Almería is a tourist city in Andalusia, which combines the possibility of relaxing on beautiful beaches and visiting interesting monuments, including those from the times of Arab rule.
The city is beautifully situated at the foot of the Betice Mountains, on the Costa del Sol. Along the coast, in its immediate vicinity, there are larger and smaller resorts with beaches covered with light, soft sand. There is a well-developed city beach in the city itself, and in the area, the Beach of the Dead and La Fabriquilla Beach, located on the Cabo de Gata peninsula, are very famous.
From the ninth century, Almería was under the control of the Arab rulers of Cordoba. At that time, the Alcazaba Fortress was built here. To this day, its walls dominate the buildings of the city. Currently, there is a park in the Moorish area, and from the walls you can admire a beautiful panorama of the city and the surrounding area. The second fortress in Almeria is Cerro San Cristobal. It was erected on the site of an ancient fortification after the Reconquest. The ruins have survived to this day.
Within the Old Town, the Cathedral of Almeria is also an important monument. It has an unusual architecture similar to a defensive structure. It was related to the frequent attacks by pirates in Almeria. Other historic churches include St. James the Apostle, Church of St. Paul or the Church of Our Lady of the Sea.
Almería is home to many interesting museums. The Almeria Museum is noteworthy as it collects items related to the history of the city. The Doña Pakyta Art Museum houses the works of local and foreign artists, while the Guitar Museum shows the traditions related to the production of this instrument and its place in the culture of Andalusia.
