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Information on the province of Almería in Andalucia
Almería, famous as the location for many spaghetti westerns is a region dominated by dry, barren, rocky and almost lunar landscapes. However, littering the area are pockets of paradise, lush oasis providing year round fruits and vegetables. With one of the most beautiful and ecologically rich coasts of the western Mediterranean and an area of 380 square kilometres it is one of Spain’s natural jewels. The Cabo de Gata Natural Park runs through the areas of Níjar, Almería and Carboneras. Its villages, previously dedicated to fishing, have become tourism spots for those interested in nature. One of the greatest draws of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park is its beaches.
Another attraction of Almería is that it has one of the sunniest, warmest and driest climates in Europe. Almería enjoys about 3000 hours of sunshine annually with around 320 sunny days a year on average (6 hours of sun in January and 12 in August). Almería has an average annual temperature of around 19 °C and only 25-30 wet days a year on average. During the winter, daily maximum temperatures tend to stay around 14–20 °C. At night, the temperature rarely drops below 8 °C. During the warmest month of August, there are clear sunny skies and no rainfall. The typical daily temperatures range from 28–34 °C and on occasion climb higher. The minimum temperatures stay well above 20 °C. The temperature of the sea stays around 17 °C during the winter and 26 °C during the summer making a dip in the sea an inviting prospect during any time of the year!
The city was founded in 955 and its name "Almería" stems from Arabic for "The Mirror", comparing it to the "The Mirror of the Sea". Its Moorish castle, Alcazaba, is the second largest among the Muslim fortresses of Andalucia after the Alhambra. Although administratively annexed to the Autonomous Community of Andalucia, in Southern Spain, some people of the province have shown a clear desire for regional autonomy.
A great part of Almería's economy is based on agriculture, which is located mainly in the west part of the region. There you will find a sea of plastics, which are in fact green houses which produce tons of fruit and vegetables, of which more than 70% of the product is exported to the rest of Europe.
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Almería's location, attractions and climate makes it a popular destination for holidays and long stays. There is always something very appealing about coastal Andalucia cities. With its marina, paseo maritimo and welcoming city centre, Almería is no different. Andalucian people who live by the sea always seem that little bit more relaxed! |
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In comparison to the high-rise hotel blocks and apartments that are associated with many of Spain's coastal areas, this Costa is subdued and altogether much more inviting. Southeast Spain along the Costa de Almería is an unspoilt paradise.
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As in most Andalucia towns and cities the statues and monuments that can be seen reflect both he old and the new. |
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The Pueblo Blanco of Mojacar is a very picturesque attraction of the Almería coast. Boasting a traditional white village on the hill and the coastline below. It is certainly amongst the popular destinations in Almería along with Roquetas del Mar, Vera, Garucha and the surrounding golf courses. |
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