Almerimar Holidays

Almerimar is a modern resort town, set in the midst of the historic Costa Almeria. Over the course of its 4000 years of history, many great Mediterranean civilisations have left their mark on the culture of this southeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Moors and Barbary pirates have all walked the beaches here, but after the glory days of Moorish rule, the area fell on hard times and for centuries its young people were forced to leave in search of jobs elsewhere.

In recent years, however, the Costa Almeria has enjoyed an economic rebirth as more people discovered the natural beauty of the area and the tourist industry grew. Thankfully, development has not come at all costs and progress has not destroyed the tranquil beauty and breathtaking scenery for which it is rightly becoming famous.

Almerimar offers a lively nightlife with something for all tastes. There's a range of inexpensive tapas bars and good restaurants offering regional cuisine, with a strong emphasis on fresh fish dishes. As in the rest of Spain, people in Almerimar eat late, often not sitting down until 9 or 10pm, so you'll find the bars and restaurants staying open much later than elsewhere in Europe. After dinner, though, there's still plenty of time to enjoy some music, whether it's traditional Andalusian or the latest American blues.