Kampaoh Los Escullos

Beach time, perhaps? Once you’ve spent some time on the sands at your local, Playa Los Escullos (20 minutes’ walk), you might like to set your sights a bit further afield with outings to places like La Isleta del Moro (five minutes’ drive) or Playa de Mónsul (20 minutes). The coast doesn’t all have to be about beaches, though – you can also take a walk through the natural coastal landscapes at Cabo de Gata Natural Park (15 minutes), join kayak outings with Kayak Cabo de Gata (half an hour) or explore life below the waves with Ecoágata scuba diving (20 minutes). Or how about an urban wander? Almería (40 minutes) is home to some excellent sights including the 10th-century Alcazaba, the cathedral, the Casa del Cine Almeria and the Archaeology Museum. There are also some great tapas bars to try and some unusual things to seek out, like the statue of John Lennon in Plaza de las Flores.