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Almeria Airport is the airport serving the city of Almeria, Spain. It is therefore located within the Andalusia region, in the Almeria province on the Mediterranean Sea. The airport is the gateway to tourism in the area, as it connects Almeria to many cities along the coast of Spain, but also to many other European cities. The main airlines operating at Almeria Airport are Air Berlin, FlyBe, EasyJet, Jetairfly, Luxair, Monarch, Ryanair, Thomas Cook, Thomson Airways, Transavia, and Vueling.

In 2011, Almeria Airport had a passenger traffic of 780,000. Considering that Almeria has a total population of 190,013 residents, this figure is pretty impressive. If a trip to Almeria is coming up in the near future, you will probably land on Almeria Airport. You may also want to know some things about the city, so here are its most important sights.

Top Attractions within Almeria Airport

Alcabaza of Almeria is perhaps the most renowned landmark of the city. This impressive fortress dates back to the medieval times. After being destroyed by an earthquake in the 16th century, it lost much of its features, but it still includes a triple line of walls. The surrounding gardens are very large and beautiful.

Castle of San Cristobal is another impressive landmark in ruins. If you go to the Alcabaza, make sure you visit the castle, too, since they are connected by a line of walls.

The Cathedral in Almeria, which looks more like a fortress, was initially built as a mosque. Since it had to be defended from Mediterranean pirates, it features towers, protected paths, and merlons. After being destroyed by the earthquake, it was built in the Renaissance style. The church of Santiago, dating back to 1533, was also built in the Renaissance style.

Paseo de Coches is a beautiful and modern seaside promenade where you can relax, admire the scenery, and have a good time. The promenade features gardens and palms that are typical for the Mediterranean climate.