Cheap flights to Almeria, Spain
If it’s plenty of sunshine that you’re looking for book a cheap flight to Almeria. Almeria lies in one of Spain’s sunniest regions, where it’s warm enough to strip off and tan the body beautiful at most times of the year. Situated at the foot of a stark imposing grey hill that’s dominated by a Moorish fortress, the sprawling metropolis is hit by the sun’s rays for 320 sizzling days a year. Founded by the Romans and developed by the Phoenicians, the capital of the province of Almeria has more monuments and relics from the past than you can wave a tourist guide at. But it’s also a thoroughly modern city with much on offer. You can shop beyond sundown, party hard to the heady pulse of the city’s nightlife, and then revive yourself with a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the Mediterranean.
Take a flight to Almeria and be sure to visit the many bars on offer to enjoy the wonderful tapas experience. In Almeria tapas comes free with selected drinks and you’ll be asked to choose what you would like. Some popular dishes are albondigas (meatballs), patatas bravas (diced potato in spicy tomato sauce), calamares (squid) and Boquerones fritas (deep friend anchoives).
If this has whetted your appetite for a visit to Spain, we offer cheap flights to Almeria on a weekly basis from East Midlands airport.
Find Almeria's best:
- Museum
Museum
Best relic:
The Cathedral
The Spanish construction industry had problems as far back as the 16th century. Like many of Andalucía’s cathedrals, this austere giant was never finished, possibly because the city’s inhabitants preferred their cosier and smaller local parish churches. The Gothic structure looks more like a fortress than a place of worship, but that’s no accident, as it was designed to help protect the city from pirate attacks that used to be a regular occurrence. Thankfully the muskets and gunpowder have gone, so you’ll enjoy a more sedate visit than if you had turned up 400 years ago. Inside are many art treasures, including a tabernacle dating from the 18th century, and the small chapel behind the main altar contains the tomb of Bishop Villalan, founder of the cathedral.
Where: Catedral, Plaza de la Catedral s/n, The Old Quarter, Almeria City, 04001. Tel: +34 950234848
- View
View
Best view:
Alcazaba
Cast your gaze over the city below from the magnificent vantage point of the Alcazaba, a stunning Moorish fortress built in the 10th century by Caliph Abd-ar-Rhaman III. Perched on a hill 90 metres above Almeria and looking out toward the sea, it offers spectacular views of the city, the sea and the cave quarter, Barrio de la Chanca. Then turn around 180 degrees and explore the impressive monument, with its huge three walled enclosures. Highlights of any visit include the second compound where there are the remains of a mosque that was converted into a chapel by the Catholic Kings.
Where: Alcazaba, Calle Almanzor, E-04002, Almeria City, Tel: +34 950 271 617 (admission free with EU passport).- Film stars
Film stars
Best place to be a film star:
Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park
The wild and rugged landscape of the Cabo de Gata natural park is right on the city’s doorstep, and is one of the best film sets in the world. Movie companies have fallen over themselves to shoot a host of iconic films here including Lawrence of Arabia, Patton, Cleopatra, Doctor Zhivago, India Jones and countless spaghetti westerns. Grab a hire car to see why hotshot directors fell in love with the area, and shoot your own piece of movie magic. The arid and isolated setting is one of the last unspoilt regions of Spain, a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Where: Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, Almeria
Website: www.parquenatural.com
- Relax
Relax
Best place to let your hair down:
La Cueva
To get your social life sizzling, head for some of the city’s decadent nightspots. There are many on offer, but one of the best is La Cueva. It’s famous all over the region for its eclectic programme of live music that will get your toes tapping and body shaking into the small hours.
Where: La Cueva, Calle Canonigo Molina Alonso, 23, Almeria. Tel: +34 950235125
Website: www.lacueva-almeria.com
Almeria - (LEI)
Location
Almeria Airport is 9 kilometers to the east of the region's capital city, 500 metres from the coast on the gulf of Almeria and to the south of the Sierra Alhamilla. In the area neighbouring the airport are the towns of El Alquian and Costacabana, it has excellent connections with the other tourist destinations in the province, such as Cabo de Gata, Aguadulce, Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido or Mojácar.
Almeria airport - Tel: 0034 (0)950213700
Transport
By road: The airport can be reached from Almeria via the AL-12 road, which is a dual carriageway. The airport turn off is found at kilometre nine. From here, the single carriageway road continues to Níjar. There are also access roads signposted from the Autovía del Mediterráneo A-7.
By bus: The L20 Almeria picks up just outside the arrivals terminal. It runs from 07:33-22:33 and takes 50 minutes to reach the city centre. On weekends the bus runs every 30 minutes from 07:25-22:22. Ticket prices cost from 1.15 Euros with a ten trip pass from 6.25 Euros. www.surbus.com Tel: 0034 (0)950624735
By taxi: Almeria Airport taxis are located outside the arrivals hall. (Prices correct as from May 2009).
18.00 Euros to Almeria
48.00 Euros to Aguadulce
30.00 Euros to Cabo de Gata.
75.00 Euros to El Ejido
112.00 Euros to Mojacar
52.00 Euros to Roquetas.
For more info telephone Radio Taxi on 0034 (0)950226161 or Teletaxi on 0034 (0)950251111
By train: There is no train service from Almeria airport
Check-in
Opens 2 hours prior to flight departure time. Desks close promptly 40 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.
Special assistance
Passengers with reduced mobility must also notify their airline, agent or tour operator of their need for assistance.
Assistance can also be requested by calling the Aena information service: Telephone: 0034 (0)902404704.
European Emergency Number
Did you know 112 is the European emergency number? It is reachable from fixed and mobile phones, free of charge, everywhere in the EU.