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