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Country
Spain
Continent
Europe
Airport
LEI
Currency
Euro
Time zone
UTC+1
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Airport and distances
An airport 8 to 10 km out, beaches 30 to 60 minutes by car
Almería Airport
The airport lies 8 km east of the city according to Spanish Wikipedia (about 10 km in other sources), linked to town by the AL-12 motorway. City bus route 30 reaches the centre and the intermodal station (Wikivoyage EN): check schedules and frequency before you travel.
Almería is flat and compact, easy to explore on foot (Wikivoyage EN). For anything further, plan on a rental car: the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park is 30 to 60 minutes from the city, and the Tabernas desert about 30 km to the north.
From other cities
Málaga airport is 214 km away; an ALSA bus links Málaga with Almería in 3 to 5 hours, and there is no direct bus from Málaga airport according to Wikivoyage EN (March 2022). Trains run directly to Granada and Seville, and to Madrid in just under 7 hours (Spanish Wikipedia, Wikivoyage EN).
By sea
The port has services to Melilla (3.5 hours by fast ferry), Nador in Morocco, Ghazaouet and Oran in Algeria (Wikivoyage EN, Spanish Wikipedia).
| Landmark | Indicative distance or time |
|---|---|
| Airport to the centre | about 8 to 10 km |
| Intermodal station to the centre | 10 to 15 minutes on foot |
| Cabo de Gata-Níjar | 30 to 60 minutes by car |
| Tabernas desert | about 30 km north |
| Málaga (airport) | 214 km; bus in 3 to 5 hours |
| Madrid by train | just under 7 hours |
Cabo de Gata
Volcanic coves and wild beaches in Cabo de Gata-Níjar
A UNESCO-listed natural park
Thirty to sixty minutes from the city by car, the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park has been a UNESCO biosphere reserve since 1997 and is a UNESCO Global Geopark. Its beaches are free to visit: Mónsul, with dark sand and the La Peineta rock, Los Genoveses and its protected dunes, Playa de los Muertos with crystal-clear water, and the white villages of San José and Las Negras. A rental car is almost essential.
Before you go
In summer the best-known beaches fill early and shade is scarce: bring water, a hat and shoes suited to coastal paths. Check with the park office for the state of access roads and any restrictions.
The Alcazaba and the centre
A Moorish fortress founded in 955
The city was founded in 955 by the Caliph of Córdoba Abd al-Rahman III as Al-Mariyya, the watchtower, to defend the coast. The Alcazaba, built from that date, covers 4.3 hectares on a hill above the city (Spanish Wikipedia). Wikivoyage EN lists different summer and winter hours and free entry for EU citizens, with a small fee for others: check the closing day and prices before you come, and preferably visit in the morning.
Cathedral and war shelters
In the 16th century the Cathedral of the Incarnation was designed as a fortress against pirates (Spanish Wikipedia). Beneath the city, underground galleries built in 1937 during the Civil War by the architect Guillermo Langle served as shelters for residents (Spanish Wikipedia); they can be visited with a guide, on Plaza Manuel Falomir.
The Cable Inglés
This long iron-ore loading pier, built in 1904 (Spanish Wikipedia), is another monument of the city.
The ramparts
The wall runs down from the fortress towards the city and is best seen late in the day, when the stone turns golden.
Museums and monuments
Almería Museum, Alcazaba, cathedral and shelters
Almería has fewer museums than the big Andalusian cities, but one of them is worth the trip. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Almería Museum
Housed in a building opened in 2006 on Carretera de Ronda, it presents the great cultures of local prehistory: Los Millares (a model of the site and the circles of life and death) and El Argar (pottery, bronze, silver and gold). On the upper floors you see the Roman sculpture of Bacchus of Chirivel on a mosaic, then a large collection from Islamic Almería, with pieces from the Caliphate period (Spanish Wikipedia). The museum is closed on Mondays according to Spanish Wikipedia.
Alcazaba
A defensive complex from the 10th to the 15th centuries, the city's major monument (Spanish Wikipedia).
Cathedral of the Incarnation
A 16th-century fortress-cathedral (Spanish Wikipedia).
Civil War shelters
Guided tours of the 1937 underground galleries (Spanish Wikipedia).
Cable Inglés
An ore pier of 1904, a seafront landmark (Spanish Wikipedia).
Tabernas
The Tabernas desert, a western film set
About thirty kilometres to the north, the Tabernas desert covers 280 km2 and is billed as Europe's only desert. It has served as a set for westerns and for productions such as Indiana Jones and Game of Thrones. The Oasys MiniHollywood park lets you walk through the sets.
Food and drink
A free tapa with every drink
In Almería a tapa comes free with every drink, so you can eat well at little cost. Wikivoyage EN points to Calle Mayor, where a small beer and a tapa can be had in the evening at a very low price, and to the "cuatro calles" area near the cathedral. The city was promoted as Spanish Capital of Gastronomy in 2019 (Spanish Wikipedia).
Local dishes
Local dishes include semolina migas, eaten on rainy days, and gurullos, a winter stew cooked with rabbit or partridge. You will also find wheat soup, ajo colorao, ajoblanco and arroz a banda (Spanish Wikipedia).
Fish and produce
The coast supplies monkfish, mackerel, red mullet, octopus, squid, cuttlefish and the large red Almería prawn (Spanish Wikipedia). Ohanes table grapes are well known.
Sweet things
Fried milk, angel-hair pastries, soplillos and tarta borracha are among the sweets of the province (Spanish Wikipedia).
Getting around
On foot in town, a car for the coast
The centre is flat and can be explored on foot. Surbus runs the city buses (Wikivoyage EN, Spanish Wikipedia), and the intermodal station combining trains and coaches is 10 to 15 minutes on foot from the centre. For the natural park and the desert, a rental car is almost essential.
From the airport
Bus 30 links the airport with the centre and the station; a taxi is the alternative. The AL-12 is the access road.
Excursions
For Tabernas as for Cabo de Gata, a rental car gives the most freedom; set off early in summer.
Climate and seasons
The driest climate in mainland Europe
Spring
May and June are among the best months for hiking and the beaches of the natural park: from an average of 20 °C in May to nearly 24 °C in June (Spanish Wikipedia).
Summer
Very hot: July and August can reach 38 to 42 degrees, with averages of about 26 to 27 degrees (Spanish Wikipedia). The absolute record is 42 °C at the airport observatory.
Autumn
September and October stay mild and sunny (averages of 24 °C and 21 °C), with calmer beaches.
Winter
Mild, with about 13 degrees on average in January and few rainy days; December is the wettest month (Spanish Wikipedia).
Almería has a hot desert climate (BWh) and is considered the most arid city in mainland Europe (Spanish Wikipedia). Around 200 mm of rain falls a year over about twenty days, and the sun shines about 3,000 hours a year; records differ between stations and sources. The best periods for hiking and the beaches are spring and early autumn.
Budget
An affordable destination
You can eat cheaply in Almería thanks to the free tapa with every drink, and the price level stays moderate for accommodation and transport. The rental car, essential for the natural park, weighs most on the budget. We do not publish precise prices because they change and cannot be cross-checked on two open sources.
By length of stay
What to do in Almería depending on your trip length
The essentials
The Alcazaba in the morning, the centre, evening tapas and a Cabo de Gata beach.
Going deeper
Add the Almería Museum, the Civil War shelters, the Tabernas desert and two days in the natural park.
Excursion
White villages, coastal hikes, a day in Granada by train or a ferry crossing towards Melilla.
In pictures
Almería in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Almería
How do I get from Almería to Cabo de Gata?
The natural park is 30 to 60 minutes by car from the city. A rental car is almost essential for the beaches and the desert.
When is the best time to visit Almería?
May, June, September and October are the most pleasant. In July and August temperatures can reach 38 to 42 degrees.
How many days do you need in Almería?
Allow 2 to 4 days to combine the city, the Alcazaba, Cabo de Gata and the Tabernas desert.
How do I get from Almería airport to the centre?
The airport is 8 to 10 km from the centre. City bus 30 reaches the centre and the intermodal station; a taxi is the alternative. Check schedules before you travel.
Which museums and monuments are worth visiting in Almería?
The Almería Museum (prehistory, Rome, Al-Andalus), the Alcazaba, the fortress-cathedral, the Civil War shelters and the Cable Inglés. Check hours before you go.
What should I eat in Almería?
A tapa comes free with every drink. Try migas, gurullos in winter, fish and the red Almería prawn, and sweets such as fried milk.
How do I get around Almería?
On foot in the centre, by Surbus city bus, by train or coach from the intermodal station, and by rental car for the natural park and the Tabernas desert.
Is Almería an expensive destination?
The price level is moderate, and the free tapa with every drink helps keep meals cheap. We do not publish precise rates.
How much does a flight to Almería usually cost?
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