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

Almería travel guide

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You're Going to Love Almería

With a population of 188,810, Almería is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain.

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
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in November
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 Madrid takes 6h 17m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $104 for a 10h 32m 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 Bus, ALSA and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around $84. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $83 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 Madrid takes 6h 17m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $104 for a 10h 32m 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 Bus, ALSA and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 165 miles and will cost you around $84. From Alicante, the ticket costs about $83 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

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,193 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,877 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,621 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,844 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (569 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (529 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (181 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,208 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,046 reviews)
Luxair
Good (61 reviews)
Transavia
Good (137 reviews)
Volotea
Good (570 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (53 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Okay (36 reviews)
Air Arabia Maroc
Good (24 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 $225 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sol Almería and Hotel Embajador.

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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Nuevo Torreluz
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Hiring a car in Almería

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.11 and $48.15. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.11 and $48.15. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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