Discover Almería’s culture and coast in Los Escullos

Almería brings together a range of historical, cultural and coastal themes. You can weigh these aspects separately: cultural history, maritime heritage and beach-related topics appeal to different interests, without requiring a fixed itinerary.

When comparing holiday apartments in Los Escullos, you can compare travel dates, room categories and cancellation policies on the respective accommodation pages. How you prioritise these details remains a practical decision alongside the cultural and maritime themes that help structure your view of Almería.

Culture and history

A notable testimony to the technical past is the Cable Inglés. It was built between 1902 and 1904 to enable the maritime export of iron ore from Alquife via the port of Almería. Since 1998, the Cable Inglés has been protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural in the Monument category; this protection is based on its technical and historical value.

The cultural spectrum also includes the Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía, with a permanent interdisciplinary photography programme. This includes exhibitions, workshops, events, publications and other activities. The centre in Almería is located in the former Liceo in the city’s historic centre. The galleries represent a distinct underground attraction: they are 4.5 kilometres long and lie nine metres below ground.

The Alcazaba was built in the 10th century at the behest of Abderrahmán III, following the city’s foundation. It stands on a hill overlooking Almería’s original urban centre, the Medina. It is divided into three areas: two Muslim complexes and a final Christian section. The latter was built after the city was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1489.

Almería Cathedral also combines two functions: it is a fortress cathedral and served both for worship and to protect the population from attacks by Berber pirates. The cathedral’s cloister is Neoclassical and dates from the late 18th century. If you have several interests, you can consider Islamic fortress architecture, Christian ecclesiastical architecture and the technical history of the port as separate excursion themes alongside one another.

The historic sites differ significantly in their functions: the Cable Inglés represents industrial maritime export, the Alcazaba represents Muslim complexes and a later Christian section, while the cathedral combined worship and protection. This keeps the technical, military and religious perspectives distinct as separate themes.

Other places at the same regional level include Almería, La Cañada, Tabernas, Zurgena, Las Hortichuelas, Armuña De Almanzora, Fernán Pérez and Sorbas.

Coast and port

Beach and port can be considered two distinct coastal themes when planning. Playa de Almería (urbana) is an approximately three-kilometre-long sandy beach in Almería. Almería’s historic port heritage was opened to the public in 2023 as a promenade and seaside viewpoint.

For the higher-level travel overview: Almeria.