Almería travel guide
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You're Going to Love Almería
With a population of 188,810, Almería is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Almería
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.
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.
Train
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Almería. The train journey from Almería to Madrid takes 6h 26m and costs around S$ 84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about S$ 126 for a 11h 25m trip. The train station in Almería is called Almería, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Almería is to pick up a car hire from Seville, which is about 318 km from Almería. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Seville.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Almería, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Almería takes 241 km and will cost you around S$ 81. From Alicante, the ticket costs about S$ 58 for a journey of 418 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.
Airlines serving Almería
Where to stay in Almería
Average rates range from around S$ 88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 146 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Albergue Inturjoven Almería - Hostel and Sol Almería.