City break in Almeria. Active leisure ideas for Almeria - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Roquetas de Mar is known as the main entertainment center of Almeria. This is a huge complex, in which territory are located modern cinemas, nightclubs and discos, fashion boutiques and restaurants that will surely delight guests by widest choice of entertainments. There is also a large concert hall and even an arena for bullfighting. Travelers with children will surely enjoy visiting Parque Acuatico Mario Park Water Park. The entertainment center is located in a suburban area of Almeria. It takes less than thirty minutes to get to it by car.

Fans of beach rest should go to a place called Mojacar. Picturesque beaches that have all facilities for various sports will surely delight the fans of active pastime. The travellers, who want to enjoy hot sun and stay away from the bustle of the city, can go to a distant part of the beach. This place is always full of harmony and peace. It’s really hard to find a better place for a family vacation.

Mini Hollywood Park is another interesting entertainment complex. Initially a cozy small town made in the Wild West style was built for the purpose of filming movies. Nowadays it has been completely converted into an amusement park, which is ready to welcome amazed visitors every day. In addition to widest choice of attractions, the park is home to cozy coffee shops and saloons, where you can buy interesting souvenirs. Visitors of the town can also become the spectaculars of interesting shows or visit the local zoo. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The beaches of the city will also please you with their comfort and large choice of equipment. Vast majority of beaches have special playgrounds for children and sports equipment rental offices. Fans of eco-tourism usually choose walks in the piedmont area. Finally, fans of elite rest can visit one of the local golf clubs. Marina Golf is the most famous club. In addition to high quality golf fields the club offers widest choice of additional services.

Imagine that you have only one day in Almere, how would you spend it? If you do not have any plan and want to combine active pastime with discovering the cultural heritage of Almere resort. First of all, you must go to the fortress of Alcazaba. On your way, have a look into the Ascension Cathedral. If you bypass the Alcazaba in a fairly vigorous pace, then all the tiers can be inspected in 2-3 hours. After that, go to the Guitar Museum and see the Arena for bullfighting, then walk around the Historic Quarter and snack in one of the tapas bars. Do not forget to try delicious fish tapas and traditional Almerian drink bridge, which is a mixture of apple and grape juice with ice.

After such a light snack, it is worth a little wander through the streets of old Almeria. Look at the monument of John Lennon at the town hall and admire the architecture of the Butterfly House. Closer to the evening, you can stroll along La Rambla de Belén, enjoy the evening lights and have rest by the cool fountains and through the boulevard to the sea. Have a walk along the promenade, breathe fresh salty air and meet the sunset in one of the coastal cafes - to have dinner with the famous Spanish paella and drink local beer or wine.

Since the city is located on the shore of the sea, one of the most popular sports and outdoor activities here is surfing. Many locals joke that local people of Almere were born standing on the surfing board, and this is not surprising, as far as not only locals but also young amateurs of extreme sports are ready to conquer a steep wave. Due to the great popularity of surfing, in Almeria, there are many surfing clubs. There you can rent a board, and hire an instructor who will adjust the lesson to your level of preparedness. Whether you are a beginner or an outspoken wave rider - the skills of local surfers will not leave you indifferent.

One more not less popular kind of productive leisure include walks on yachts and boats. Of course, the sea walk will fit the desires even of the fan of passive pastime. However, often, along with the opportunity to swim across the Mediterranean, you get the chance to ride a water ski or experience diving. As for entertainment inside the city, on the streets of Almeria, you can find islets where all visitors can rent bicycles, roller skates, and scooters. This kind of recreation can also be attributed to the extreme, because the city's landscape is so steep, and some streets are so narrow that even a professional can get lost.