Things to do in Adra Almeria

Adra is situated on the east side of Andalucia, and is part of the province of Almeria. Situated on the south east coast of Spain, Almeria enjoys year round sunshine which attracts visitors from far and wide.

What to do in Adra

If you are looking for things to do in Adra, or looking for property in Adra, you will find plenty of attractions in the town. Hire a car and explore the best parts of Almeria and Adra at your own pace.

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Average temperatures in Adra in winter are 13 degrees centrigrade and average 30 degrees centigrade in summer. Beaches are long and sandy, and water sports are available including scuba diving. Beach bars serve fresh Spanish seafood in Adra, and you will find several music bars and casual restaurants.

Local golf courses near Adra are popular and golfers flock from all over the world to enjoy the warm conditions. Walking and hiking in Adra is also a main attraction for many visitors, and the local landscape is stunning.

How to get to Adra

To get to Adra you can fly directly to Almeria Airport, hire a car at the airport, and drive to Adra, which is about 40 minutes away. Cheap flights to Almeria are available from many UK airports and the flight time is approx. 3 hours.

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The city of Almeria – Arabic for The Mirror

Steeped in history, Almeria is situated in the east of Andalucía, and boasts some of the region´s most stunning architecture. The city of Almeria is situated in the province of the same name, which stems from the word Al-Mariyat – Arabic for The Mirror.

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The Moorish castle, the Alcazaba, is the second largest in Muslim fortress in Andalucia – after the Alhambra at Granada, and it was once one of the most important port cities in Spain. The Moors controlled Almeria until 1489, when it was surrendered to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella.At least four earthquakes shook Almeria in the 16th Century – the largest of which in 1522 destroyed the city, and the Muslims who remained were expelled from the region and sent all over Spain. During the 18th Century enormous iron mines were discovered and many British and French settled in the area, which bought renewed prosperity to the area.

During the Spanish Civil War, Almeria and Malaga were the last cities to surrender to Franco´s forces, and it was only after his death that an autonomous status was granted for the region.
In the later part of the 20th Century, Almeria enjoyed massive economic growth with tourism, and also with the advent of intensive farming and the growing of fruit and vegetables, which are still the biggest money earners for the region. Much of the agriculture is situated in the west of the region, where visitors will see field upon field of plastic greenhouses, which produce tons of fruit and vegetables. Seventy per cent of the food grown is exported to other parts of Europe, and the UK is one of the biggest importers.

Also around this time, several spaghetti westerns were filmed in Almeria. Its dry, dusty landscapes, including the Tabernas Desert, made it the perfect location for films such as, A fistful of dollars, and The good, the bad and the ugly. The driest region in Europe, Almeria has over 330 average days of sunshine per year. Lawrence of Arabia was also shot here in 1962.Another quirky feature of this province is the El Playazo Beach, which is the largest nudist beach in Europe, and even boasts its own accommodation for naturists wanting to make a holiday of it.
The region can easily be reached by the A-7 Mediterranean Highway and the A-92 which links it with the rest of Andalucía. Marbella and the Costa del Sol is approximately 220km and if you are not in a hurry, take the coastal road. Almeria also has good airport and train routes. By sea, the port of Almeria has lines to Algeria, Morocco and Melilla. There are also moorings for pleasure boats.

One of Almeria’s most beautiful natural parks is the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, which is of volcanic origin, and is the largest and most significant marine-terrestrial space in the Western Mediterranean. Covering an area of 380 square kilometers, this is one of Andalucía’s most visited nature reserves. Covering areas of Nijar, Almeria and Carboneras,
the region´s villages attract lovers of nature and the countryside from all over Europe. The Cabo de Gata Natural Park runs through the municipal areas of Níjar, Almería and Carboneras. This is one of the few parks of its kind which also boasts un spoilt beaches, and the area´s temperate climate is one of its main attractions.

One of the better known towns in the province is Mojacar, which has become popular amongst tourists, especially from the UK, and over the past ten years, thousands of visitors have invested in holiday homes here. And with 17km of beautiful beaches, narrow streets and paved courtyards, who can blame them? From a distance, the whitewashed buildings seem to cling precariously to the hillside, and the town is sandwiched between the mountains of the Sierra Cabrera and the Mediterranean Sea.

As in most parts of Andalucía, annual festivals and ferias in Mojacar are amongst the most elaborate in Spain. One not to be missed is the annual Moors and Christians Fiesta, which is held in honor of the Arab ancestors of the town. Mock battles and re-enactments rage through the streets, and the fighters are even dressed up in authentic outfits to add extra drama to the events.

Ameria combines culture and history with the more modern attractions associated with the coastal beach resorts, including some fabulous bars, restaurants and beaches. This is the perfect place for a family holiday or a relaxing, get away from it all break.
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Things to do in Almeria

Almeria is located on the south east coast of Spain, Almeria’s coast has remained almost the same for centuries. Almeria city is a typical picturesque Spanish city with an abundance of culture, and excellent Mediterranean cuisine, bars, shops, and a good night life. The City of Almeria is both modern and historical, dating back to the Bronze Age and passing through many civilizations and cultures until the Spanish Catholics reclaimed the City from the Moors in 1489.

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What to do in Almeria

Staying in Almeria there are so many interesting places to visit, from all different periods to Spanish history. Take a walk through some of the prettiest streets known as “Las Ramblas”, which takes you all the way to the Port. Or the Park of San Nicolás Salmerón, in the Alcazaba Gardens in close proximity to the Arabic Fortress ( La Alcazaba ), located in the historical area in the City of Almeria which consists an abundance of historical buildings as well as the Cathedral, the first temple Almeriense built as temple-fortress, in a predominantly Gothic style. In principle was built to defend the City from pirate attacks. In the north of Almería, is the Region of La Vélez is found, with a great number of rock caves, many of which have been declared "Of great cultural interest by the Department of Culture of Andalusia”.

Many paintings were discovered on their walls, showing scenes relating to the activities from the first settlers of the Southeast peninsular, which used them for refuge. Almeria is also notorious not only for its superb beaches but for its rugged interior, where you can find Mini Hollywood located at Mini Hollywood, Tabernas, Carretera National 340km, Desierto de Tabernas, Almeria- a wild west town recreating shows, cowboys, a museum and restaurants, where many spaghetti westerns were filmed or Texas Hollywood - film studio, and theme park, where a Fist Full of Dollars was filmed. To enjoy wildlife Cabo de Gata Natural Park - the natural park is very close by and is well worth visiting, its a protected area with high ecological value, for its flora and fauna. With Almerias fabulous weather conditions making a trip to the Astronomical Center - in Gergal, Sierra de los Filabres, you will find an astronomical center where you will find the world’s most powerful telescope.


A water park for family entertainment is located in Roquetas de Mar, Camino Las Selinas, 10, Almeria and for those that enjoy playing golf, there are three nearby golf courses to Almeria’s City, Golf Almerimar - 18 hole course, with all the facilities necessary, Located on the Urb. Almerimar, El Ejido, Almeria. Playa Serena - Located in the area of Roquetas de Mar, an 1.5hrs drive from Mojacar. 18 hole course, La Envia - 18 hole course, 1hr from Mojacar and 20mins from Almeria. With a strong agricultural sector the cuisine from this province is noted for the excellent local produce available. Almeria has a strong tendency towards fish and shellfish which comes from its own fishing ports in the area (Almeria, Garrucha, Roquetas, Aguadulce). The use of excellent olive oil, local fruits (especially tomatoes), salads and vegetables make a gastronomic delight. The beach in Almeria City keeps a good standard but it is worth to take a trip up or down the Almeria Coast to see beautiful coves, sandy beaches and dunes, clearly showing that Almeria possesses one of the most beautiful coastlines of the Mediterranean.

How to get to

Almeria Airport is located just 10km east of Almeria city itself (Airport Code – LEI). Almeria is now a very popular destination and cheap flights can be found flying out from the UK. The flying time would take less than three hours depending on your departure airport.


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