Almeria

Almeria, the easternmost province of Andalusia, enjoys more than 200 kilometers of coastline and two distinct areas, the Levante and Poniente, separated by the Cabo de Gata-Nijar maritime-terrestrial natural park. One of the characteristics that best define it is the sun. This province records an average of 3,100 hours of sunshine per year.

Almeria’s communications have improved greatly in recent years, starting with the airport, which has greatly increased the number of international flights, and the new highway that runs through the entire province from north to south, reaching Adra, a town bordering the province of Granada. The highway connects Almeria with Europe, crossing the entire Spanish Mediterranean coast and passing through Valencia and Barcelona.

Tourism in Almeria dates back to the visits of the Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans and Carthaginians, but those who stayed longest were the Arabs, who left a deep mark on cities and towns. There are many tourist attractions in the province, such as its endless beaches and marinas that mark its coasts attracting an important nautical tourism, among which Almerimar is worth mentioning.

The Almerimar Marina is one of the most important in the Mediterranean, with its 1,000 berths. Adra, Roquetas de Mar, Aguadulce, Almeria, San Jose and Garrucha are also ports of interest where water sports enthusiasts can find the best facilities. Another great attraction of Almeria are its natural parks. The Cabo de Gata-Níjar, with volcanic formations, beaches and charming villages, such as Sierra María-Los Vélez, a landscape full of contrasts, or the famous Tabernas desert, dry and rugged, which has served as a backdrop for films about the old American West.

Golf courses dress the dry landscape of this sunny Andalusian province in green. Golf Almerimar, designed by Gary Player, in El Ejido by the sea, was the pioneer course. It was followed by Playa Serena, Cortijo Grande, Envía Golf, Marina Golf Mojácar, Desert Springs Golf Club -the first Arizona desert-type course built in Europe-, Golf Valle del Este, Alborán Golf, Aguilón and Playa Macenas.