Alcazaba of Almería
Almería, Spain
A tenth-century Moorish fortress whose walls run along the ridge above the old town, with gardens inside and wide views over the port. Go early in summer, as there is little shade on the upper terraces.
The Alcazaba of Almería was founded around 955 by Caliph Abd al-Rahman III, when he granted the city the rank of medina. It is regarded as the largest fortress built by the Arabs on the Iberian Peninsula, with an area of about 43,500 m² and a perimeter of roughly 1,430 m. The complex has three enclosures: the first held houses and baths and is now gardens with water channels; the second contains the ruins of the palace of the taifa ruler Almotacín and the Ermita de San Juan, a former mosque; the third and highest holds the castle of the Catholic Monarchs.
From the battlements you look out over the city’s rooftops and the eleventh-century Wall of Jayrán. Allow about one and a half to two hours for a visit. A kiosk with a leaflet stands at the four-arched entrance gate. The complex has been protected as a Monumento Histórico Artístico since 1931.
- Nearest town
- Almería, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.8414, -2.4700
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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- Camper Park Sierra AlhamillaMotorhome stopover11 km from Alcazaba of AlmeríaMotorhomes
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- Camping Cabo de GataCampsite20 km from Alcazaba of AlmeríaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Fort BravoCampsite23 km from Alcazaba of AlmeríaTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Alcazaba of Almería?
Alcazaba of Almería is in Almería, Spain, at GPS 36.8414, -2.4700. It is about 21 km from San Miguel de Cabo de Gata.
Can you camp near Alcazaba of Almería?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Muelle levante, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Alcazaba of Almería?
Alcazaba of Almería is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Almería: Tabernas desert and Cabo de Gata.
What is there to see near Alcazaba of Almería?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tabernas Desert (20 km), Cabo de Gata lighthouse (28 km), Playa de Mónsul (31 km) and Barrio de las Cuevas, Guadix (78 km).
When is the best time to visit Alcazaba of Almería?
The most pleasant months are usually April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)