About the Costa Blanca, Costa Calida & Almeria

The Costa Almeria

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The Costa Almeria lies in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula and is bound by Costa Calida in the north and Costa Tropical in the south and boasts over 190 kilometres of beaches.  It stretches from Villaricos in the north to Adra in the south.

Costa Almeria has a great variety of contrasts from long beaches with small coves and desert areas to areas with varied vegetation and high mountains.

This warm and dry Mediterranean province has water temperatures during the winter months that are warmer than the air and, therefore, you can swim in the sea all year round.  With its cloudless bright blue sky, the mild climate in Almeria means that all the outdoor activities on offer here can be pursued throughout the year.

Mojacar, a Moorish fortress town, sits on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean.  The village has still retained much of its original character with its narrow winding streets bordered by whitewashed houses.  There are also excellent sandy beaches and a long promenade.

Almeria, the capital of the province is a very historic city dating back to the 3rd century BC.  It still retains its typical narrow Moorish streets and plazas.  The city is dominated by its cathedral built in 995.  Almeria is quite unique as half is Spanish and half is African as the port has a ferry service to Africa.

The Sierra Nevada Mountains offer excellent hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. There are also several top class 18 hole golf courses, namely Desert Springs, Marina Golf, Valle del Este and Cortijo Grande.

Roquetas del Mar, is a typical fishing village with whitewashed houses and a colourful harbour.  Further along the coast is Almerimar, which is a tourist complex with long sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.  There is a large marina and also a golf course.