Almería between the Alcazaba, the city beach and urban history

Culture and history

The Alcazaba of Almería was built in 955 on the orders of Abd al-Rahman III. It is a palace of Arab origin and consists of three sections. The third section contains the remains of a castle whose construction was ordered by the Catholic Monarchs after they captured the city in 1489.

The Catedral de Almería was designed as a fortress and built to protect the population from pirate attacks. Its Renaissance cloister was formerly the fortress's parade ground.

El Cable Inglés was classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural in 1998 because of its historical, symbolic and aesthetic value. The structure can be walked along and visited in order to experience its architectural and historical significance. One access route connects the railway station with the ore loader.

The Mercado Central has remained largely unchanged to this day and is an example of iron architecture; it was extensively restored in 1982.

The centre presents Almería's history from its origins to the present day using models, interactive panels and audiovisual displays.

When comparing holiday apartments in Almería, check the respective listing pages above all for travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions. These details can be compared with the focus you want for your days, such as culture, the coast, long walks or culinary discoveries. The Alcazaba, Playa de San Miguel, Ruta Mozárabe and Raf tomato represent different sides of Almería. Giving these priorities some thought in advance can help you compare the information on the listing pages more purposefully with your own travel plan.

For further research, you can also visit Retamar, Cabo De Gata and El Alquián. Other locality pages at the same higher-level category lead to Antas, Alcontar, Roquetas De Mar, La Cañada and Felix.

Cityscape and coast

In the area of Parque Nicolás Salmerón, the Muelle de Levante offers an urban-maritime panorama. Playa de San Miguel in the city of Almería is one of the two large city beaches and is 1,550 metres long.

Those who consider culture, the sea and urban history side by side can compare the different focuses with their own travel preferences.

Routes and longer perspectives

Almería's underground network of shelters from the Spanish Civil War extends over 4.5 kilometres. The Ruta Mozárabe connects the Cathedral of Almería with the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela over a distance of 1,353 kilometres. After its beginning, it leads through the valleys of the Andarax and Nacimiento rivers towards Guadix and Granada.

The span from the 4.5-kilometre underground complex to the 1,353-kilometre route helps you distinguish conceptually between compact sightseeing and far-reaching route themes.

Local flavour

A tasting route through Almería offers the opportunity to try fresh produce and local tapas such as the exclusive Raf tomato.

For the higher-level travel overview: Almeria.