Almeria is the driest region in Europe as well as one of the warmest with an average annual temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and has some 330 days of sun per year on average

Days out and things to do

There are so many places of interest to visit in Almeria that a few hours on google are necessary, but the most famous, of course is the Tabernas desert where the famous spaghetti westerns were made.

There is no doubt that the scenery around Tabernas in Almeria is dramatic. Sergio Leone and the Spaghetti Western crews realised this too, and from the 1960’s onwards, the deserts have been used for such film masterpieces as “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly”, “Fistful of Dollars”, “For a Few Dollars More” and “Shalako” amongst others. In addition epics such as “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”, “Cleopatra” and “Lawrence of Arabia” all had location shoots in the area.

Tours are available and many of the sets are still in place.

SAN JOSE & CABO DE GATO (Natural Park) Approx 45 mins drive: San Jose is a traditional Spanish town with windy streets, little bars and restaurants. It has a great family beach open all year round. There are 2 world renowned beaches in the Cabo de Gato a stones throw from San Jose which is well worth the extra drive. (Voted in top 10 beaches in Europe).

GO CARTING:
At Copo Shopping Centre, about 5 mins drive from house there is Go Carting track great for the kids. For a bigger Go Carting experience there is a large outdoor circuit on the way in to Roquetas del mar

ROQUETAS DEL MAR:
At about 30mins drive away you can visit the largest coastal resort in Almeria, with more life and things to do such as a Water Park, Karaoke bars, English bars, Spanish Tapas Bars, a great Beach and all your big resort amenities,. There is a large shopping centre here called “Gran Plaza” which has all the shops & eateries you could wish for (Including Top shop / Top man, Dorothy Perkins, Zara and many more.) There is also a great Arcade & Ten Pin Bowling ally here too, well worth a visit.

CELIN Traditional small Spanish village about 20 mins drive:
If you fancy a BBQ traditional Spanish style you can visit Celin in the mountains. This is a typical tiny Spanish village which has not moved with the time. Go there on a Sunday and follow the sign for “Walkers”. You will come to a natural spring from the mountains in to which walks have been laid out. The Spanish come here every weekend to have a BBQ, drink their wine cooled by the spring water and watch the kids playing, very traditional.

ALMERIA – Capital city of Almeria about 30mins drive
Obviously being the capital of Almeria it has many things to do and see. It has all the typical aspects of a coastal resort but is also steeped in history. The fortress is a great half day trip finished off with a nice meal in the Marina.

GRANADA / SIERRA NEVADA: 2 hours drive
For the more adventurous you can travel to Granada, the most visited city in Spain. This is a beautiful town that has kept its traditional charm whist embracing the present. The Alhambra palace is a whole day’s trip so would warrant an overnight stay, which you wouldn’t regret as there is so much to see & do. Just past Granada is the Sierra Nevada, the tallest mountain range in Spain. The 2000 winter Olympics were held here and has everything you would expect from a Ski Resort. Although open all year round we would only recommend that you visit here in the winter, indeed, you can hire ski equipment should you wish to spend a day on the slopes.