vera
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. It is easily accessible to the motorway and only 50 minutes from Almeria airport.
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The town has many impressive historical features including the church "La Encarnacion" which was built in the 16th century in a modern style, and its alter painting is in baroque style. The Royal Hospital "San Augustin" which was also built in the 16th century, the monastery "La Victoria", the chapel "Espirtu Santo", as well as the historic town museum and the fountain called "Cuatro Canos".
16th century architecture
In and around the historic town centre there is an abundance of all types of shops, restaurants and bars. The market every Saturday fills the many narrow and cobbled streets with colour and life.
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vera playa
Vera Playa has 5km of wide sandy beach with fine white sand, well looked after and clean, with crystal clear water – popular with nudists and home to Spain’s first naturist hotel. Villaricos harbour is found to the north and Garrucha to the south. The impressive Valle del Este golf club is the closest of the four golf courses in the area. It is also home to the only water park in the area.
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