{"id":26602,"date":"2022-10-22T15:30:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T15:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-may-in-almeria-spain\/"},"modified":"2022-10-22T15:30:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-22T15:30:13","slug":"what-to-do-in-may-in-almeria-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wintersunexpert.com\/what-to-do-in-may-in-almeria-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in May in Almeria, Spain - 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almer\u00eda is a Spanish town of 201,322 inhabitants located in the autonomous community of Andalusia watered by the Mediterranean Sea. The city includes the island of Albor\u00e1n between Spain and Morocco. It enjoys 3000 hours of sunshine per year and is considered the home of the famous tapas.<\/p>

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Before we have a look at what you can do in Almeria, let's first look at the weather you can expect in May.

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May weather in Almeria Spain<\/h2>To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Almeria Spain, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid

Generally, May in Almeria Spain will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 80\u00b0F \/ 27\u00b0C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 59\u00b0F \/ 15\u00b0C.

Almeria Spain has some rainy days in May. You can expect around 5 rainy days, with on average 0.7 inches \/ 19 mm of rain during the whole month.

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The forecast for May 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.<\/div><\/p>

Things to see and do in Almeria<\/h2>

Almeria has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.<\/p>

Cruces de Mayo<\/div>
Event\/Festival<\/span>May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cruces de Mayo is celebrated at the beginning of May. It means The May Crosses Festival. Huge crosses are decorated with fresh colorful flowers and prominently displayed in the city squares.<\/div><\/div>
Central Almer\u00eda<\/div>
City<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
There are fountains and trees in Central Almer\u00eda. If you are a shopaholic, this is the right place for you with a variety of fashion brands and food courts.<\/div><\/div>
Mini Hollywood<\/div>
Other<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Some movies were shot on the Mini Hollywood site. There are cowboy stunt shows and can-can dancers in the town square nearby.<\/div><\/div>
Museum of Almer\u00eda<\/div>
Museum<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
The Museum of Almer\u00eda is a nice place. It shows Islamic times through tomb inscriptions, tableware, and calligraphy.<\/div><\/div>
La Alcazaba<\/div>
Cultural<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
La Alcazaba is the biggest castle in Europe. Muslim soldiers and their slaves built it and lived in it during the 10th century.<\/div><\/div>
Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil<\/div>
Cultural<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Museo Refugio de la Guerra Civil are tunnels that were used during wars in the past. There are a pantry, living quarters, and a surgery room fifty steps beneath the ground level.<\/div><\/div>
Cabo de Gata<\/div>
Nature\/Wild Life<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cabo de Gata park has abandoned towns, volcanic rocks, and a cape.<\/div><\/div>
Almer\u00eda Cathedral<\/div>
Cultural<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Almer\u00eda Cathedral is a historic building. It was built during the 16th century. Even the furniture was carved from walnut wood in the 16th century and is still well-preserved today.<\/div><\/div>
Los Millares<\/div>
City<\/span>Throughout the Year<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Los Millares is a prehistoric town. It was discovered unintentionally during the construction of a railway track.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>

Shopping in Almeria<\/h2>

Being a very active city even in winter time, you can go shopping in so many places: malls, markets, big brand stores, small stores. You will always have everything you need at your fingertips.<\/p>

Activities in Almeria<\/h2>
Horse Riding<\/div>
There are many equestrian centers in Almeria where you'll be able to ride a horse and go on different routes within the city. The staff is quite helpful so you don't have to worry about not being an excellent horse rider.<\/div>
Picnic<\/div>
Almeria's Playa Zapillo beach gives you a perfect atmosphere and place for a picnic. There are plenty of restaurants at this beach where you can grab some food from and eat while enjoying the alluring view.<\/div>
Sunbathing<\/div>
Almeria beaches are unspoiled generally, they are very peaceful and calm. You can spend a long day at the beach soaking up that winter sun.<\/div>
Day trips<\/div>
Almeria has some heavenly destinations to it, you can always go on a day trip to some of them.<\/div>
Museum Tour<\/div>
Almeria has 3 famous museums within it, one of them is listed above. So delve into the deep history of Almeria as you tour these museums. <\/div>
Golf<\/div>
If you're a sports person, Almeria has some very pretty golf courses such as Alboran Golf and Golf Resort Almerimar where you can enjoy playing this sport and have the time of your life.<\/div>
Sightseeing<\/div>
Almeria has a rich history which makes it a historical place with loads of places with fascinating architecture that is a must-see.<\/div>
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Restaurants in Almeria<\/h2>

Lots of restaurants for all tastes open even in winter.
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  • Restaurante Valent\u00edn,<\/li>
  • Tortiller\u00eda La Mala,<\/li>
  • El Quinto Toro.<\/li><\/ul><\/p>

    More things to see in Almeria<\/h2>
    La Alcazaba<\/div>
    It is the old walled Muslim fort that dates back to the 10th Century when Muslims ruled the area. It is high walled, has beautiful gardens and huge towers from where you can get a bird's eye view of the city. Free entry for the European Citizens!<\/div>
    Playa Zapillo<\/div>
    Playa Zapillo is a beach within Almeria that is worth a visit. It has loads of restaurants offering the view of the ocean and outside sitting. Moreover, you can easily play some light sport on this beach.<\/div>
    Casa Del Cine (Cinema Museum of Almeria)<\/div>
    To convey the importance of this cinema it's enough to say that the famous show Game of Thrones was made here. Famous stars of Hollywood come and stay here. So, don't miss out on this.<\/div>
    Los Refugios<\/div>
    These are tunnels that are 6 meters underground and date back to the Spanish Civil War. A very cool place for history lovers. The tunnels aren't open very often so you'll have to book in advance for the tour. It is usually conducted in Spanish so it is advisable to read about it beforehand.<\/div>
    Cathedral of Almeria<\/div>
    This beautiful cathedral is one of a kind because of its amazing architecture. It is built with a flatter roof unlike normal cathedrals and seeing it will surely take your breath away. Visit and explore it and take a look at the mesmerizing interior. The entrance fee is round about \u20ac3 (approx. $3.2, \u00a32.57, $4.38 CAD, $4.91 AUD)<\/span>.<\/div>
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