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Costa Almeria weather forecast and travel guide by Cheaperholidays.com.
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Costa Almeria holiday Guide and weather forecast.
 Book a holiday to Costa Almeria an you are in one of the finest examples of unspoilt Andalucian countryside and coastline in the whole of Spain.
Sandwiched between the Costa Calida and the Costa del Sol, a holiday to the Costa Almeria will show you many hidden and unspoilt beaches and a fantastic desert landscape.
Sunny and mild, Almeria as a holiday destination lies southeast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea, still bearing the archaeological evidence of the many ancient cultures, from the Tartessos and Phoenicians to the Romans and Visigoths, who were drawn here by the natural beauty and useful maritime geographic location
The nightlife on the Costa Almeria here is the quietest of all the Costa holiday resorts in Spain.
A holiday to the Costa Almeria puts you on Spains most sunniest stretch of coastline. The Costa Almeria has the only desert in Europe, which starts from Almeria town, and has been the setting for many famous films including "Lawrence of Arabia" and many a "Spaghetti Western."
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 Food: The local dishes will be mainly fish based such as paella and Tapas. Local Specialities range from Gurullos (stew with pasta), and Escabeche e sardines (fresh sardines in hot sauce.)
Nightlife: Quiet and relaxed is the atmosphere here so can be found around the numerous laid-back cafes, bars and restaurants.
A holiday to the Costa Almeria is not ideal for those in search of a lively holiday. Its no wonder that so many British people have chosen to retire here.
Shopping: Best buys include leather goods, and locally produced rugs and ceramics at very low prices and a high standard.
Choose from the following holday resorts on the Costa Almeria:
Mojacar
This pretty Moorish town on the hill has a cluster of narrow, winding streets. Don't miss the Arab gate to the town, the church, and gift shops, which specialise in jewellery, ceramics and locally woven rugs. Watch out for the festivals here and the gypsy fair in Turre. Mojacar has an attractive 5km long beach and water sports, and offers a good choice of restaurants and bars.
Roquetas de Mar
The name Roquetas de Mar translates as little rocks on sea, The resort has three main areas: the village (pueblo), the port, and the urbanizacion where the holiday apartments, hotels and tourist facilities are concentrated. The resort has a long (approx 3km), clean shingle beach which is great for swimming and patrolled by life guards during peak season. Numerous inexpensive bars and restaurants
Almeria City: The ancient Andalusian city of Almeria lies sheltered at the base of a bay, proudly dominated by the amazing Alcazaba, a huge Moorish citadel with three walled enclosures dating from 995. From the citadel visitors have a good view of the city’s most impressive and important Christian monument, the Cathedral, dating from 1524, designed more like a fortress than a church because of the need to defend it from pirate attacks. The Cathedral contains numerous art treasures, including a tabernacle dating from the 18th century, designed by Ventura Rodriguez. With its interesting medieval architecture, Almeria’s old town is a delight to stroll through with its tranquil squares, archways and colonnades
Day Trips: Take a trip to Granada's Moorish Alhambra Palace; explore the Wild West theme park in the desert, or explore the caves at Nerja.
For those that want to explore car hire is worth considering or make the most of tours that are offered in resort.
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