Like all Mediterranean cities, Almería has a rich past that extends to the Phoenicians and Romans with its foundation in the year 955. But if there is a time of growth in Almería we can place it after the collapse of the Caliphate of Cordoba, with the Al -mariyat Bayyana, who leaves us a spectacular historical legacy with the Great Mosque or the walls of the Jairán that will house the Medina of Abderramán III. Almohads, Nasrid and Castilians will fight for the city until 1489, where Almería would go dark until the 19th century where the grape and mining will give moments of greatness to the Almeria population.
Already in 1855 the city was expanded, the main public services and the urban layout of the city emerged, which will be modified until the sixties of the 20th century, where intensive agriculture and sandblasting industries will experience glorious moments in a living Almería.
Eating in Almería is living Almería from the inside
The gastronomy of Almería is pleased to have the best of Mediterranean cuisine, with products from the sea and the garden and products with Arab reminiscences such as gurullos, red garlic and ajoblanco, wheat from Almería or cod with tomato; In addition, eating in Almería becomes an authentic pleasure with its thousands of restaurants spread throughout the historic center of the city under the protection of the Mediterranean Sea.
Living in Almería, a tidal wave of climates … for all tastes
Almería, due to its location in the southeast of Spain, has the three peninsular climates: the Mediterranean climate, the desert climate of the previous areas and the continental climate with strong gusts of east wind with thousands of days of sunshine and little rain.
Thus, Almería city registers temperatures of continental climate not very high due to its location in a bay sheltered by the mountains of the Sierra de Gádor, the delta of the Andarax river and its right bank, making Almería a predominantly livestock, agricultural and fishing since its inception.
Living in Almería: What to see in Almería?
Living in Almería means enjoying endless moments of its history captured in monuments and unique places: the Alcazaba, the Cathedral, the Butterfly House, the Railway Station or the air-raid shelters are some of the key points to recognize a story full of unforgettable moments, captured in thousands of films by the most famous Hollywood directors (remember the mythical Indiana Jones, General Patton or Lawrence of Arabia himself among its streets).
In addition, Almería has beautiful natural spaces such as the beaches of Costacabana, Las Olas or the Faro de San Telmo beach; immense parks in which to practice outdoor sports such as the Parque de las Familias, the old Nicolás Salmerón Park and the Andarax Park, located at the mouth of the river. Along with these places we find one of the most important natural parks of the Iberian Peninsula, which runs through Almería, Níjar and the southeastern end of Carboneras and in which the visitor will find thousands of species of fauna and flora in which it is considered one of the Most important Biosphere Reserves of the Iberian Peninsula.
Almería reserves for the visitor many more cultural experiences and places to visit such as the Heritage Interpretation Center, the Cinema House or the Apolo and Cervantes Theaters, as well as the countless churches and convents that mark Almería in the 21st century.
Living in Almería is enjoying its parties
Almería is synonymous with festivities and revelry at different times of the year, especially on such important dates as carnivals, Holy Week and, in particular, in its patron saint festivities during the second half of August in honor of the Virgen del Mar, where they are celebrated. the famous Day Fair and Night Fair, following the Sevillian tradition and attracting thousands of tourists and visitors for ten days.
Along with all these festivals, Almería attracts by other activities such as camel rides, nautical activities, ecotourism routes, segway routes, personalized routes through the city center … activities that make Almería a sustainable tourist city.
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