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Honey-coloured walls and battlements of the Alcazaba above the old town of Almería

Alcazaba and Cathedral: Almería City in One Day

The Alcazaba, a fortress-like cathedral and the Civil War shelters, with real tickets from €8 to €28. How to fit them into one day and what to check first.

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A shark and a ray swim one above the other in a large aquarium tank

Almería with Children: What Works and What to Skip

An honest look at family days in Almería: an aquarium, underground shelters, a western park and beaches, with prices from €9 and what the listings do not say.

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Two people sitting at the edge of a boat deck above clear turquoise sea

The Best Beaches in Cabo de Gata and How to Reach Them

Genoveses, Mónsul, Media Luna, Los Muertos and more: which beaches are easy, which need a walk, and what the summer vehicle restriction means for your day.

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Two passengers on a covered boat deck, the skipper at the wheel, with a pale headland rising from the sea behind

Boat Trips in Cabo de Gata: Yacht, Sailboat or Small Excursion Boat?

From a 105-minute excursion boat at €42 to a 3-hour sunset sail at €80: what the price per hour says, and which harbour you start from.

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Yellow and red kayaks gathered in a narrow turquoise inlet between rocky volcanic cliffs, seen from above

Kayaking and Snorkelling in Cabo de Gata: Which Tour, and What to Expect

Two near-identical 3-hour kayak and snorkel tours at €45, a 2-hour snorkel-only tour at €30, and what the park's summer rules mean for a paddling group.

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Crowds gathered in the sandy main street of a Western film town, with a saloon and a fire department building

Fort Bravo or Mini Hollywood Oasys: Which Western Town Should You Visit?

Fort Bravo from €22.90 or Oasys from €30: what each park offers, who each suits, and why the third film town, Western Leone, is not on the list.

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A pebbly cove at the foot of a tall cliff, with clear water and few people

Mojácar and Playa de los Muertos: How to See Both

A white village, a beach you can only reach on foot and an old fishing town. The €45 guided tour, the €70 day trip, and doing it yourself.

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Four people in helmets and head torches stand in a dark cave passage

Caves of Sorbas: Is the Guided Tour Worth It?

A two-hour guided visit to the gypsum caves of Sorbas costs €25.30 and has 99 reviews at 4.9. How access works, which routes exist, and what to ask before you book.

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A white 4x4 parked on a gravel track below pale, eroded cliffs, with a small group standing beside it

Tabernas Desert: 4x4, Horse Riding or a Western Town – Which Is Worth It?

Two 4x4 tours at €38, a horse ride from €45 and two Western film towns from €22.90. Which one to pick depends less on the desert than on who is coming with you.

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A couple with wine glasses on a blanket beside a telescope, under the Milky Way

Stargazing in the Tabernas Desert: Is the Night Tour Worth It?

A 2 to 3.5-hour night with a certified astronomy guide and two telescopes costs €35. What you are paying for, when it works best, and what to wear.

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