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The city of Almeria is located at the foot of a mountain range and an ideal place to buy Almeria property which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, an Arab fortress built by the Calph of Cordoba, Abd-erRahman 111 with three huge walled enclosures. In times of war, the Alcazaba could hold an army of more than 20,000 men. From here, there is a good view of the city's famed cave quarter, 'Barrio de la Chanca' and of the strange fortified Cathedral with its gothic style construction and renaissance facade.
The province of Almeria is situated in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, on the shores of the Mediterranean. It covers an area of 8,774km and comprises of a great many geographic contrasts, including long beaches with small coves, desert areas and others with a varied vegetation, and high mountains with extensive plains. People purchasing Almeria property will notice that the passing of time has also had a great influence on the landscape. In Almeria it is therefore possible to find modern and bustling tourist centres as well as those natural areas where man has scarcely left his mark. Almeria enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean climate, with little rain and a large number of hours of sun per year (more than 3,000 hours). The temperatures throughout the year are mild, reaching no lower than an average of 13ºC in winter, and no more than an average of 25ºC in summer. This mild climate allows the visitor to enjoy all the possibilities available within the province at any time of the year.
As far as entertainment is concerned, apart from a great number of pubs and night clubs, Almeria has a great deal of bars offering a wide variety of "tapas", thus enabling people buying Almeria property to try a large selection of local dishes. One of the most important times of the year is the celebration of the Almeria Fair, held in the last two weeks in August. There are sporting events, religious acts and bullfighting, as well as Andalusian music and dancing which takes place in the numerous "casetas" (tent-like pavilions) set up in the fairground. Other interesting events include the Carnival celebrations with disguises, street bands and processions; the Holy Week festivities, again with processions; and the "Cruces de Mayo" (May Crosses), held during the first three days in May.