The name means the ‘Mirror of the Sea’ which is strange when you think how Almeria in southeast Spain’s Andalucia is the driest region in Europe. No wonder holidays to Almeria attract sun lovers who appreciate the low rainfall and year-round warm temperatures. The Costa de Almeria is probably the most diverse of all the Spanish coastlines with its wild and rugged rocky coves and little-known golden sandy beaches, making an Almeria holiday an ideal beach destination.
Value
Rugged unspoilt coastline
Low rainfall
Good year-round weather
Nature lovers
Not for holidaymakers who don't like naturist beaches. The El Playazo beach, Vera Playa is not only the largest in Europe, it's also surrounded by naturist accommodation.
Spain is a full member of the European Union. EU citizens do not need a visa.
You are required by law to have your passport with you at all times and may be asked to produce it when making credit card purchases.
Tourists are a target for theft, so don’t carry much cash with you and never leave valuables in the car.
Almeria has mild winters with daily highs averaging 20°C/68°F and nightly lows of about 10°C/50°F. Summers are very hot with average maximum daily highs of 40°C/104°F and nightly lows of 18°C/64°F.
Flights from the UK take around three hours.
Motorists drive on the right in Spain. There's plenty of choice if you want
to hire a car on your Almeria holiday and, in general, roads in Spain are well maintained.