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Almeria's Nearby: Parc Natural del Cabo de Gata, the desert of Tabernas

 Natural Park of Cabo de Gata
The beautiful Natural Park of Cabo de Gata occupies the eastern end of the Gulf of Almeria. This site was rated Biosphere Reserve in 1997. This set particular geological volcanic offers a variety of spectacular scenery among the most remarkable part of the Spanish Mediterranean: salt marshes, cliffs, steep creeks, coves, sandy beaches, hills, ocher and peeled cactus fields .. . it also still some remains of the defensive line, forts, castles. Do not hesitate to lace up your hiking boots (or flip flops it works well) and ride your bike to wander around without forgetting to bring your swimsuit to take advantage of the crystal clear waters away from the crowds. Snorkelling are also rigueur.Le desert


Desert of Tabernas
Tabernas is the only true desert in Europe. Scenery guaranteed thanks to its extensive peeled and cut crevices ocher hills: it's like being on another planet.
Its similarities with the landscapes of the American West led the filmmakers to shoot here in Hollywood many western. Some studios still be visited in the state, while others have been turned into parks. Personally I recommend Oasys, Parque Tematico del Desierto de Tabernas, Almeria also sets the film also contains one of the zoos more magical that I could see and also a beautiful pool. Approximately 20 euros per adult and 10 € per child (http://www.oasysparquetematico.com).

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Almeria's Alcazaba and Cathedral 1day

With a coastline of almost virgin beaches, Almeria is the most easterly of the Andalusian capital. Almería was created for strategic reasons by the Arabs. Abd-er-Rahman III founded the Alcazaba which gave its name to the city: Al-Mariy-yat (watchtower).

Coastal city and port, Almeria is bordered by a huge azure bay, the park del Cabo de Gata, Mount Gádor and mountain Alhamilla. For me this town is a mini grenade seaside town student lively day and night, Almeria also has its culinary specialties such as ajo colorao (stew with potatoes, red peppers, eggs, sausage, cod garlic and oil) but the product par excellence of the city is the grape. In addition, if you pay attention peppers number of our supermarkets comes from this beautiful region.

Small bonus of the city and its international airport El Estadio del Mediterráneo built in 2005 for the Mediterranean Games.

Only small problem in the province of Almeria, intensive agriculture in greenhouses in this region is known as the "condom Europe" but that does not discourage provided an influx of tourists ...

The Alcazaba

Overlooking the city and the bay of Almeria, this fortress is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Andalusia.
995 Almeria gaining status through the medina Caliph Abd-er-Rahman III with the construction of the citadel defensive, located in the upper town. The complex will be expanded over time and the construction will be completed after the Christian conquest of the city by the outer wall.

With walls and towers inside the Alcazaba when its cache other things small gardens and squares.

Cathedral

It alone is worth visiting the city and more like a fortress than a place of worship with its towers, battlements and thick walls. In fact, the exterior was constructed so as to ward off attacks Berbers. However, within the notice arabesques, radiating chapels ...

Do not hesitate to visit from the cathedral to the beautiful Plaza de la Constitucion (or Plaza Vieja) and wander the narrow streets lined with whitewashed walls.

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