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Costa Almeria |
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| The province of Almeria is situated on the eastern side of Andalucia, with its 200 miles of virtually undeveloped, scenic coastline and less than 100 miles from the coast of North Africa. This is mainland Europe's warmest...... <more> |
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Albanchez |
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| Nestling in the mountains, this relativiely undiscovered white-washed village with its winding streets and relaxed atmosphere has the essential amenities such as shops, bars, restaurants, banks, post office and town hall. |
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Albox |
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| Only 30 minutes from the coast, Albox sits between the Sierra de las Estancias and Sierra de los Filabres mountain ranges, just a short distance from the Almanzora river. Amidst the stunning countryside of dramatic hills and valleys.... <more> |
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Antas |
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| Just 12 kilometres from the coastal town of Garrucha and surrounded by the Sierra de los Filabres mountain range, Antas sits amongst fields of almond and citrus trees. The town is well connected to the motorway.... <more> |
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Arboleas |
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| The expanding village of Arboleas is just 5 minutes from the bustling market town of Albox yet has all its own amenities including a community swimming pool. |
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Bedar |
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| Despite its rural location Bedár is very easily accessible from the motorway and surrounding towns in the area, such as Mojácar, Turre, Garrucha and Vera. Almería airport is a 50 minute drive away.....<more> |
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Cabrera |
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| Merging into the mountains of the same name, Cabrera is a small village of moorish style properties both old and new and benefits from stunning views across the valley of Cortijo Grande. |
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Cortijo Grande |
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| The valley of Cortijo Grande, flanked by the Sierra Cabrera mountains that rise to almost 1,000m above sea level, is an ancient oasis in the traditionally arid region of Almeria. In the heart of a province claiming the only desert in Europe.... <more> |
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Cucador |
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| The small traditional hamlet of Cucador, close to Huercal Overa, is only 1 hour from Almeria airport. There has been recent construction in the outlying areas with small pockets of new villas emerging |
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Cuevas del Almanzora |
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| Cuevas Del Almanzora, a bustling town with character and atmosphere, is one of the oldest in the Almeria province. Situated just 20 minutes from the coastal towns, Cuevas is full of history. <more> |
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Garrucha |
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| A lively Spanish fishing town, Garrucha is found between the beaches of Mojácar and Vera playa. The focal point of this friendly town is its attractive working harbour and fishing industry..... <more> |
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Huercal Overa |
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| Huercal Overa is the result of the fusion of two medieval villages, Huércal and Overa. This busy market town is situated approximately 20 minutes from Mojacar with easy reach to the connecting maotorway. <more> |
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La Alfoquia |
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| The growing village of La Alfoquia, just belwo Zurgena, boasts its own local English radio station. |
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Llanos del Peral |
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| The peaceful village of Llanos del Peral, just 15 minutes from Huercal Overa, celebrates its annual fiesta on 17th and 18th June. There are plans to build a new 18 hole golf course in the area. |
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Los Gallardos |
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| A small town found between the mountain ranges of Bédar, Los Filabres and Cabrera and the Aguas River, Los Gallardos developed around the mines of east Bédar at the end of the 19th Century. It is perfectly situated being just 30 minutes from Almeria Airport and a just few minutes from the motorway. |
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Lubrin |
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| This charming typical inland village enjoys a beautiful location sitting high in the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains, in the very heart of the Almería province. It began as a medieval settlement to become what is now a charming community..... <more> |
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Mojacar |
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| The ancient whitewashed Moorish village of Mojácar spills down the side of a hill in the foothills of the Sierra Cabrerais Mountains, overlooking the Mediterranean coastline. The village of Mojácar preserves its spectacular structure ..... <more> |
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Palomares |
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| A popular little town, neighbour to villaricos and Vera and home to a very productive agricultural industry, Palomares has a great stretch of white sandy beach. |
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Sorbas |
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This village is situated on a meander of the Aguas River. The houses here hang on the cliff overlooking the river. It is especially spectacular at night as the whole village and ravine is lit up. |
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Turre |
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| Turre is a charming village set against the spectacular backdrop of the Cabrera mountain range and centrally situated to all the local points of interest. Still part of the old traditional Spain .... <more> |
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Velez-Blanco |
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| Situated in the Sierra del Matimon range, the castle of Velez-blanco sits high on the hillside above the town. There are fabulous views over the Blanco valley and beyond. |
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Velez-Rubio |
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| In the far north of the province of Almeria, the agricultural town of Vélez-Rubio is in a picturesque location at the foot of the Sierra Maria mountain range, surrounded by olive groves, almonds and fields of wheat. <more> |
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Vera |
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| A prosperous market town, Vera is renowned for its fine cuisine and the variety of its handicrafts. The main town is inland with the coastal area of Vera Playa about 7 kilometres away. <more> |
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Villaricos |
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| The small fishing village of Villaricos is neighbour to Palomares and Garrucha |
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Zurgena |
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| Zurgena is a small but significant inland village between Huercal Overa and Albox. Situated in the Almanzora valley and surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra de los Filabres this village retains a distinctly traditional feel.<more> |
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