Thinking of traveling to Almeria of south-eastern Spain for a great escape? The city is best discovered with car hire Almeria where you can fulfill your trip with a convenient traveling companion. Car hire Almeria airport will make your stay here a comfortable one by allowing easy transport and quick travel.
Discovering Almeria
The city of Almeria which is located on the south-eastern coasts of Spain is located near the Mediterranean Sea. The province which it is in bears the same name and the city serves as its capital. The city’s name came from the Arabic word “The Mirror”, perhaps describing it as the sea’s mirror.
The city has a population of around 190,000 as indicated in the 2010’s population consensus, and with that number it is considered a very large city. Its economic activities are based around agriculture and its exports come mostly from the greenhouses here. Almeria has a huge naturist beach, considered the largest in Europe and it has a community of naturists surrounding it. If you are open to this concept of nudity in public, you will find this attraction a most interesting one.
Almeria’s Attractions And Sights
In Almeria, you will be able to find a few medieval and pre-Renaissance buildings still erect around here. For example, the buildings such as The Alcazaba, The Cathedral of Almeria, Renaissance church of Santiago and a few more.
The Alcazaba is a fortress that was built in the early 13th century and then destroyed in a quake during the 16th century. The fortress has a few large gardens, a majestic keep and also a quarter with Muslim characteristics. You can take the hire car Almeria airport to visit this venue.
The Cathedral on the other hand, looks like a fortress because of the towers, protected paths and merlons around it. Those were built to guard against pirates. This cathedral started off as a mosque but later converted into a church. However, it was also destroyed in the same earthquake that destroyed The Alcazaba. Rent a car in Almeria airport to enjoy the beautifully restored Renaissance architecture and learn a little about the history of this place.
Apart from these sights, you will be able to learn more about the life and history of Almeria at the Museum of Almeria. Its exhibitions range from Prehistoric to Muslim ages. It is a most interesting and educational destination for any visitor.
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