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 February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $90 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, Buses BAM and Bus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around $40. From Seville, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 315 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 $108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $90 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, Buses BAM and Bus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around $40. From Seville, the ticket costs about $143 for a journey of 315 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 (6,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,309 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,446 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (576 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,976 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (528 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (189 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,210 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,400 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (61 reviews)
Volotea
Good (532 reviews)
Transavia
Good (158 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (148 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (47 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (40 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almería - Hostel 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)
$128+
Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$146+
Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$142+

Hiring a car in Almería

Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.51 and $43.35. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.51 and $43.35. Mini (Suzuki Celerio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Almería, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.