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When staying in Almeria city, you may wish to visit other areas around Almeria province. Popular places to visit from Almeria city include the Cabo de Gata natural park and the coast of the Costa Almeria and its unspoilt beaches. There many landmarks and monuments to see, and to make sure you see as many of these as possible we recommend hiring a car.
If you want a break from the clamour and crowds on the Costa then explore Mijas, Alhaurin, Coin, Monda, Ojen and also Istan. The scenery is quite spectacular and the roads are well-travelled, yet perfectly good.
More visitors rent cars in Spain than any other European country. Car rental in Spain is the least expensive in Europe due to the strong competition and on the Costa del Sol car rental is no exception where it is relatively easy to hire a car.
Guarromán is one of a small group of ‘New Towns of Sierra Morena’ founded by King Carlos III in the second half of the eighteenth century. It was founded on the site of a roadside café, Venta de Guadarromán, and originally populated by Germans. Today, it has about 2,700 inhabitants.;
The name Carboneros refers to the town’s former mining activity, which dates back to the times of the Carthaginian General Aníbal. The village is one of a small group of ‘new towns of the Sierra Morena’ founded by King Carlos III in the second half of the eighteenth century.
Baños de la Encina offers visitors interesting historical and artistic heritage as well as attractions for lovers of nature. Once called simply Baños, the village adopted ‘de la Encina’ (‘of the holm oaks’) in the thirteenth century, after a reported apparition of the Virgin Mary amongst the oak trees.
El Piélago Natural Monument consists of a Roman bridge, the Puente de Vadollano, which spans the Guarrizas river and its granite rock formations. The river has two impressive waterfalls.
In November the Andres Segovia International Classical Guitar Competition takes place in La Heredura's beautiful San José Church. This annual event attracts leading classical guitarists under 35 years of age from around the world and its objective is to promote the diffusion and study of the guitar.
Bailén is the perfect destination for history enthusiasts. The town was the site of an important turning point during the Battle of the Peninsular War. The annual commemorative celebrations for this event mean that July is the best time of year to pay a visit to the town.
Bus from Chiclana to other towns stops at the large roundabout called Plaza de Andalucia in the centro of the town just north of the bridge over the Rio Iro on the old coast road which is now A-9034. There is not a bus station as such but there is a hardstanding for bus infront of Hotel Alboran.
Tourist Office in Albánchez is located in paza de España.
There are several modern metro systems in Andalucia in the cities of Sevilla (opened in 2008), Malaga (opened in 2014) and Granada (opened in 2017). The Tramvia link from Chiclana to Puerto Real and Cadiz is completed bun not yet inaugurated. Seville Tram opened in 2011.
Andalucia.com is the third most popular travel destination website in th eworld. It has been an online travel guide to Andalucia, helping travellers and tourists since 1996. Andalucia.com offers comprehensive and up-to-date information about Andalucia to tourists and residents, in both English and Spanish. According to Alexa, the website traffic measuring company, Andalucia.com is ranked the 56.994th most popular website in the world.
Torremolinos train station is located just off Calle San Miguel underground the Plaza de la Nogalera. Every 20 minutes local trains (known as cercanías) run east to Málaga (taking approx. 45 mns), stopping en route at Fuengirola and Malaga airport (AGP). Additional trains run just to Fuengirola.
The gourmet market and restaurant area dedicated to the 'Sabor a Málaga' food promotional brand opened its doors to the public in the summer of 2021.
Alcalá la Real is a delightful little town with an impressive fortress, once a strategic stronghold during medieval times and subsequently occupied by the Moors in 713. It has about 21,700 inhabitants.
Do you like to stay connected? This page offers information, advice, and news on all types of communication, from telephones to internet and hi-tech news, no matter where you are in Andalucia.
Honeymoon hotels are usually set in attractive locations and have specific offerings for couples to enjoy a unique and intimate stay, creating a romantic start to their married life. Whether it be a stunning beach; a rural, secluded area with outstanding natural views and a relaxing atmosphere; or a bustling city with plenty of cultural activities, the location will be memorable.
Although some hotels and resorts by their nature require many resources to operate, this selection of eco hotels means that these hotels acknowledge the strain they place on the environment and as a result actively try to minimise their waste and also water and energy consumption.
A range of hotels that allow your pet to stay with you. These establishments have an animal friendly policy, which means that in all of them pets are allowed to stay and may even be catered to in various ways.
