Almeria Property For Sale in Costa Almeria Spain

Almeria

The province of Almeria is stunning in its variety. The mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the Apujarras extend into Almeria yet it also has areas of arid, desert scenery where most of the river beds are dried up and plant life consist mainly of various types of cacti. Its superb sandy beaches are undoubtedly one of the main attractions of Almeria province. \the area around Mojacar was discovered back in the 1960s but a little further south, the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park offers miles of unspoilt beaches with secluded coves, and dunes and salt flats in a protected coastal reserve. With the driest climate and clearest skies in Europe and over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, you can make the most of beach living. Until recently the province was desperately poor but due to the advent of plastic greenhouses, it now produces fruit, flowers and vegetables all year round, bringing considerable wealth to the area. The city of Almeria is dominated by its massive Alcazaba, built by the Moors in the year 995. It is a busy port, which in Moorish times exported silk, cotton and brocade. The name comes from the Arab Al Mariyat, mirror of the sea. Away from the coast, in smaller towns like Sorbas and Nijar and countless villages, their whitewashed walls adorned with bright flowers, the traditional way of life persists.

All the properties described here are situated in or near the Almanzora valley, a green and fertile part of Almeria totally different from the desert-like areas further south and west and with not a plastic greenhouse in sight. Olive groves, almond and citrus orchards are more typical of the scenery in this area watered by the Almanzora river. Since prehistoric paintings were discovered in them, the Almanzora caves have been declared a world heritage site. The town of Heurcal Overa has a thriving Monday market, plenty of shops, bars and restaurants and a brand new regional hospital.

Almeria makes an ideal choice for those seeking uncrowded resorts in a tranquil setting. It is slowly catching on with the British buyer seeking an alternative to the busier and more famous costas.

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