Almería travel guide

Almería Tourism | Almería Guide

You're Going to Love Almería

With a population of 188.810, Almería is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain.

Where to Eat in Almería

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Terrao (C. Marín, 2, 3ª planta) and Pizzería Buono (C. San Miguel, 2) are great picks.

When to visit Almería

Almería in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 317
1 night at 3-star hotel
Almería in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 317
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Madrid takes 6h 26m and costs around RM 308 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about RM 355 for a 11h 25m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 290 km and will cost you around RM 197. From Seville, the ticket costs about RM 368 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 28h 15m.

Train

Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Madrid takes 6h 26m and costs around RM 308 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about RM 355 for a 11h 25m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and Buses BAM. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 290 km and will cost you around RM 197. From Seville, the ticket costs about RM 368 for a journey of 579 km. The most popular bus station is Almería, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Almería. Almería Murcia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Almería

Airlines serving Almería

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,679 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,352 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,446 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (591 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,018 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (541 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,606 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (63 reviews)
Volotea
Good (516 reviews)
Transavia
Good (158 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (145 reviews)
Binter Canarias
Excellent (47 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (40 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (41 reviews)
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Where to stay in Almería

Average rates range from around RM 288 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 408 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almería - Hostel and Sol Almería.

Where to stay in popular areas of Almería

Most booked hotels in Almería

Elba Almeria Business & Convention Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 351+
Cabogata Beach Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 393+
Barceló Cabo de Gata
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 389+
Cabogata Jardín Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 376+

Hiring a car in Almería

Expect to pay RM 7.02 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 84.16 and RM 112.21. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Audi Q2 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.02 per litre in Almería (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 84.16 and RM 112.21. The most frequently booked car type in Almería is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Audi Q2 or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.