| In the eastern
corner of Andalucia is the province of Almería. It has the
highest number of hours of sunshine and the lowest rainfall in
all of Europe. The landscape is varied from the snow capped
mountains of the Sierra Nevada to the semi arid desert of
Tabernas. The Costa de Almería is generally unspoilt and well
managed with some of the best beaches in Spain. Making it a
great place to visit or retire to. There is plenty to do and see
whilst here. The historic city of
Almería is well worth a visit with the Alcazaba the Moorish
fortress palace.The city itself has some great shops, bars and
restaurants.
The Cabo de Gata Parque Natural
stretches from Retamar in the south to Agua Amarga close to
Carboneras and covers
71,500 acres. It has been classified by UNESCO as a Biosphere
Reserve, it has been protected since 1987. There are many small
and secluded beaches and fishing villages. The largest town is
San Jose. I would strongly recommend a visit to the
Cabo de Gata.
Perched on the mountains like
a crown on a monarch, overlooking a unique landscape of
mountains and pastures as far as the eye can see, falling down
to the beautiful coastline,
Mojácar is a fascinating place for visitors. You will hear
many stories about this mysterious place, but one thing that is
certain, the past has had a great influence on the look and feel
of this beautiful village with its small winding streets, steep
hills and white washed houses.
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