3. Different types of climates
There are different types of
climates in Spain because of
differences in latitude,elevation,
relief and distance to the sea.
4. The climate of Spain varies across the country. Five main
climatic zones:
• The oceanic climate: it’s located in the northern part of
the country.
5. • The semiarid climate: it’s located in the south eastern
part of the country, In contrast to the Mediterranean
climate, the dry season continues beyond the end of
summer.
6. • The Mediterranean climate: it’s characterized by dry
and warm summers and cool to mild and wet winters.
7. • The continental climate: it’s located in the center of the
country. It is characterized by a dry landscape, overall in
summer.
8. • The mountain climate: It is located in the Pirineos, Central
System and Betics Ranges. It is characterized by negative
temperatures and limited rainfalls.
9. The rivers
In Spain there are very big rivers for example,
the Tagus, which connects us with Portugal,
the Ebro, which is the one that carries more
water flow. Farther south it rains less, and
therefore there are less mighty rivers such as
the Guadalquivir.
10. Rivers in Almería
The Andarax river
does not usually
carry water, only at
its birth, because
water flow is used
for crops. When it
pours the river
overflows carrying
away everything.
11. How we make use of water
Almería is a dry place and it doesn’t
rain much, so we make use of
every single drop of water.
We water plants in greenhouses
with a system of drip irrigation,
there are also aquifers. In the past,
there were water mills, water
storage depots, canals, water
wheels...
12. Boqueras irrigation
Boqueras irrigation is a traditional
method of use of water used in
arid areas, widespread in the
provinces of Almería, Alicante
and Murcia. It is on record that
Romans used them.
Boqueras system
13. The boqueras divert the flow of a river or a ravine to proceed to the irrigation
of crops. A dam allows water to flow partially or completely through the
channel and, by its edges, it shunts water to provide irrigation to other
terraces.
Boqueras ravine. Water, getting in the boquera, irrigates the ground
14. Torrential rains
In Almería it does not usually rain a lot, but
when it rains it can cause some damage
Adra, a town of Almería.
15. The exploitation of water in Almería
The exploitation of a good so scarce as the water has been an ongoing problem
in Almería. Some ancient buildings to collect and store rainwater, such as cisterns,
are still preserved.
Different irrigation systems based on the exploitation of water :
- Drip irrigation :This irrigation system has several advantages from the point of
agronomic , technical and economic views , resulting from a more efficient use of
water. It also allows to use small amounts of water.
16. Rainwater collection: It is to filter rainwater, captured in a surface (usually
the roof) and store it in a device. After being collected, water is used to
irrigate the farm.
Irrigation sluices: Boqueras system.
17. Cinema
In Almería, many movies have been shot because it has varied
landscapes. For example: The Mini Hollywood, the Desert of
Tabernas, different beaches, natural parks
