The province of Almería is mainland Europe's warmest and sunniest region, claiming 320 days, over 3000 hours, of sunshine a year. The average annual temperature is 18º and during the summer the average is 24.6º. Warm winters are taken for granted and heating is seldom required.

The Costa de Almería is as varied as any of the Spanish Coasts. The coastline is completely un-spoilt. To the east of Almeria you can find the rugged coast of the Cabo de Gata - Nijar natural park.

West of Almería are the highly developed tourist resorts of Roquetas de Mar and Aguadulce. These have all the facilities of any modern resort to support the package holiday market. Here, you will also find the resort of Almerimar with its marinas, established golf course, hotels and many other facilities.
Although a favourite destination for residents from Central and Northern Spain, until recently the province has been less accessible than some other Spanish destinations, a fact which has undoubtedly helped to shield it from the excess of tourism allowing it to remain the unspoilt, peaceful place it is today. The province is steeped in history which can be dated back to Phoenician times and before, a past reflected in its picturesque towns and villages. The whole area, with its natural coastline, beautiful beaches, national parks, mountains and valleys provides an overwhelming sense of space, offering an exiting new world to be explored by the more adventurous.

Overall, Almería offers a diverse landscape with some excellent beaches, beautiful countryside, some of the best golf courses in Europe and a wealth of history. Once you have visited this area you will almost certainly wish to return.
Residential tourism on the Costa de Almería

Over the last few years residential tourism has become more and more popular and increasing numbers of tourists and their families are now seeking a place in which they can stay for long periods throughout the year.
The mixture of a warm climate, relaxation and superb leisure activities is enough to keep many people coming back each year and many European visitors only have to visit a few times before they realise the benefits a second home in the Costa de Almería could bring to their lives. Golf, is just one of the excellent leisure pursuits on offer, with an outstanding range of courses to be experienced all along the coast (see corresponding section). The natural surroundings and the increasing variety of protected areas are also considered an important element for those who live on the Costa de Almería.

The vibrant character of the South of Spain is one of the main reasons people choose to come and live here, but also importantly, the knowledge that the country is subject to the same rules and regulations that EC imposes on any other European country, is reassuring to the residential tourist. The Costa de Almería is dynamic in its development and continues to meet the expectations of its visitors. At any given moment there is a wealth of newly developed properties suitable for buying or renting.