Did you know that Almeria is a region with the most sun hours in Europe during the year? The perfect destination to go on holiday if you ask us. Almería is very easily accessible from Málaga or Granada. Check out the best things to do in Almería!
From bigger cities like Málaga or Granada, within less than 2 hours you can already be at this amazing place and enjoy the beach and cool activities . Almería is the ideal destination to enjoy the beach and relax. It is still a bit of an unknown city in the South of Spain, but slowly it is getting more and more popular. Are you wondering about the best things to do in Almería? We will share some of our favorite activities in Almeria!
Visiting Almería from Málaga or Granada
If you are staying in Málaga and would like to make a day trip to a new place, why not try to visit Almería? Or if you want to escape the hot city of Granada to enjoy the sea, from Granada it’s only 1hours and 45minutes drive to Almeria. The perfect location to escape the bustle of the city and enjoy the sea!
Things to do in Almería
We like outdoor activities so visiting the Conjunto Monumental de La Alcazaba is one of our favorite things to do in Almería. You can visit this fortress for free. We recommend doing a tour with one of the guides who’ll bring the essence of this Moorish fortress to life. Be prepared for quite a steep climb to get to the fortress. And we promise the climb will be worth it as the views are amazing.
One of the best ways to explore the area around Almería is by kayak. Kayaking in Almería is extra special because you will be kayaking in a transparent kayak! Navigate over the crystal-clear waters and enjoy the flora and fauna beneath your kayak as well!
Kayaking in a transparent kayak is one of the best ways to discover the seabed with bundles of Posidonia Oceanica under your kayak. This transparent kayak tour will depart from Playa San José towards the volcanic environment of the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Nijar.
There are two slightly different tours you can choose from. The first tour will go to the cave of Tabaco and Cala Higuera, and the second one to Piedra Galvez and the beach of Genoveses. You can choose the tour that suits you best! The fact of not having the noise of a motor gives you an even nicer way to admire the beautiful area around Almería. And if this isn’t enough, we also offer you to go snorkeling during the tour!
If you are seeking for more adventure, we can recommend to rent a jet ski or try fly board!
From your jet ski, you’ll enjoy views of the beaches of Cabo de Gata, Carboneras, Mojacar, Garrucha, Vera, Villaricos and San Juan de los Terreros and observe different kinds of fish, castles, towers and defensive batteries of past times.Renting a jet ski gives you the unique feeling of being the boss of the waves of the sea! It’s a fresh and fun thing to do in Almeria!
Sometimes on television or at shows, you see people fly over water with a board under their feet and with two powerful jets down that allow them to do this. Did you know that you also can do that? Almeria is actually the best destination to try flyboard for the first time because our friendly instructors have been practising flyboard since the very beginning, so they can call themselves real experts in this area. We can assure you it’s an incredible feeling to flyboard in Almería, but you have to try to understand it. Flyboard is easier to learn than it looks like. If you always dreamed of flying, then why not try flyboard in Almería?
In our opinion, these are some of the best things to do in Almeria. Of course there are many more. Please let us know if you’ve got any suggestions or questions. To book, don’t forget to be on time. Sea tours tend to get fully booked for days during the high season 😉
