2. WELCOME TO
ALMERÍA
Almería was founded due to the need for a better defense system for the regional Arab towns. It was
Abd-al-Rahman III
who founded the Alcazaba (the Citadel), which gave this city its name: Al-Mari'yah.
The ALCAZABA of Almería.
3. HISTORY
In the first century, Christian documents report that there was one Saint Indaletitus, a missionary is
said to have evangelized Urci (Almería)and become it first bishop, is officially the patron saint of
Almería.[2]
Later, the city was refounded by Calipha Abd-ar-Rahman III of Córdoba in 955 AD. It was to be a
principal harbour in his extensive domain to strengthen his Mediterranean defenCes.
Saint Indaletitus.
4. INDALO
In 1868 a almeriense called Manuel de Gongora y Martinez discovered
in the cave of the signboard in the town of Velez -Blanco, the
schematic drawing of a man with outstretched arms and an arc joining
his hands above his head eventually this figure you would Indalo name
and will be the symbol of the province of Almeria. According to
mythology they say who owns it brings you luck and wealth
5. GASTRONOMY
The province of Almeria, due to its geographical location is not precisely one of the most fertile lands
of Andalusia. This reality is revealed in its gastronomy less extensive than in other Andalusian
provinces. Consequently, it is mandatory to get the most out of the products of the earth. As a
result, many of its specialties surprise by its originality. Moreover, this must be added the influence
that the gastronomy of Almeria has received from other neighboring regions, such as the Alpujarra of
Granada or the Murcian cuisine as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
The orchard of Almeria
Of Crop products, there are two basic ingredients such as wheat and potatoes. Thus we find dishes
like “migas”, “gachas tortas”, “gurullos”, “patatas bravas” or “alioli”, “patatas en ajopollo”, “tabirnas
colorás” or “ajo colorao”.
Other typical dishes are the “tabernero”, “sopa moruna”, “caldo de pimentón”, “acelgas esparragadas”
or “arroz a banda”, of Murcian influence. As fruits, stand out Almerian grapes.
6. SPORTS
Almería is a paradise for active sports. Beach and mountain, desert and
forest trails and spectacular seabed. The athlete in Almería where all possibilities are at hand.
of spectacular natural offering that is in the province of Almeria, from golf to swimming in the wild
for much the
year, to sailing, diving, windsurfing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, tennis, paddle tennis, athletics, cycling,
football,
basketball, handball, volleyball, shooting, horse riding, caving and more.
7. BEACHES
The word Costa evokes the image of fun in the sun on crowded beaches, high rise
hotels and max tourism.
Almeria costa is NOT typical of this image, its coastline is probably one of the least
crowded and one of the most spectacular in Spain.
The beaches of Almeria can be categorised into four geographical areas.
8. TABERNA´S DESERT
The Tabernas Desert Natural Park is located north of the city of Almeria
One of its most exploited economic resources is , remarkably , having served as
the backdrop for the filming of movies , video and television
.
9. CLIMATE
Almería is the driest city in Europe and is located in the only region on in
the European continent with a hot subtropical desert climate. With an
average annual temperature of above 19°C it also qualifies as the warmest
city in Europe. The dry season (although there is no real wet season) occurs
during the hottest months, as in the Mediterranean climate.
