Background

 About Almeria

The province of Almeria is situated in the south
east of the Spanish peninsula and borders with
the provinces of Granada and Murcia.

The Costa de Almeria is tucked away between
the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol.
Almeria is steeped in Andalusian tradition, with
the historic villages of Mojacar, Turre,
Los Gallardos and Garrucha all within easy
reach of Cabrera.

Almeria retains its Moorish Heritage and takes
its name from a word meaning, "mirror of the sea"
was an important settlement a hundred years before the building of the "Alhambra" in Granada and the capital of the Moorish Kingdom. The province, taking its name from the town, has escaped the mass tourism of the Costa Brava, Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol and has retained the old world charm and atmosphere of the traditional Spain.

Eating and drinking whiles away many pleasant hours with beautifully baked local bread, wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables, freshly caught fish, prawns, mussels and crayfish, lamb or kid nurtured on the aromatic herbs in the mountain. For most of the year meals are enjoyed on the terrace, patio or under the bougainvillea or grapevine covered pergolas. Vintage and excellent everyday wines, sherries and brandies can be enjoyed at amazingly low cost. A host of small restaurants serve from the traditional Paella and Sangria to superb French cooking and there are numerous local bars for drinks and Tapas all at a fraction of the UK prices.

The highest number of sunshine hours in Europe is recorded annually in the Province of Almeria which with its pristine atmosphere and clear skies was a natural selection for the first experimental solar power station in Europe, a space tracking station and one of the main European astronomical observatories. This region offers a wealth of leisure activities for all tastes: swimming, sunbathing, sea fishing, scuba diving and windsurfing, superb mountain walks and archaeological exploration, golf, tennis, lawn bowling and horse riding. For boating enthusiast, there is a marina in Garrucha. Within an hour or so drive you are in the famous ski-slopes of the Sierra Nevada, the altitude of which allows a long season of winter sports and within easy reach are the famous historical landmarks such as the Alhambra at Granada and the Mosque at Cordoba.

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Albox

A short drive inland you will find villages and towns such as Albox, a must on Tuesday when the surrounding locals come into the Rambla a dry river bed. From there they sell or buy anything from chickens, rabbits or goats to trees or tractors. The neighbouring streets are shut off to traffic selling fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. Jamons hanging everywhere (cured ham on the bone), dozens of varieties of queso (cheese), chorizo(cured sausage) etc. The stalls go on street after street selling materials, local craft. In fact selling just about everything one could imagine. Yes just 30 minutes drive from the coast and you are in real Spain with its traditional customs and ways. Slip deeper inland to small villages such as Taberno that has a fuente común (drinking water spring) yes crystal clear mountain water for drinking. Next to that an old wash house built many years ago where the locals still prefer to wash their clothing by hand.

 Mojacar

A white hilltop village that overlooks the sea. This very picturesque village with its narrow streets and breath taking views is well worth a visit with its little bars, cafes and restaurants, tucked away. Where you can enjoy anything from a tapa a tradition here, such as sliced ham off the bone with fresh bread and a glass of beer, to a huge plate of paella or a three course meal for a fraction of the price in England. Then wander around the narrow streets covered in flowers, pot plants hanging everywhere. Go into the local craft shops, gift shops etc. English is widely spoken so no problems there. Then take a seat in the shade of course under a tree and cool off with an ice cold drink or ice cream. If that is not enough stroll down to the Mojácar Playa that spreads all along the water edge. Where all facilities are available. Keep an eye on the dazzling blue sea, where often schools of dolphins are seen. Then at night if its discos dancing or just relaxing you want Mojácar has it all.
 

Saliente Area

A small development of about 10 properties (all English owned), built in different styles 12 minutes drive from Albox, 40 minutes to the coast, mostly motorway). Superb views down the valley to the south & the mountains to the north. All plots are south facing and get the sun all day. The monastery is just up the road and has a restaurant open at weekends, where the monks cook & serve the food. Minutes from local facilities - bar, restaurant, local shops petrol station, 40 minutes to the coast 10 minutes to supermarket

Arboleas Area

We are offering a number of small individual developments direct from the builder in and around Arboleas, a small town south of Albox some 25 minutes from the coast. Most houses are 3 bedroom 2 bathroom set on plots of about 600sqm. All properties have full escrituras and are finished to a high standard.

The houses are available with different designs and individual choices can be for the internal layout, including tiles and kitchens. The houses vary in size  from 100sqm build to 150sqm build and prices vary according to build size and plot location. Click here to return to the top.

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