Almeria
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Almeria is a city in Andalusia in Southern Spain, founded by Arabs in 955, and the capital of the province of the same name. Since the 1950s, when Andalusia was declared a Centre of National Tourist Interest, it has been popular with national and international holiday makers. The Euro Weekly News is the longest running news source in Almeria, covering Berja, Huercal-Overa, Laujar de Andarax and Lucainena de las Torres breaking news.
Motorbeach brings winter rock ‘n’ roll to Almeria with La Invernal 2027
Motorcycle culture, live rock’n’roll and beach life are heading to the Almería coast next year. Motorbeach Festival is launching its first winter edition, La Invernal...
A fishy festival: Garrucha celebrates its prized red prawns
GARRUCHA celebrated one of its most treasured delicacies at the weekend, when it hosted the sixth Garrucha Red Prawn Gastronomic Festival, turning the town into...
Hollywood star Tom Berenger honoured at Almeria Film Festival 2026
TOM BERENGER has taken on assassins, gone head-to-head with the New York Yankees and faced the horrors of the Vietnam war. Now his legacy will...
Drivers left in shock as man walks along A-7 after cutting off his own genitals
A man walking along a motorway in his underwear, carrying a bloodied knife, is a sight no driver expects to encounter. But motorists travelling along...
Albox artist Fran Fajardo goes viral with stunning bougainvillea mural
LOCAL artist Fran Fajardo has gone viral, his most recent mural attracting the eye of thousands of online viewers and bringing attention to the beautiful...
Need to get from Almería to Madrid? New direct coach starts Monday while trains are suspended
Anyone planning to get from Almería to Madrid has found the train off the table since Wednesday's crash in Toledo province. However, a direct daily...
Every step counts: volunteer walks 790km Camino for rescue animals
AFTER six long weeks, PAWS-PATAS volunteer Paula has made it to Santiago de Compostela, marking the end of her inspiring Camino de Santiago Frances journey. Paula...
Veleficuento festival brings storytelling, magic and family fun to Velefique
Stories, theatre, music and traditional games are filling the streets of Velefique as the annual Veleficuento festival returns. Running until Sunday, October 25, the programme...
Almeria women entrepreneurs can apply for grants of up to €1,000
Women running businesses in some of Almeria's smaller municipalities can apply for grants of up to €1,000 through a new Provincial Council programme. The sixth...
Marble motors: Macael Subida del Marmol celebrates 50th edition with 132 drivers
Macael will swap marble for motors this weekend as one of Almeria's best-known motorsport events celebrates a major milestone. The 50th Subida del Marmol takes...
Active in Almeria: Pickleball tour arrives as Vera offers free beach activities
Autumn sunshine is providing plenty of opportunities to get active across Almeria province, with two very different programmes on offer. Around 100 competitors are heading...
Almeria transport: Airport passenger numbers soar as bus strike disrupts city travel
Transport is making headlines in Almeria for very different reasons, with the airport reporting another sharp rise in passenger numbers while the city's urban bus...
Almeria Black Night brings Halloween circus, parades and family fun
Almeria city centre will become a giant Halloween playground on October 31 when Noche en Negro, or Black Night, returns with an afternoon and evening...
Guided Laroya hike explores Sierra de los Filabres mountain scenery
Hikers can discover some of the spectacular scenery of the Sierra de los Filabres on Sunday, October 25, with a guided route through Laroya. Limited...