Car Hire Almeria - Airport, Spain

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First time going to Almeria? We want you to get the most out of your rental car Almeria experience. For that reason, we have enlisted the help of a local travel expert to help you to get you on your way. Follow these useful travel tips and enjoy the best that Almeria has to offer.

See: Get to know Almería’s past at the Archaeological Museum of Almería, with pieces from prehistoric to Moorish periods. For a look at the city’s creative side, head to the Almería Centre of Art Museum which houses contemporary art exhibitions. The Centro Andaluz de Fotografía also gives interesting insight into arty Almería.

Walk around what was La Medina (market area), the first urban area of Almería. Abderraman III founded the city in 995 fortifying La Medina and creating a defensive wall and mosque. Take in Arab cultural traditions at one of Almería’s bath houses. Hammams Aire de Almería and Almeraya are both top spots to soak while pondering the years of history and cultural changes Almería has born witness to.

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Shop: The best bet for shopping in the city is to head to the old town and wander; popping in and out of boutiques when the urge strikes. Walk along el Paseo de Almería, Calle Aguilar de Campoo, Calle Navarro Rodrigo and La Rambla Obispo Orberá for prime store options.

Eat:Restaurante Arrocería Edetanus is a preferred local eatery for typical Spanish rice dishes and fish. Their ‘menú del día’, or daily special, is just 14.75 €. Cafe Bar el Turia also offers a ‘menú del día’ and is popular with the working lunch crowd in the city. Just a little ways out of town try La Gruta, a gourmet restaurant situated inside a natural cave. El Rincon de Basi is the place to go in the center of town for ‘tapas’, wine and beer.

Drink: The ideal way to drink wine or beer in Andalucia is with ‘tapas’, Spanish appetizers. In Almería, nibble and sip along Plaza Flores, Plaza San Pedro, Plaza Urrutia and Plaza Virgen del Mar. Or pop into La Bien Pagá, El Bocaito, or Kiosco 18.

Stay: Visitors will find accommodations to fit every budget. For a high-end stay in old town, book at  Plaza Vieja Hotel and Lounge, a romantic hotel with Arabian Baths on site. AC Hotel Almería is an excellent 4-star option run by Marriott. Hotel Costa del Sol is a fantastic budget option, near the Mediterranean Sea. Also try three-star Hotel Torreluz III for an exceptional value. Student travellers or those on a shoestring will like Inturjoven, a hostel and guest house with shared dorm rooms.

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Walk: Stroll paths in the Parque del Boticario, containing botanical and Moorish garden spaces. Or if up for something more intense, set out to Sierra de Alhamilla to walk the trail from Cerro del Puntal to the Colativí peak, a 10km-long stretch of mostly surfaced road.

Meander along  Almería’s fine beaches and stick a toe or two in the Med. Beach-comb the beaches of resort village Roquetas de Mar, just 15 minutes from Almería. Also check out beaches Retamar and El Toyo, plus any of the coastline within Cabo de Gata.

Get Out: Visit Cabo de Gata Natural Park, just 20 kilometers from the city. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the park is made up of 46,000 hectares of land and sea reserve. Along the Park’s many trails, explore dunes, beaches, coves, old mining towns and archaeological remains plus a rich abundance of flora and fauna. There is camping available in the park year round.

Listen: Take part in some of the city’s traditional ‘fiestas’ held throughout the year. In February look for ‘carnaval’, or Mardi Gras-style festivities for lent. Expect parades, costumes, music and a good time. While not a wild party, Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week, is nevertheless a fascinating time to visit Almería. This week-long religious celebration is more popular and vibrant in the south of Spain than the north. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Noche de San Juan is one of the Mediterranean’s ultimate festivals, held on the summer solstice (June 23-24). An all-nighter, locals gather on beaches to watch firework displays and celebrate around bonfires. Expect music, dancing, eating, drinking, merry-making of all kinds. In late August, watch the ruffles swirl at the Festival Flamenco de Almería. Come fall, groove at the Festival de Jazz de Almería

Avoid:  La Chanca, located between the Alcazaba and the old town, is the city’s gypsy cave ‘neighborhood’. ‘Gitanos’ or gypsies, live in the vibrantly-painted homes here as well as fishermen and their  families. Locals advise not to go to La Chanca alone at night, and to also be careful during the day.