Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Almería travel guide

Almería Tourism | Almería Guide

You're Going to Love Almería

With a population of 188.810, Almería is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Almería has to offer.

Where to Eat in Almería

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Terrao (C. Marín, 2, 3ª planta) and Pizzería Buono (C. San Miguel, 2) are great picks.

When to visit Almería

Almería in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 280
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 280
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Almería in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 13 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 28 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Almería, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Almería

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 32m and costs around AED 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 283 for a 6h 17m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 338 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Alicante, the ticket costs about AED 180 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 32m and costs around AED 250 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about AED 283 for a 6h 17m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Delpaso and Record Go, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 338 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Alicante, the ticket costs about AED 180 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,048 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (509 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (458 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,150 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,157 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (56 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Volotea
Good (554 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (51 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around AED 292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 386 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almeria and Hotel Sol Almeria.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

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Elba Almeria Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 315+
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Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 371+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 373+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Expect to pay AED 5.99 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 71.84 and AED 95.79. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 5.99 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 71.84 and AED 95.79. Compact (Seat Arona or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

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