the micro climate in the area gives above average sunshine and very little rainfall, with its stunning landscape of volcanic desert, rugged cliffs and untouched beaches it makes this part of Spain an intersting place to visit. Holidays to the Costa de Almeria are particularly popular with those seeking a peaceful break spent lounging on secluded beaches and soaking up the reliable sunshine. In fact, Costa de Almeria enjoys one of the driest climates in Spain.
Costa de Almeria holidays often centre round the beach resorts of Aguadulce, the city of Almeria with its pretty old town, market, cathedral and fortress,
Almerimar with its large marina and golf course, Cabo de Gata with its untouched white sandy beaches,
Mojacar, for its traditional Moorish village and five-mile expanse of sand, and the popular lively resort of
Roquetas de Mar. Car hire is recommended to aid the exploration of this region with fascinating spots to discover such as the nearby Alpujarras mountains. Popular activities along the Coast of Almeria include water sports and first class golf courses.
Holidays on the Costa de Almeria offer a wide choice of excursions. You can visit the film sets of several 'spagetti' westerns at mini Texas or stroll around traditional fishing villages such as Las Negras, La Isleta del Moro and San Miguel. The Cabo de Gata Natural Park offers plenty of possibilities for hiking, biking and bird watching. Shopping enthusiasts can browse the open-air markets for local handicrafts and souvenirs. Evenings in Costa del Almeria are spent relaxing over drinks and tucking in to locally caught seafood. The liveliest evenings can be found in Roquetas de Mar with its beachfront bars and discos. Here you will find a warm friendly people, if you venture slightly off the beaten track in this region nearly every local bar will give you a tapas when you order a drink!
