Almeria Villages Towns Cities of Almeria Costa Almeria

	Adra:
	Agua Amarga:
	Aguadulce:
	Albox: A thriving market town with a rising population of approx 13,000, inclusive of a large English community. Albox is located in the heart of the Almanzora Valley and boasts all the amenities of a large town. The Market is held every Tuesday morning and lines the road in the town next to the rambla, the rambla is used as the car park - rather dangerous as in 1972, the rambla flooded knocking one the main bridges down killing many people. The rambla does flood every now and again, but nothing to the extent recorded on that fateful day. The town has several supermarkets and plenty of small supermarkets selling English products. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to keep you busy and lots of little boutiques and smaller shops. Of course there are plenty of estate agents selling their wares, and is quite notorious at the moment for having a problem with its illegally built properties - lets hope the local and regional Governments sort their act out soon. So buyer be warned - do your homework before buying!!! The area itself is very picturesque and has a rugged charm, surrounded by almond and olive groves which when in flower are absolutely stunning. top of page
	Almanzora: This is a small village a few kilometres outside of Albox, a very nice little village with a few amenities - namely a bar, estate agents and a small shop. Very much the same situation as Albox, located in the Almanzora Valley surrounded by Almond, Olive and Orange Groves. top of page
	Almeria City: The name Almeria comes from Al Meraya which is Arabic for the watchtower. This is because of the Acazaba Castle, which stands on the hills overlooking the city. The Castle is one of the largest in Andalucia and only second to the Alhambra in Granada, making this attraction very popular for tourists. The Castle is some 95m above Almeria and dates back to 955. This vantage point offers the most spectacular views. The City has a wide range of shopping and encompasses all the more famous brands, there are fantastic Tapas bars serving a myriad of food along the Rambla and main shopping street. The Beaches here are good, but busy in Summer - for more info click here. There are long promenades to meander along and enjoy the evening air.
	Almerimar: This Marina port town has one of the largest marinas in Spain, reported to have over a 1000 moorings, also offering a very large dry dock. The town has the usual shops - Mercadona Supermarket, Cafes, Bars and Restaurants etc, the main shopping centre is at the exit from the motorway and there is a wide selection of shops here. There is a very good 18 hole golf course (for more info click here). The town appears to be carved from the rocky cliffs that are to it's rear, there is a bird sanctuary to the east and a sea of greenhouses supplying food to Europe, to the west. The town has a very clean and tourist friendly feel and the beaches are very nice (for More Info click here). top of page
	Antas:
	Arboleas:
	Bedar: The town is situated approx 400m above sea level and because of it's location it has beautiful views to the sea. There are many older style - Arab in design in and around the town, this and the fantastic location have made this a popular destination for Painters / Artists. The town has it's roots firmly set from the Arab era, this is evident in it's street design and layout. The old Mosque is still in the town, but is now privately owned. The town was a well renowned mining town and the ruins can still be found, Iron, Copper, Zinc and Lead were extracted and transported to the port of Garrucha. top of page
	Carboneras: The town is located next to the sea and has a very large beach (for more info click here). Beach side the promenade parades past restaurants, cafes and bars. The town has a lovely town centre with a castle and well pruned gardens. The town celebrates many fiestas and in June the streets are taken back to the conflict between the Moors and Christians. Which is a battle for control of the castle. Probably the best fiesta is the Virgen del Carmen, this is a marine vessel procession, the fisherman decorate the boats. top of page
	Cuevas del Almanzora: An inland town that has numerous shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. There is also a large leisure centre with an outdoor swimming pool. The town has a large 16th century castle at it's centre, called the Castillo de Marques de los Velez, this monument was a stronghold for Lords and Ladies, then it was a prison and now it houses the most important contemporary art collections in Andalucia. There is a cave Museum located at the end of the Calvario. The Church of Sebastian, is a small building, but is very attractive. It has many Arabic features and has many baroque decorations throughout. The town also has Motorcycling scrambling circuit on the opposite side of the rambla and hosts many attractions. The street market is located around the Castle (For Market days click here). top of page
	El Ejido:
	El Puertacico: The village is set in the hills north of Huércal Overa, not a lot goes on here, apart from the fiestas. The scenery is gorgeous, this has been emphasised by the fact the council have constructed a vista point up above the village. The village has a mixture of old traditional and new properties, a village primary school and small chapel. The locals make their living from the land, growing almonds and olives, and farming Goats and Pigs. A very tranquil setting, but a car is a must. top of page
	El Saltador:
	Garrucha: Garrucha is a typical Spanish fishing port which also retains much of it's original charm and character. The port area is used for commercial and leisure pursuits. The promenade is flanked by numerous restaurants most of which will be serving the most delicious and fresh fish dishes around. Garrucha is famous for the large red prawns which are caught in the local waters, you can sit dock side at approx 5pm and watch the fishermen bring in their catches, to be sold in the dock side auction building. You can enjoy this at a distance from the harbour beaches (for more info click here). The street market is held two streets back from the promenade (for market days click here) top of page
	Huércal Overa: The Town is the result of the union of two smaller settlements: Huércal and Overa. It is the chief town of a thriving agricultural district. The town is taken over every Monday by it's large street market (for more info click here). It has a good variety of shopping, with 5 supermarkets, numerous bars, cafes and restaurants and lots of little streets to find those niche little shops. The town now boasts one of the best and newest hospitals in Spain, offering huge employment prospects to the locals. There is a Municipal outdoor swimming pool and leisure centre and in the near future the construction of the indoor swimming pool will soon finish. There are many things to do and see in Huércal Overa and the Church at the heart of the town is well worth a visit to start your day. top of page
	Las Negras:
	Los Gollardos:
	Lubrin:
	Macael:
	Mojacar Playa: This is one of the most diverse parts of the Almeria coastline, in that there are 17km of shoreline along the Mojacar Playa Front and you can choose to bathe in relative quiet or you can choose to be in the thick of the hustle and bustle on the more popular beaches - for more info click here. The Mojacar Playa shore line is and has undergone a facelift to improve beach access and offer more facilities to tourists. There are many children's play areas and a beautiful palm tree lined promenade along many parts of the shoreline. In summer Mojacar Playa is so busy it can take almost an hour to travel by car from one end to the other, so if you are thinking of going for a day out - go early. There are many great restaurants and a section of beach chiringuitos serving fantastic catch of the day food. top of page
	Mojacar Pueblo: This typical white Andalucian village is set on top of a hill and can be seen from miles around. The Views from the villages viewing terrace at the Mirador de la Plaza Nueva are absolutely breathtaking. Mojacar was once a haven for artists and when you see the views you will understand why, absolutely inspirational. The village has a varied passed and has been populated since 2000BC. The streets here are narrow, twisting and are not for those who are unfit or need assistance walking. The Fuente Mora (Natural Water Spring) is renowned for it's quality drinking water and it is free to take your drinking bottle along and fill up. top of page
	Nijar: This town is renowned for it's Natural Park - The Cabo de Gata, which was created in 1987 and is the jewel of Almeria's crown - for more info click here. The town has a mixture of furniture shops, traditional pottery and local craft shops along it's main street, these are unusually open on Sundays offering a nice day out on a day that traditionally everywhere except restaurants is closed. The town is overlooked by the watch tower, which is a reminder that the Barbery Pirates used to regularly raid Almeria's coastline. In the Plaza Mayor the 16th century church stands on the original place of the Moorish Mosque, this church is very well looked after and well worth a visit. top of page
	Oria:
	Olula del Rio:
	Palomares:
	Pozo del Esparto:
	Pulpi:
	Purchena: This quaint town / village is set in some the most fantastic scenery, located on the A334 Baza to Albox road. Due to its importance as a defensive stronghold during the reign of the Moors, Purchena is actually classified as a city. The Moors built a fantastic castle on the hill and the ruins are there for all to see. The castle can be accessed from a car park at the bottom of the hill and then ascending a quite steep and long staircase, recently there has been a lot of work carried out at the ruins and there are now information boards all around in both Spanish and English languages. Purchena has a really nice square at its centre which is surrounded by Banks, Cafes and bar-restaurants. The best Tapas can be found in the cafe `El Carmen´. The town church is a short walking distance from the main square. All in all a nice town and the castle is worth a visit, if not just for the Moorish castle, then for the stunning views. top of page
	Roquetas del Mar:
	San Jose:
	San Juan de los Terreros:
	San Miguel de Cabo de Gata:
	Santa Maria:
	Santa Maria de Nieva: A small village approx 6km north of Huércal Overa, the village has all the amenities necessary for day to day living. A village shop, A cafe/bar, pharmacy, Doctors Surgery once a week, a new Meson Restaurant and Builders Merchants. The town has a nice church at it's centre (although never seen inside), the primary school is very small and there is a floodlit football ground where the local fiestas are held. All in all a nice little village, although very rural and most people make their money from Goats, Pigs, Olives and Almonds. top of page
	Serena:
	Sorbas: The village is built on solid bedrock and most of the houses are clinging to the rock at approx 40m above the tributary of the Rio de Aguas. The village is renowned as being one of the longest in Spain. The village has some nice shops, bars and restaurants. The main attraction in the area are the Sorbas Caves (for more info click here). The area has been protected since 1989 for reasons of geological and biological interest. The surrounding countryside is purely agricultural and there are many orange, lemon, almond and olive plantations. top of page
	Tabernas:
	Terque: Terque is a small, pretty, tranquil village with charm and a personality all of its own, nestled in the foothills of the eastern Alpujarras in the Valle de Andarax. Local amenities including small shops where you can buy essential supplies, a bakery, a chemist, a bank and two bars, both of which serve a mouth-watering selection of 'tapas'. It is located about 30 minutes from the city of Almeria in the Andalucia region in southern Spain & 40 minutes drive from the larger tourist resorts of Aguadulce and Roquetas de Mar. The Sierra Nevada National Park separates Terque from the historic city of Granada and the Solneive Ski resort just over an hour away by car. Many thanks to Jeni from Terque, for supplying the info and photo's top of page
	Taberno:
	Turre:
	Urcal: A small rural village under the municipality of Huércal Overa. The village is a typical agricultural village, one main street with two small Supermarkets, two bars serving snacks, the village school and the doctors surgery. There are other businesses cropping up in the village - a motorcycle mechanic and soon to be a restaurant. The village has been extensively developed with lots of new build villas popping up like daisies in a field. Of course with the new villas come the ex-pats, and with them prosperity. top of page
	Velez Blanca:
	Velez Rubio:
	Vera Playa: The Seaside resort of Vera Playa covers the beach area between Puerto Rey and Villaricos. It is possible to walk along the shoreline all the way from Vera Playa to the attractive small harbour of Villaricos to the north, or the larger fishing harbour and town of Garrucha to the south. This area is undergoing development and now boasts several hotels, beach bars and beach side complexes. The resort has earned the prestigious 'Blue Flag', which is awarded for high quality and cleanliness, for it's 8km's of white sandy beaches. Along with restaurants, bars and shops, Vera Playa also offers the only Water Park in the area, Parque Acuatico, which has many flumes and swimming pools, together with a children's section with a play area and water slides. Nearby is the Puerto Rey development that has a smart shopping centre and supermarket. top of page
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	Vicar:
	Villaricos:
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