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MiniHollywood in Tabernas set for €20 million transformation into a year round destinationA five year plan will add a western themed hotel, expanded animal reserve, new attractions and events spaces to the Almería theme park The Western style theme park Oasys MiniHollywood in the Tabernas Desert is preparing for the biggest overhaul.. 25/03/2026

One of the city's most underrated tourist attractions: Reopening date set for Almería's fully renovated Civil War SheltersAlmería’s civil war shelters are due to reopen as a renovated tourist attraction by this summer The City Council of Almería is confident that the comprehensive renovation and museumisation works on the city’s historic.. 09/03/2026

These are the Mojácar beach activities you can get involved in this winterEnjoy walking, yoga and roller skating in Mojácar, Almería until May 2026   Mojácar Town Hall is offering a programme of free outdoor activities until May, giving residents and visitors the chance to stay active by the sea.. 20/02/2026

What's on in Águilas March 2026Free guided tours, jazz and classical concerts, plenty going on at the auditorium and fingers crossed for a start to the beach season as Águilas gears up for Easter In some ways the next couple of weeks marks a slight lull in the busy social and cultural..

March 29 El Bar Nuestro de Cada Día at the seafgront auditorium in ÁguilasA musical comedy at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena in Águilas In “El Bar Nuestro de Cada Día” Antonio Romera is the waiter at a bar where one of the regiulars, Malandro, has died and left money for his last wish to be fulfilled..

April 11 The Youth Orchestra of the Generalitat Valenciana in concert at the auditorium in AguilasEmerging music talent on display at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas A series of four concerts by youth orchestras from southern Spain is being held in Águilas between September 2025 and April 2026, the third..

April 26 The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Torrevieja in concert at the auditorium in AguilasEmerging music talent on display at the Auditorio Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas A series of four concerts by youth orchestras from southern Spain is being held in Águilas between September 2025 and April 2026, the last..

May 9 Jazz pianist Dayramir González in ÁguilasThe Jazz Amigos de la Cultura season continues at the Casino of Águilas The Jazz Amigos de la Cultura society is holding another of its hugely popular jazz events on Saturday 9th May at the Casino of Águilas, where the audience will be entertained..

Discover Spain's little-known olive spitting festival in AlmeríaThe tiny Andalucía town of Canjáyar has a fiesta each autumn based around its olives   Every autumn, around October or November, the otherwise unassuming rural hilltop village of Canjáyar in the province of Almería has a..

Where to shop in Almeria capitalShopping in Almería city – commercial centres, markets and areas for ‘compras’ Almería city in Andalucía has several things for tourists to do and try, including those who step off the cruise ships for a day trip...

Shane MacGowan and his strange obsession with SpainDiscover the hidden love the chaotic Pogues frontman had for Spanish poetry and history   The late, great Shane MacGowan of The Pogues will perhaps best be remembered as the defining voice of a generation of Irish people living outside their native..

Cable Inglés: What to do in Almería city if you only have one dayA walk along the Cable Inglés jetty is one of the most typical things to do in Almería capital city Compared with some other major Spanish cities, Almería provincial capital has relatively little to offer tourists and visitors in the..

John Lennon Almeria statue: Why is the Liverpool working class hero honoured in Spain?There is a famous statue of The Beatles’ John Lennon in this Andalucía city, but do you know why? You may have tried the delicious tapas the city of Almeria in Spain is famous for. You may have been to visit the rusting hulk ‘El Cable..

5 unique museums in the province of AlmeriaThe Andalucía province is home to several fascinating museums as well as archaeological sites Walking through a museum represents a journey through the history and culture of the region, and Almeria is not only rich in archaeological sites but also..