It is the main city of the coastal province of the same name Costa-del-Almeria in the autonomous region of Andalusia.
The resort of Almeria is located in the south-east of Spain. It is the main city of the coastal province of the same name Costa-del-Almeria in the autonomous region of Andalusia. It attracts more and more tourists every year. They come here for a great vacation, which will provide excellent beaches, mild climate, wonderful nature, developed tourism infrastructure and the unique history of the region. Almeria is preferred by tourists who enjoy outdoor activities, plus a variety of entertainment and sightseeing tours.
Almeria can be traced back to a variety of historical eras, from the primitive inhabited caves to the modern age. In ancient times, the region was inhabited by Iberians and Phoenician colonists. The area was part of the dominion of Carthage and later of Roman Spain. In the Middle Ages the Visigoths settled here, driven out by the Arabs, who ruled here until 1492.
After the fall of the Emirate of Granada, Almeria became part of the united kingdom of Spain. During the 16th and 17th centuries, this part of the country suffered from earthquakes, deforestation, and neglect. It was a poor agrarian province, with occasional Moorish rebellions.
In the mid-19th century, Almeria became a mining center. Silver, gold and lead were mined here.
Today, Almeria retains its status as an agricultural region. However, efficient greenhouse vegetable production throughout the province allows the export of a significant portion of the products.
A nice bonus of Almeria is the ever-warm sea. Its average annual temperature never drops below +18 ° C.
Long ago, when the Moors ruled the land, the port of Almeria was a bustling hub of trade and commerce. It was said that the Moors possessed a magical jewel, called the Aljibe, that brought them great prosperity and abundance. However, the jewel was also said to be cursed, and any who attempted to steal it would be struck down by a terrible curse.
One day, a group of pirates decided to raid the port of Almeria and steal the Aljibe for themselves. They snuck into the city under cover of night, and after a fierce battle, they managed to take the jewel and make their escape. However, as they fled, they were struck by the curse of the Aljibe. They were transformed into stone statues, frozen forever in their moment of victory.
The people of Almeria were heartbroken to see their beloved port destroyed and their traders turned to stone. They searched for a way to break the curse, and finally, a wise woman came forward with a plan. She told the people that if they could find a pure-hearted soul to touch the Aljibe, the curse would be broken.
Many years passed, and the stone statues remained in the port, a haunting reminder of the curse that had befallen them. But one day, a young girl, known for her kindness and purity of heart, stumbled upon the port and saw the statues. She felt a strange pull towards the Aljibe, and without hesitation, she touched it.
In that moment, the curse was broken, and the stone statues crumbled to dust. The people of Almeria rejoiced and celebrated, and from that day forward, the port flourished once more. The legend of the cursed Aljibe lived on, but it was also a reminder of the power of goodness and purity of heart to overcome even the darkest of curses.
