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A group of humanitarian soldiers have returned to Almeria after being in Afghanistan for the last four months. 425 Spanish soldiers have been helping the United Nations in their efforts to stabilise the ongoing situations in Afghanistan. Only 140 of... More...

The Alcazaba is a Moorish castle located on a ridge overlooking Almeria and the surrounding seas. The Alcazaba is the second oldest Muslim fortress in Andalusia and features fortified walls that enclose a large inner courtyard. The walls stand proud... More...

The Desierto de Tabernas is considered to be the only real desert in Europe and is located about 30 kilometres to the north of the city of Almeria. It is a wilderness protected area and measures approximately 11,625 hectares in size. The area... More...

The Crystal Cave in Almeria was discovered by a Spanish geologist in an abandoned silver mine in 2000. The find was extraordinary featuring some of the biggest geodes ever recorded. A geode is a hollow crystal lined rock. A typical geode would... More...

Cabo de Gata is a large terrestrial-maritime nature reserve near Almeria. It covers 460 square kilometres, which includes 120 square kilometres of the sea. It is the largest coastal protected area in the Andalusia part of Spain, and is volcanic in... More...