Things to Do in Almeria
My name is Javier and I will be very pleased to show you around this lovely city as we roam its charming streets.
We will start our tour at the city's Big Wheel, our meeting point, and will see places such as:
- The Doña Pakita Art Museum
- The Walk of Fame
- The Cervantes theatre
- The Cathedral
- The Medina
- The Alcazaba
- The Plaza Vieja
- The Shelters from the Civil War
- The Central Market, where we will finish our tour.
Join in and take with you an unforgettable experience.
Almería not only offers visitors its wonderful beaches or its famous Alcazaba , but also has a very extensive historical legacy which combines legends and mysteries. Emblematic buildings and places in the Old Town whose walls speak of apparitions, miracles, murders, but above all they are waiting to be known by all the visitors who come to this city full of history and legends. A tour where you will get to know the hidden face of Almería, but where above all you will be surprised by its beauty and by everything that its corners hide.
What will we visit?
- Cervantes Theater and Walk of the Stars.
- Dona Pakyta House.
- School of Arts and Sanctuary of the Virgen del Marpatrona of Almería
- Cathedral of the Incarnation
- Poet's House
- Constitution Plaza
- Church of Santiago
- Civil War Shelters
- Butterfly Building (Puerta de Purchena). End of the tour.
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With this tour through the center of the city of Almeria you can discover its history and culture with an expert local guide who will show you the most emblematic part of the city. At 11: 00h we will meet in the Cathedral Square, next to the main entrance of the Cathedral to enter an unforgettable walk and get to know Almería first hand. We will walk its streets and immerse ourselves in history through the shelters of the Spanish Civil War, some of the most important monuments such as the Alcazaba, one of the largest fortified complexes in Spain, and the Cathedral. We will have the opportunity to see the walk of the stars and know the link that the city has had with the cinema as well as we will have the opportunity to visit some of the most significant museums of the center such as the Heritage Interpretation Center or the Doña art museum Pakyta We will walk through the old Muslim neighborhood, the Almedina and we will know certain monuments from the iron era, the central market and the English Cable, an old loading dock that is located on the seashore. An unforgettable walk through this city where the sun abounds for almost 365 days a year!
WELCOME to this FREE TOUR of Almería ! I am Claudia , a historian from Almería, currently pursuing a PhD in History . With more than seven years of experience as a free tour guide, I invite you to discover Almería , a city in the eastern part of Andalusia and on the shores of the Mediterranean . It has a 4.5 km promenade and holds the record for hours of sunshine per year in Europe! In addition, it is known for being the garden of Europe. On my tour you will learn about the ancient history and fascinating curiosities of this incredible city.
Why choose my FREE TOUR of Almería ?
On this tour, you'll travel through the different eras of Almería, visiting iconic sites such as the Alcazaba of Almería , Almería Cathedral , the old souk, the Civil War Shelters, the Cable Inglés, and Plaza Vieja. I'll also recommend the best bars to enjoy traditional tapas , and you'll be able to take photos at the locations where films were shot in the city.
What are you going to discover on this FREE TOUR ?
On this tour, I'll reveal to you that Almería is the easternmost city in Andalusia . The capital is located on the seafront, with stunning beaches and a magnificent climate year-round. The Alcazaba , a medieval Moorish fortress, and the Cathedral Fortress , designed to defend against pirates, are two of its most impressive treasures.
You'll also discover Almería's diverse cuisine , featuring famous tapas . I'll take you to authentic places where you can try the best of our cuisine.
FREE TOUR Itinerary:
- Puerta de Purchena Square
- Alcazaba of Almería
- Almería Cathedral
- Old Square of Almería
- Monument to the Coloraos
- Civil War Shelters (tickets must be purchased in advance).
- Walk of Fame
- English Cable
- Almedina neighborhood
- Local bar and restaurant recommendations, and much more...
Important information:
- Recommendation : arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- Minimum number of people : A minimum of 4 people is required to carry out the tour.
- How to find me : I will be in front of the Ale-Hop store with a blue folder .
- The visit to the monuments is outside.
If you want to experience all this and much more , don't miss my FREE TOUR of Almería . It won't leave you indifferent !
HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF ALMERÍA. On this tour, you'll learn about the city of Almería, guided by an art historian and official tourist guide.
As if on a journey through history, you'll gradually learn about the different stages of this city: Muslim Almería, whose greatest vestige is the imposing Alcazaba; Christian Almería, with its impressive cathedral-fortress; contemporary Almería, with the English Station and Cable Car; and modern-day Almería.
Throughout the tour, we'll discuss literature, art, gastronomy, traditions, and a host of other things that make this beautiful city unique. This is a dynamic and educational tour that will serve as an introduction to Almería, allowing you to explore what most catches your eye later on. We'll visit the following points of interest:
- St. Peter's Square
- John Lennon Monument
- Santiago Church
- Purchena Gate
- Shopping Street
- Convent of the Claras
- Campoamor Square
- Alcazaba
- Almería Cathedral
- Old Square
- Heritage Interpretation Center
We will meet at the indicated time in Puerta de Purchena , next to the statue of Nicolás Salmerón to begin our journey to the city center.
Continuing our tour we will head towards the Plaza de la Constitución where the Almería City Council is located.
Next, we will advance to the Cathedral to admire its impressive façade and talk about its curious details.
After this stop, we will take a pleasant walk through the old Muslim neighborhood and the Almedina to discover its picturesque streets until we reach the Alcazaba, to discover part of its history, admire its impressive façade and learn about its curious details, ending the free tour.
tour through the center
It's a visit, with more emblems of Almeria, starting with the door of the beach, passing through the streets like the Cathedral of Almeria, the art school, etc., and finalized in the English language cable.
The visit lasted approximately 2 hours, but the recorrido was long enough to see the more important things.
¿qué lugares descubrirás?
puerta de purchena
calle tiendas
plaza vieja
Barrio de la Almedina y Alcazaba (no estramos)
Cathedral of Almeria
Escuela de artes y officers y datos curiosos acerca de la misma
Teatro Cervantes Y
Dona Pakyta Museum
cable english.
además algunas recommendations from acerca de la ciudad: horarios, y lugares de interés.
¡Animate a conocer la city conmigo y disfrutar de sus encantos!.
This tour is apt to be pet friendly, apt to everything.
para cualquier duda, contactar conmigo.
