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.

When to visit Almería

Almería in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 30m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $101 for a 6h 26m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around $57. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Seville takes 5h 30m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $101 for a 6h 26m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Union Ivkoni. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around $57. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (4,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,589 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,466 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (331 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,444 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (123 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,428 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (237 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,796 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Smartwings
Excellent (12 reviews)
Transavia
Good (77 reviews)
Volotea
Good (381 reviews)
Czech Airlines
Okay (8 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almeria and Sol Almería.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

Elba Almeria Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$124+
Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$210+
Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$157+
Cabogata Jardín Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$198+
Nuevo Torreluz
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$93+

Hiring a car in Almería

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.02 and $46.69. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.92 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 $35.02 and $46.69. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.