Almeria is a province in the south of Spain on the Mediterranean coast, famous for its dry, hot climate, rich nature and historical independence of the region. Therefore, the province is visited each year by thousands of foreign tourists who want to relax and have a good time. They also show their interest to the real estate of the region, because home for sale and rent in Almeria is a profitable financial investment and a good business.

The region has a lot of real estate presented in various price ranges - from small apartments on the secondary market to the new build mansions on the beach. If we talk about average prices of homes for sale and rent in Almeria, this resort region is turned out to have the most fair costs in the whole country.
 

Among the poorer layer of the population and foreigners the homes for sale and rent in Almeria are the most popular. It is a solid segment of the real estate market, the prices on which start from about 1 300 euros per square meter of new unfurnished apartments with the walking distance from the downtown. The average price per square meter of a furnished apartment in the houses of the elite and middle category is already 1800 euro.
 

If to talk about more respectable apartments with improved design and a large area, which are located in the new buildings in the first line from the sea, the price per square meter amounts up from 3 000 euros. Although this price includes not only expensive and comfortable furniture, but also the necessary home appliances.
 

Villas for sale in Almeria are also in demand. If we talk about houses of the average price category, the price per square meter ranges from 4000 euros. For luxury, fully furnished house on the sea cost it is usually higher - starting from 5 000 euros. The upper limit is not restricted.
 

Purchase of land in Almeria is possible, but this segment of the market is being sold up actively for the construction of residential and commercial properties. After a significant fall of prices in 2008, the prices of real estate in Almeria is growing much more slowly than in other regions of the country. However, analysts predict a significant increase of prices in the next 5-7 years. So investments in real estate here makes sense due to the current low prices and the opportunities that are available to foreign owners of property of 500 000 euro value according to the Spanish legislation:
 

• Residence permit;

• The Schengen visa;

• Advantageous mortgage lending.

You can get to Almeria – the capital city of the region – by a direct flight from Moscow or with transfers. During various times of the year - depending on the season - ticket price and number of flights varies, on average - 100 euros.

Also, there are flights to Madrid, Granada and Seville - from other cities of Russia. To get to Almeria from these cities can one can by bus or by train. The journey time will take about 2.5 hours (from Granada) to 6.5 hours (from Madrid).

Across the region runs a regular series of shuttle buses, that help people to move freely between the cities of the coast and inland. Routes and timetables are presented at each stop. A ticket for a single trip costs 0.95 euros and 6.7 euros for 10 rides.

In recent years, Almeria is developing rapidly as a tourist destination, offering a wide choice of entertainment for all tastes. The coast is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, the city is tempting with its nightlife, nature – with its beauty and historical sights. In particular, close to the Almeria there is an area where the most of the popular Spaghetti-westerns of the last century were filmed. Today the area is transformed into an amusement park where you can go with children.

Almeria and other major cities in the region have a lot of nightclubs and bars with live music. They are usually open till 3-4 in the morning, which makes it possible to fully enjoy the nightlife.

One of the most popular and well-known events in the region is the Festival of the Virgin Mary, which is held in August and lasts 10 days. In this period a lot of foreigners and Spaniards come together from other regions. During the ten days on the streets there are a lot of performing artists, loud music, song and dance contests, and other numerous attractions and roundabouts.

Another important festival, which also attracts the attention of many tourists is Samantha Santa. It falls on the Holy Week before Easter, and includes plenty of religious performances.

In general, Almeria is a very charming and picturesque region with a simple, but quite original cuisine. The average price per meal here is about 12-15 euros, which is quite affordable even for our country. So it’s not surprising that the apartments for sale and rent in Almeria are in such a demand – moving to this Mediterranean paradise is a dream of many!