The hottest and sunniest climate in Spain awaits you on the Costa de Almeria as the mountains of the Sierra Nevada block the hot wind from Africa. A Costa of contrasts, it has family resorts like Roquetas de Mar and quaint coastal villages like San Jose in the Cabo de Gato natural park. The main airports are Almeria in the north and Malaga to the south both now having regular flights from low cost airlines and tour operators, meaning even more choices for holidays in Costa de Almeria and also long weekend or short beach breaks. Visit the stunning hilltop town of Mojacar, much loved by artists. Almeria city itself, easy to walk through, only yards from the central avenue with it's palm trees and fountains is the old quarter with it's sleepy charm and tapas bars. Almerimar with it's marinas, beaches and golf courses is one of the few areas on the Costas you may still be served free tapas with your drinks! Compared to other resorts Costa de Almeria is still one of the cheapest areas for drinks and eating out on the coast of Spain.