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Costa de Almeria: Almeria |
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Costa de Almería
The province of Almeria is situated in the southeast of the
Iberian Peninsula , on the shores of the
Mediterranean . It covers an area of 8,774km2 and comprises a great many geographic contrasts, including long beaches with small coves, desert areas and others with a varied vegetation, and high mountains with extensive plains. The passing of time has also had a treat influence on the landscape.
In
Almeria it is therefore possible to find modern and bustling tourist centres as well as those natural areas where man has scarcely left his mark.
Almeria enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean climate, with little rain and a large number of hours of sun per year (more than 3,000 hours).
The temperatures throughout the year are mild reaching no lower than an average of 13º C in winter, and no more than an average of 25º C in summer. This mild climate allows the visitor to enjoy all the possibilities available within the province at any time of the year.
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