Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Almería has to offer.

Where to Eat in Almería

If you’re looking for affordable options, Santa Mónica (C. Tenor Iribarne, 7) and Restaurante Club de Mar El Candelero (Playa de las Almadrabillas) are great picks.

When to visit Almería

Almería in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
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 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Almería from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 50m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Granada takes 3h 03m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about C$ 68 for a 6h 10m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 71. From Alicante, the ticket costs about C$ 78 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from downtown Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Almería, you’ll arrive at Almeria Airport (LEI), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Almería from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 50m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Granada takes 3h 03m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about C$ 68 for a 6h 10m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car rental from Málaga, which is about 175 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 71. From Alicante, the ticket costs about C$ 78 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from downtown Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

LEIAlmeria
RMUCorvera Intl
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Smartwings
Good (22 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (53 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around C$ 107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 145 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almeria and Hotel Sol Almeria.

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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Cabogata Jardin
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Renting a car in Almería

Expect to pay C$ 2.26 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.08 and C$ 36.10. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.26 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.08 and C$ 36.10. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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