Top Things to do in Province of Almeria
Things to do in Province of Almeria, Andalucia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Almeria, Spain including Conjunto Monumental de La Alcazaba, Cabo de Gata Lighthouse, Plataforma Solar de Almeria, Faros de Mesa Roldan, Ermita de Ntra. Sra. de Gador, Torre del Pirulico, Torre Mesa Roldan, Lonja de Garrucha, Catedral de Almeria, Iglesia de la Encarnacion.
Restaurants in Province of 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. 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.
3. Plataforma Solar de Almeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Guided tours at the PSA (Plataforma Solar de Almeria), the largest World Centre for Research and Technological Development of Concentrated Solar Energy Applications. Services available at the Visitors Centre: • Guided tour of the PSA test facilities • Explanatory video presentation • Interactive demonstrations • Exhibition of scale models and informative posters • Coffee and catering services • Outdoor recreational area Over the past 25 years, the PSA has explored the possible use of solar energy for applications such as electricity generation, hydrogen production, water desalination and detoxification of polluted water. A visit to the PSA is vital for anyone interested in the energy area and whoever wants to know more about the solutions offered by the Sun, the cleanest and most plentiful energy resources of all. The complete visit includes a tour of the test facilities, an explanatory video presentation, visit to the exhibition and the interactive demonstrations area. Approximately duration of visit is between one and a half to two hours.
4. Faros de Mesa Roldan
5. Ermita de Ntra. Sra. de Gador
6. Torre del Pirulico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By TravellingHats
For some reason we decided to walk to the Torre del Pirulico from our hotel in the hottest part of the day in early August. With the temperature approaching 42 degrees C, we walked out of our hotel (Beat Pueblo Indalo) and down the sea front path all the way to the end where you then have to cut through the car park. In the far corner you will find your way onto the coast path that leads up through the cliffs with some lovely views, some parts are steep so if your a little unsteady on your feet I would avoid this route and take a car instead. Along the path there are lots of little bathing spots (used mostly by the Spanish) and some heritage signs that provide some interesting snippets of information. It’s worth mentioning at this point we had our two year old in a buggy and managed to easily push through until the other side when the path went sandy for a few 100 yards. The path then opened out onto Playa Castillo, a nice basic beach but had no shade at any point. We were hot by this point and was worried we had little water left, no obvious shops were this side until we spotted a shack at the far end of the car park. This turned out to be Chiringuito Macenas, a lovely place to stop and have a nice cold drink and a meal (the swordfish is recommended). The path continues up past the building and along a king dirt track path, locals drive through here and it can be a little tight on the cliff edge so stay safe. The track leads directly to the Torre del Pirulico, we left the buggy at the bottom of the steps and walked up to the foot of the tower. A large steel staircase leads up into the heart of the tower giving some great views, my wife struggles with walking over raised platforms but managed it with a little encouragement. Inside it’s a little cool and to one side a small opening that leads through to a narrow stair case. You can stand at the very top and enjoy some lovely views. It’s a good photo opportunity so well worth the trip. As I mentioned earlier in this review you can drive here, but I don’t think you get the same feel for the surroundings. It was then time to enjoy the long walk back.
7. Torre Mesa Roldan
8. Lonja de Garrucha
9. Catedral de Almeria
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 617 reviews
Reviewed By speedace - London, United Kingdom
We stayed in the hotel next to the Cathedral so went in for a tour, absolutely fantastic architecture and immaculate condition worth a visit for sure.
10. Iglesia de la Encarnacion
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