Costa de Almería

Overview of the coast

This is the coastal part of the province of Almería. Less touristy than Costa del Sol, it still boasts several seaside resorts like Roquetas de Mar, as well as the very pretty Cabo de Gata Natural Park.

Key details

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation: between Costa Calida and Costa Tropical.

• Main towns:

• Length: 217 km.

• Population:

• Website: http://www.turismoalmeria.com

History of the Costa de Almería

Environment

Precautions

What to see

Among the options offered by the Costa de Almería, both along the coast and inland:

Adra ★
A seaside resort on the coast between Malaga and Almeria.

Almería ★★
Large port city known for its Arab fortress, medieval ruins, cathedral and other churches, and, more incidentally, its seafront. The urban area has plenty of beaches nearby and is close to the Tabernas Desert, where several Westerns were filmed.

Tabernas Desert ★★
A few kilometres north of Almeria, this desert, classified as a natural park, has been used as a filming location for dozens of films, mainly westerns. You can still visit two or three western villages that served as sets.

Los Millares ★
These are the remains of a significant prehistoric village about twenty kilometres from Almeria.

Mojácar ★
This seaside resort on the Costa de Almería is also part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of Spain" association for its old town built on the mountainside.

Sierra Nevada National Park ★★★
This park in the high mountains is a major Andalusian tourist destination. Visitors come for the stunning landscapes and outdoor sports activities available (hiking, mountain biking, skiing).

Cabo de Gata Natural Park ★★
One of the few unspoiled areas on the coast. Small villages, beaches, beautiful marine landscapes, and abundant birdlife.

Roquetas de Mar ★
It’s the main seaside resort on the Costa de Almería.

Vélez Blanco ★
The municipality, located in the province of Almería at over 1,000 m, is known for its 16th-century castle and its old town. Several caves can be visited in the surrounding area.

What to do

Beaches and water activities

Other activities

Bars and nightlife

Climate and weather

Generally, the Costa de Almería has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with dry, hot summers and mild winters (some rain in late autumn). Thanks to the sea, the climate remains "livable" in summer, unlike inland areas where it can get truly scorching in July and August.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

Further reading