Top Things to do in Province of Almeria
What to do and see in Province of Almeria, Andalucia: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Almeria, Spain including Atalaya, Iglesia de la Encarnacion, Playa La Calilla, Poblado de Los Millares, Castillo de Velez-Blanco, Cabo de Gata Lighthouse, Plataforma Solar de Almeria, Monastery of the Virgin Del Saliente, Observatorio de Calar Alto, Torre Mesa Roldan.
Restaurants in Province of Almeria
1. Atalaya
2. Iglesia de la Encarnacion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By christinem883 - Velez Blanco, Spain
As we drove into Vélez Rubio we rounded a corner and there was a beautiful sight in front of us.........tall graceful stone arches erected on a roundabout, flanked by fountains. Above the arches were the bell towers of this really large church .......topped even higher by the wonderful mountains behind it! We tracked down the church, and found it situated on the largest and most important square in the town, and it is beautiful. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate churches, I find. So many generations of local people lived out their lives whilst worshipping here, and every time I walk in through its cool, welcoming doors, I admire its simplicity. There’s something about this one.......it’s large but not overly decorated and I can sit and admire without being jostled about as it’s never busy on a normal day. Last summer, we were having coffee at one of the 3 cafes on the square when the bells started up for a long procession of beautifully dressed wedding guests who were assembling to welcome a bride, who arrived in a white carriage drawn by 6 horses! Beautiful to watch so we ordered another coffee and waited to see what would happen. The service took place whilst we had lunch, and then they all came out again, but this time it was to a traditional event........to watch a beautifully dressed caballero riding a white horse whilst it performed steps and ‘danced’ to slow, romantic flamenco music provided by a band of musicians with guitars. The horse then started to prance opposite a traditionally dressed flamenco dancer all across the square, with hundreds of guests and onlookers just loving this spectacle. It was magical! We were told afterwards that the horse and dancer were creating a dance of love, symbolising the groom and the bride. I don’t suppose we will see things like that too often! But ever since that day, this church and the square is a special place for me. I don’t know if you’ll ever see anything like that here, but I really hope that you do!
3. Playa La Calilla
4. Poblado de Los Millares
5. Castillo de Velez-Blanco
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Monastery of the Virgin Del Saliente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
9. Observatorio de Calar Alto
10. Torre Mesa Roldan
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