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Almería City & Around
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Notwithstanding its poetic Arabic name (al-mariyat means “mirror of the sea”), this town has lost much of its appeal due to modern development. Still, it does have a most impressive 10th-century Alcazaba, one of the most massive of the extant Moorish fortresses, and an engaging old quarter that still seems North African in essence.
Practical Information
Alcazaba: C/Almanzor Open Apr–Oct: 9am– 8:30pm Tue–Sun; Nov–Mar: 9am–6:30pm Tue–Sun; Adm
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