Top Things to do in Costa de Almeria
The 10 Best Things to do in Costa de Almeria, Andalucia
Discover the best top things to do in Costa de Almeria, Spain including Conjunto Monumental de La Alcazaba, Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata, Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil, Cabo de Gata Lighthouse, Oasys MiniHollywood, Serena Beach, Castillo de Santa Ana, Playa de Aguadulce, Plaza de Toros de Vera, Playas de Vera.
Restaurants in Costa de Almeria
1. Conjunto Monumental de La Alcazaba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,238 reviews
Monday Closed
Reviewed By hilanne2016 - Manchester, United Kingdom
We spent over 2 hours wandering around and exploring this magnificent site. The gardens are beautiful, views from the towers stunning and overall this is a must see for anyone visiting Almeria. It is a steep climb and there are a lot of steps involved if you want to see all of the palace however, there are plenty of places where you can sit and rest for a while if you need to.
2. Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,382 reviews
Reviewed By PSHTraveler - Middlebury, United States
We have always wanted to visit Cabo de Gata and finally had our chance. We don't have a car while visiting Spain, so booked a tour with Costa Almeria Tours, highly recommended! (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187429-d12500803-Reviews-Costa_Almeria_Tours-Almeria_Province_of_Almeria_Andalucia.html) The scenery is stunning, but we were surprised to find so much variety -- beautiful inland landscapes, historic sites, fishing villages, flamingos, excellent restaurants, and so on. We had only one day and hope we can return for a longer visit!
3. Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil
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4.5 based on 894 reviews
The network of sherlters meant the excavation of 2.80 miles of underground galleries, at more 29 feet deep, and 67 manholes for access. This system protected about 35,000 poeple out of a total of aproximately 50,000 inhabitants the city had those years. The main tunnel of the refuge goes underneath the "Paseo de Almeria", with a main passage six and a half feet wide and two benches along each side for seating. The Refuge of Almeria has become Europe's largest opne to the public in the present day. Its recovery as a cultural and historical element, its symbolism as witness to the Spanish Civil War, and its architectural-engineering value, place this works as one of the most important built in Almeria during the twentieth century, as well as it constitutes one of the most significant elements of the cultural heritage and historical memory of the city. The visit takes one hour, always in a guided tour in spanish, but we star the visit with a video with english subtitles.
Reviewed By ChrisJanC
We arrived for 10am, had not prebooked tickets so unsure if we could join the group. Luckily, we joined the group and made our way down the tunnels. Incredible these were hand dug by the local people for the civil war refugees, and after, it was used for the WW2 bombardment. They are fairly well lit, and do not feel really closed-in. 35,000 people sheltered in the tunnels, just incredible that they could find safety here. There is an operating theatre and medical room, also a store room and some others that are unavailable to enter. It is a good walk, about 1km with the tour guide explaining as you go. The tour is only in Spanish currently, however the guide was really helpful talking to us after, and if we had any questions along the way. The re-enactment of the bombardment through the lighting & speakers made it seem almost real! It must have been very frightening, but also a sense of safety and unity. Well worth a visit.
4. Cabo de Gata Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 537 reviews
Reviewed By 994frederickw - Gravesend, United Kingdom
We visited the lighthouse on a coach trip to the national park. The views from the lighthouse of the Mediterranean were spectacular. We noticed when we were there that it is part of E.U. dark sky's project in the summer months. We would like to go back and see the stars.
5. Oasys MiniHollywood
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,261 reviews
In Tabernas, the only desert in Europe, are the authentic westerns scenarios, turned into the most original Mediterranean Theme Park with Live Shows, a huge Zoological Reserve with more than 800 animals of 200 different species, Pool Areas and a large range of Restaurants, Educational Activities and Events and Celebrations management.
Reviewed By 994frederickw - Gravesend, United Kingdom
We visited Mini Hollywood on 8th of February and had a good time the wild west show was excellent and the can can show in the saloon was performed by very good dancers. The actors stay in character all the time. The town is really interesting. The zoo is well worth a visit and the parrot show is very nice.
6. Serena Beach
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4.0 based on 1,000 reviews
Reviewed By KayD482 - Enniscorthy, Ireland
Spent long hours on this beach last week in beautiful sunshine. Shingley and shifting sand did not appeal to me so did not swim there but did enjoy sun beds and reading and an incredible massage right there on the sunbed. There is a long and brilliant cycling track many kilometres long up to nearly Best Sabinaal and right down to the national park which I enjoyed on many days. |The prominade is ideal for walking or cycling and not too over populated and it was pleasant to stop after a while cycling to enjoy a coffee. Wonderful memories
7. Castillo de Santa Ana
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,000 reviews
Reviewed By OnTheRoadAgainAlways
A small beautiful castle right by the ocean. Great views and very interesting as well. Many places around the property to sit down and relax:)
8. Playa de Aguadulce
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 909 reviews
Reviewed By sharond642 - Runcorn, United Kingdom
The beach and promenade are a delight to walk along just returned from a holiday their and I can say it's the best place I've been too so far in Spain, yes it's mainly Spanish but it's a gem of a place relaxing and stress free their any joggers , walkers , people interacting with each other it's lovely to see I will be returning to this area
9. Plaza de Toros de Vera
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Macheam - Essex, United Kingdom
It was a experience. The act was a native Spaniard. (Obviously! We're in Spain for goodness sake!) So all the songs where played out in some type of play. We REALLY enjoyed it. It wasn't what we expected, but It was gòod. We all had a good old sing along. We took a cool bag with drinks snacks and a cushion so sit on the stone steps ( highly recommended.. I think, I see you could hire one if not?) There was a bar if you don't want to take your own drinks. Over all good night out with friends and family.
10. Playas de Vera
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 350 reviews
Reviewed By pb3964 - London, United Kingdom
Vera Playa has a lovely long stretch of naturist beach, with sunbeds for rent, beach bars (naturist) for lunch, lifeguards, and a really relaxed atmosphere. It's a family beach, so in season you'll often see 3-generation family groups - some naked, some not - but all enjoying the sea and the sunshine. Like most naturist beaches, the noise level is quite low. There's one hotel on the naturist beach, plus thousands of apartments, many of which are available to rent. The area is an official naturist zone, so the streets are naturist too and you can wander from your apartment to the beach and back without bothering with clothes. My wife and I have been visiting every June for many years, we just love it.
