Spanish Apartment Rentals in Almeria for a Memorable Sunny Holiday
Spanish apartment rentals and holiday villas in southern Spain, in places like Almeria, are becoming increasingly popular because of the fantastic all year round sunny climate of this region. The Andalusian province of Costa Almeria can be found in south-eastern Spain and the city of Almeria is Andalucia's most eastern capital. Up until fairly recently, it was not as well known as other capitals like Malaga, Seville or Granada but that has changed in the last few years and the area is now an up-and-coming holiday destination.
Holidaymakers want to rent a luxury villa in Spain or luxury Spanish apartments in this beautiful and largely unspoilt region which has more than 200 miles of dramatic coastline. The weather in Almeria is superb, as it benefits from one of the driest and sunniest climates in Europe. The area has around 320 days of sunshine a year and the average temperature is 27ºC in summer and 15ºC in winter. This makes Almeria an ideal all-year-round holiday destination and a perfect place to book holiday villas in southern Spain. Another appealing reason to book Spanish apartment rentals here for your holiday is that in the winter you can also go skiing on the Sierra Nevada ski resorts near Granada which is only about two and a half hours away by car.
Almeria is a lively and modern city with a great historic past. Evidence of the city’s past can be found throughout the city. If you decide to visit and book your Spanish apartment rentals or holiday villas in southern Spain here you will find many historical buildings and monuments which are worth visiting including the Alcazaba de Almeria, an imposing Arab fortress which was built in the 10th Century by Abd-erRahman. There are also a good selection of art galleries, museums and shops. The main avenue in the city is called La Rambla and it is well worth taking a stroll along, as you will find many good shops, street cafes and children’s play areas. If you want to go on an exciting day out why not take a trip to North Africa from the busy ferry terminal.
Other trips which are within easy reach of Spanish apartment rentals in Almeria are the Alhambra Palace in Granada and the nearby caves at Nerja. Those who are interested in movies, particularly Westerns, will enjoy a visit to the little village of Tabernas, about 16 miles from Almeria city, set between the Sierra de Alhamilla and Sierra de Filabres. The movie lots which were used for Western movies in the seventies and eighties have now become theme park tourist attractions. There are three that you can visit: Mini Hollywood, Texas Hollywood and Western Leone. All offer a fun day out in Europe's only desert region, with stagecoach rides, live shows and the opportunity to have a drink in the saloon.
If you choose self-catering Spanish apartment rentals or rent a luxury villa in Spain you will no doubt want to eat out some of the time and have a rest from slaving over a hot stove! The local dishes in Almeria are mainly fish-based such as Paella. The best way to sample the dishes of the region is to order tapas which are small portions of different foods, such as patatas bravas (potatoes in tomato sauce), Escabeche e Sardines (fresh sardines in hot sauce), Migas (bread fried with garlic and spicy sausage), Spanish omelette made with potato and onion or bowls of different kinds of olives and garlic mushrooms. Main courses to try include Gachas - hot and spicy clam stew, Gurullos con Conejo – rabbit stew with fried bread, bacon, sausage and garlic and Guruños – marinated pork.
A lot of people choose Spanish apartment rentals or rent a luxury villa in Spain in Almeria to enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the town. The nightlife tends to be fairly quiet and relaxed and centres around the numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. There are some music bars which open late and don’t close until about 4am and in the summer there are late night discos in Marquees near the beach. However a holiday to the Costa Almeria is more suited to those holidaymakers who are looking for typically Spanish nightlife rather than karaoke and all-night partying.
