Must-see attractions in Almería

  • Alcazaba

    Almería

    A looming fortification with great curtain-like walls rising from the cliffs, Almerìa's Alcazaba was founded in the mid-10th century and went on to become…

  • Catedral de la Encarnación

    Almería

    Almería’s formidable, six-towered cathedral, begun in 1525, was conceived both as a place of worship and a refuge for the population from frequent pirate…

  • The sail wall with its bell, which separates the first and second enclosures of the fortress in Alcazaba, Almeria, Spain.

    Segundo Recinto

    Almería

    The second enclosure of the Alcazaba sits above the Muro de la Campana de la Vela, a wall named after its bell, which once chimed in times of danger. Much…

  • Gateway to the third enclosure, the christian castle in Alcazaba of Almeria.

    Tercer Recinto

    Almería

    The highest part of the Alcazaba, the Tercer Recinto consists of a castle constructed by the Catholic Monarchs in the early 16th century. Many of the…

  • Access arch from the first to the second enclosure in the Alcazaba of Almeria.

    Primer Recinto

    Almería

    The Alcazaba's lowest compound, the Primer Recinto, was originally a residential area. Excavations have unearthed remains of houses, streets and a complex…

  • Museo de la Guitarra

    Almería

    It's worth establishing two important facts before you enter this absorbing museum. First: the word 'guitar' is derived from the Andalucian-Arabic word…

  • Refugios de la Guerra Civil

    Almería

    During the civil war, Almería was the Republicans’ last holdout in Andalucía, and was repeatedly and mercilessly bombed. The attacks prompted a group of…

  • Museo de Almería

    Almería

    Almería's excellent archaeology museum focuses on two local prehistoric cultures – Los Millares (3200–2250 BC), probably the Iberian Peninsula's first…

  • Iglesia de San Juan

    Almería

    Remains of Almería’s Islamic past are evident throughout the city, including at this church, which was built over the remains of the city’s former mosque…

  • Aljibes Árabes de Jayrán

    Almería

    These brick-vaulted underground cisterns, built in the early 11th century to help supply the city’s water, are well preserved. During the day, they're…

  • Ermita de San Juan

    Almería

    This austere brick chapel, located in the second compound of the Alcazaba, stands atop the fortress' former mosque. Little remains of the original Mudéjar…

  • Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía

    Almería

    Anyone interested in photography should visit this excellent centre, which puts on top-class exhibitions of work by Spanish and international…

  • Plaza de Pavía Market

    Almería

    Offering a colourful picture of local neighbourhood life, the rowdy Plaza de Pavía market has stalls selling a mix of produce, cheap shoes and churros …

  • Alcazaba Entrance

    Almería

    The entrance gate to the Alcazaba is on Calle Almanzor. Climb the stairs and go through the Puerta de la Justicia to enter the fortress.

  • Old Train Station

    Almería

    Almería's disused train station, next to the Estación Intermodal (which replaced it), is a handsome neo-Mudéjar edifice from the early 20th century.

  • Centro de Interpretación Patrimonial

    Almería

    A good place to get your historical bearings and set the city's sights in context, this informative museum has three floors of historical exhibits as well…

  • Muralla de Jayrán

    Almería

    Visible from the Alcazaba, this fortified wall was built in the 11th century to defend the outlying northern and eastern parts of the city.

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