Almería, dominated by its impressive Moorish
Alcazaba, occupies a corner of Eastern Europe where
brillant sunshine bathes its inland fields, beaches
and coves.
Almería-Cabo de Gata-Nijar has been a cultural
crossroads since the mists of time and still is an
important communications hub betwee East and West
today.
The city of Almería is also rich in civil heritage,
with such exceptional examples as the Casa de los
Puche, in the Plaza de Bendicho. From a later period
we can see the Ayuntamiento, integrated into the monumental
Plaza Vieja, presided over by the monument to "Los
Coloraos", as well as the house of the Mariposas,
the Casino Cultural and the Cervantes Theatre. Beautiful
examples of civil buildings, such as town halls, granaries
and bull rings, can be seen in other parts of the
province.