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Almeria Deep in southern, Andalusian Spain, Almeria – or Almería – is a booming beach resort town offering breathtaking Mediterranean scenery and wild, Spanish flourish. A Hispanic Riviera of sorts, Almeria’s resorts have extremely well developed facilities that make it all that much easier and more pleasant to bask in the warm glow shining over the Costa del Sol.
Start your intense sunbathing at the world famous Playa Mojacar, a magnet for Spanish and international hardbodies, romantic couples and families. The Mojacar Playa Resort is a highly desirable place to stay and party, as its wide berth of Spanish sand combined with a tantalizing array of spa, sports and sumptuous cuisine make Mojacar Playa Resort one of the finest places to stay on the Spanish coast.
Water sports include windsurfing, jet skiing, water skiing, kite surfing and swimming in the cool, calm Mediterranean blue. Land-based sports include tennis and golf on any of the championship courses nearby. Those with a yearning to feel wind in their hair would do well on a cycling tour of Almeria. Cruise through the breathtaking countryside and stare out upon the vast sea. Or go on a scenic hiking excursion, change your elevation and look hard to see if you can’t catch a glimpse of Africa!
Almeria has a rich cultural history with a heavy Moorish influence. This influences the names of many places – even Alermía itself – and colors the vast array of intriguing historical attractions that are easily accessible for the curious visitor. The Cathedral of Almeria is an impressive display of Catholic might, a sign of the magnitude with which the Catholic Kings of Aragon and Castile asserted the state religion after vanquishing the Moors in the late 15th Century. Other historical sights to see in Almeria include the impressive Moorish fortress from way earlier – the 11th Century, to be exact – called the Alcazaba.
Nightlife in Almeria is to die for. If vacationers to Almeria don’t speak so enthusiastically about it, it’s only because they’re too exhausted. Spanish culture is extremely party oriented, perhaps more so than anywhere else in the world. Combine that with a beach resort town, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Enjoy your stay in Almeria! |
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