Vincci Hotels

Guided tours in Almeria

The hotel, together with the Tourist Office offers the possibility of guided tours leaving from the Tourist Information Office and visiting the most impressive sights of the city, all free of charge. These guided tours vary seasonally and run more frequently during summer and holidays. Below are some of the most recommended tours:

• Almeria from Church to Church. A guided tour visiting the most important churches in the city, from the Moorish mosque of Almeria to the fortified cathedral, following the historic route of the XIX century.

• Alcazaba guided tour. This fortress deserves a tour on its own as it is an impressive mixture of all the different architectural styles and cultures that dominated the city, from pirates to Moorish caliphs and the Catholic Monarchs. During summer months a late tour is also available, with the possibility of  booking tickets for the theatre plays held indoors.

• Filming in Almeria: Almeria has been the scene for many well-known international films that have taken place around the different sights of the city. This tour shows Almeria through the eyes of those film directors that chose this city to bring their stories to life. It also includes a visit to a mini-Hollywood theme park, ideal for families.

• XIX Century Industrial Heritage tour: Almeria boasts a cultural heritage that started as a result of the important mineral trade through the port. This triggered the development of this sea port that has become UNESCO cultural heritage, as well as the Train Station, decorated in a unique Andalusian style. The Casino of Almeria, the impressive noble houses or Teatro Cervantes, meeting places for the high class society at the time, are standing samples of the wealth of this trade.

• The coastline of Almeria: This tour leaves from the beach of Almería and rediscovers all the most important virgin beaches of the region, located mostly in natural Resort of Cape Gata Nijar.

• Tasting Almería. The best of the traditional dishes of Almeria, this tour takes you round the best eating places in town to seduce you into the well-known Spanish tapas culture.

• Adventure and active tours. Enjoy the surrounding natural resorts of Almería starting with our Aulas de la Naturaleza, where you will be shown how to get the most of nature and respect nature at the same time. These are located mostly in the natural Resort of Cape Nijar, 20mn away. The following activities are offered:

                           i.      Mountain bike routes.
                          ii.      Snorkelling
                          iii.     Water-ski
                          iv.     Horse and donkey rides.
                          v.      Climbing,Trekking & Speleology
                          vi.     Sailing routes
                         vii.     4x4 routes
                         viii.    Paragliding
                          ix.     Windsurf