Costa Dorada
Costa de Almeria Holidays
Experience a new part of Spain with a holiday to the Costa de Almeria. Desert landscapes and villages untouched by time are the norm here.
Spain’s secret Costa
Tucked into Andalucia’s south-east corner, between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, is the Costa de Almeria. This place missed out on the 1960s visitor boom that hit the other Costas because of poor road connections. As a result, it’s now far less touristy than its neighbours. You’ll find laidback resorts, traditional whitewashed villages and beaches untouched by the holidaymaking masses.
Roquetas de Mar
The big resort here is Roquetas de Mar. It’s a seaside town with a wide belt of golden sand running alongside it. Although it used to be a quiet fishing village, it’s all grown up now – you’ll find everything from swish shopping malls and seafront restaurants to tiny tapas bars and Brit-style pubs.
Further afield
When it comes to days out, the Costa de Almeria has no end of attractions. Just up the coast from Roquetas de Mar is the port city of Almeria, where you’ll find tree-lined boulevards and chic boutiques, all watched over by a huge Arab fortress. Wildlife fans should head for one of the area’s natural parks – Cabo de Gata is one of the best. Granada, home to the impressive Alhambra palace, is just a couple of hours away, too.
At a glance
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Wander around the film sets of old spaghetti westerns
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Find a deserted stretch of sand at Punta Entinas-Sabinar Natural Park
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Gaze in awe at the spectacular Alhambra Palace
Destinations in Costa De Almeria
Top Destinations
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Roquetas de Mar
Holidays to Roquetas give you shingle beaches without the crowds, authentic Spanish dining and a nature reserve on your doorstep.
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El Toyo
El Toyo holidays are all about getting to know Andalucia’s softer side. It’s perched by a sandy beach and is a 20-minute drive from historic Almeria.
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Almerimar
Holidays to Almerimar serve up everything from watersports to al fresco concerts in the sunniest spot on the Costa de Almeria.
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Vera
Holidays to Vera set you up with mountain views, a golden-sand beach, and age-old monuments.