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Almería: Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

1. Almería: Visit to the shelters of the Spanish Civil War

Get to know the refuges of the Spanish Civil War in Almería. Some 4.5-kilometer underground galleries were built to shelter about 40,000 people during bombings. With this visit you will be able to see nearly 1 kilometer of galleries with a guide telling anecdotes about their hidden histories. Admire a small hospital with an operating room, as well as one of the private rooms where, if you look at the walls, you will see works art that children left behind. Descend 9 meters underground, or, if you are brave, a full 16 meters, and discover an old and fascinating pantry. A unique, unmissable experience.

Almeria: Alcazaba Guided Tour

2. Almeria: Alcazaba Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of one of Spain's largest Alcazabas on this guided tour. In the company of an expert guide, discover the fortress' 3 internal enclosures and learn more about its history as an Arab stronghold. During your tour, visit the Towers of the Odalisque and the Gunpowder, the Tower of Mirrors, the Wall of the Candle, the Muslim reservoirs and royal baths, and the domestic dwellings. You will also have the opportunity to admire the fantastic patios and gardens with their luxurious water pools, as well as the walls of Jairán and the Cerro de San Cristóbal. Finally, admire panoramic views of the city and the seaport from the Baluarte del Saliente.

Almería: Legends and Mysteries Evening Walking Tour

3. Almería: Legends and Mysteries Evening Walking Tour

At nightfall, walk through the historical center of Almeria. Discover the unique legends, mysteries and charming love stories that are hidden in the palaces, squares and monuments of the city. Exploring Almeria by night offers a different way to discover the city. Your professional will tell you about the history and characters of Almeria as you walk through the narrow streets. Recommended for all those people who want to learn something new, have fun and soak up the local atmosphere of this quaint city on Spain’s southern coast.

Almeria: Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

4. Almeria: Spanish Civil War Shelters Ticket and Official Tour

Join a guided tour through one of the largest underground shelters built during the Spanish Civil War. Learn about the site from a guide and explore the network along the Paseo de Almeria. Discover one of the largest Civil War Refuges in Spain, built by Guillermo Langle to protect the population of Almeria during the Spanish Civil War. Travel through about 1 km of underground galleries that run along the Paseo de Almeria. Admire the feats of engineering that made this shelter possible, a marvelous work by engineers that makes this shelter one of the most well-known and largest shelters in Spain and Europe.

Almería: Cathedral and Monastery of Las Puras Guided Tour

5. Almería: Cathedral and Monastery of Las Puras Guided Tour

Get to know the incredible history of Almeria's religious landmarks on this guided visit. Learn about hundreds of years of history as you tour the imposing Cathedral-Fortress, then walk among the cloisters of the Monastery of Las Puras. Meet your guide and get ready to discover medieval Almeria through a tour of 2 of its most famous buildings. Begin at the cathedral with a tour of the building. Hear all about its history, how it was built, and listen to mysterious stories about it from across time. Marvel at its mix of architectural styles with elements from late Gothic to Neoclassical. Appreceiate the unique combination of a cathedral and fortress as you tour the interiror parade ground. Discover small chapels inside the Girola and pause to admire the magnificent choir. Next, head for the 16th-century cloistered Monastery of Convento de las Puras. Feel the weight of over 500 years of history as you tour its rooms and appreciate its unique atmosphere of tranquility.

Almería: Small-Group Alcazaba Tour

6. Almería: Small-Group Alcazaba Tour

After gathering with your guide at the meeting point, your guide will delve straight into telling you many things about this great monument. From your meeting point you will walk to the entrance of the Alcazaba where you can enjoy its 3 enclosures. The first thing you will go through will be the Justice Gate, since it was the gateway to the fortress and is a replica of the Justice Gate of the Alhambra in Granada. You will cross the large gardens of the first enclosure, which is the largest of the three and has also followed the design of the Generalife de la Alhambra Gardens. From there you will observe the Cerro de San Cristóbal, as well as the remains of the Jayrán Wall, which is the wall that surrounded the city of Al-Mariyat. You will then access the second enclosure through the Wall of the Candle to see the Quibla Wall, until you reach the area of the residence of the kings. You will then see the Aljibe and San Juan church, a church rebuilt by the Catholic Monarchs during the reconquest, as well as the pool and gardens that decorate this large enclosure. Finally you will visit the third enclosure, the highest part of the monumental complex, which is the most recent of them all. In addition, you will visit the areas where the famous Game of Thrones series has been recorded. Towards the end of your tour, your guide will show you to the area where you can observe the sea port of the city and will take photos, and following your experience you will have free time to enjoy the monument.

Almeria: History and Hidden Corners Essential Walking Tour

7. Almeria: History and Hidden Corners Essential Walking Tour

Explore the city of Almeria while learning its long history, and seeing some of the city's highlights. Experience the city with a local guide, and see pieces of the city's history while admiring the scenery in the modern-day city. Wander through Old Town Almeria with a guide, and learn more about life in the city today, while learning more about the city's past. Visit a wide variety of the city's most famous sites, such as Purchena Gate, various civil war shelters, Plaza Vieja and Town Hall. See other attractions like the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Sea, the Monumental Ensemble of the Alcazaba, Campoamor Square, the Fat Book of Petete, and the Hall of Fame. Learn about each stop from the guide along the way.

Almería: Guided City Discovery Tour

8. Almería: Guided City Discovery Tour

Visit the historic center of the city of Almeria beginning with the Purchena Gate, one of the oldest entrances to the city. From there, walk the old streets whilst discovering the history of the Civil War shelters, the Arabic Cisterns, the Old Square, and the old Muslim Medina, where you will learn about its founder; Jairán. Moving on, stroll through the cathedral-fortress neighborhood, Plaza Bendicho, and Celia Viñas, not forgetting the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Mar, the School of Arts and Crafts, and the Cervantes Theater. The Doña Pakyta House-Museum and the Nicolás Salmerón Park will then be the prelude to the emblematic English Cable, where your tour ends with your guide explaining one of the best iron engineering works in the city.

Andalusia: Almeria Cathedral Entry with Guided Tour

9. Andalusia: Almeria Cathedral Entry with Guided Tour

Discover the beautiful jewel of Almería: the Cathedral of Almería, the only Cathedral in Andalusia with a cloister that is characterized by its marked military fortress architecture. A very unique building where you can discover the history of San Indalecio, Villalán and Portocarrero. A Renaissance building made by Juan de Orea where the famous Cristo de la Escucha and the Gitanilla Emilia stand out. We will start in the Plaza de la Catedral to later enter the cloister, being the only cathedral that has it in Andalusia. Then we will visit the interior of the temple, highlighting the Villalán and San Indalecio chapels, without forgetting the spectacular choir; Later we will visit the Sacristy and Chapter House to finish in the cathedral museums of Poniente and Levante.

Cabo de Gata: Stargazing Experience

10. Cabo de Gata: Stargazing Experience

After finding the meeting point, receive an introduction to the world of astronomy and stargazing from a specialized guide. Learn how to locate the North Star, the main constellations, and how to differentiate objects in the night’s sky. Relax with a mat, blanket, and pillow and gaze up at innumerable starts above the Mediterranean coast. Hear the mythical stories that are narrated about the most famous constellations. Finish the evening with a group photo.

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What people are saying about Almeria

Overall rating

3.0 / 5

based on 2 reviews

We had a great time our guide was really great in all his explanations he made the effort to make us all François when it was not planned a big thank you to him. This place and really to see in order to better understand the history of Spain

Very interesting and very well explained by the guide, recommended if you want to know more about the history of Almería.

Very interesting and a guide who has explained the route and the curiosities as well as entertaining... perfect

A good experience. The exceptional guide, with a lot of knowledge about the civil war. It is worth the visit.

A piece of the history of Spain worth remembering and not being forgotten.