Discover beautiful Almeria on private tour

The Alcazaba of Almería is a fortified complex in Almería, southern Spain. The word alcazaba, from the Arabic word, signifies a walled fortification in a city. The first line of walls is a wide enclosure corresponding to the first Muslim military camp, used as shelter for the population in case of siege. For this task it was provided with large cisterns. The first enclosure is separated by the second one by the so-called Muro de la Vela ("Wall of the Sail"), taking its name from a bell that warned the population in case of events such as the arrival of a ship in the port, danger, fires etc. This wall was built by King Charles III of Spain. In the second enclosure was the residence for the governors, their soldiers and their servants. It included also the mosque, baths, tanks, tents etc. The third enclosure, the most external, is also the most modern in the complex. After the Christian reconquest of Almería, the Catholic monarchs Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon had a castle built in the most elevated sector of the town, more apt to resist the new gunpowder artillery.

The city of Almeria is situated on the south east coast, with a port and harbour from which large ferries arrive and depart. A city just begging to be explored, sightseeing and shopping, monuments, museums and art galleries, bars and restaurants or a simple stroll along the seafront promenade. An historical city with a modern feel, Almeria City has something for everyone and makes an ideal day trip destination though one visit will undoubtedly be the first of many. The main city attractions, and must do places to visit, are the old quarter of the city, the ancient Alcazaba fortress and the City Cathedral.

The Cathedral of Almería, in full the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Almería, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Almería, Andalusia. It is the seat of the Diocese of Almería. The cathedral was built in Gothic and Renaissance architectural styles from 1524 to 1562. Its last bell was built in 1805. On March 21, 1969 the cathedral was used as a scenery for the American film Patton.

La Rambla, otherwise known as Avenida Federico Garica Lorca, is one of the main arteries of Almeria. Built on an old boardwalk, it runs from the harbor to the upper part of the city, passing by the Alcazaba, one of most important monuments in Almeria. Below La Rambla is a public parking lot so you can leave your car there and take a stroll among the bars and gardens. Have fun!