Watch out! There's a "Coach Trip" about! Costa Almeria Tours take out Brendan Sheerin and his gang of contestants to the Almeria Alpujarras. Coming soon on E4. Shhhhhh..."Secret Spain"

 Watch out! There's a "Coach Trip" about! Costa Almeria Tours take out Brendan Sheerin and his gang of contestants to the Almeria Alpujarras. Coming soon on E4. Shhhhhh..."Secret Spain"

Costa Almeria Tours joins the greatest Tour Guide ever! Brendan Sheerin and E4 begin the trip again tomorrow Monday, 16th January, Look out for us on 19th February as the series continues 5 days a week at our Secret Spain bodega in the Alpujarras in Padules, Almeria. Thanks all of you guys in the team and Manolo and Enriquecita at the bodega, we had a special day with you all!

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Who needs Rio?

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Who needs Rio... ? When we have one of the best carnival extravaganzas in Europe on our doorstep in Aguilas.

Costa Almeria Tours Aguilas Carnival Trip - February 13th, 2016


Special thanks to Keith Hancock, one of our very special guests on the night for the great photos.

Oh what a night that was! Now taking reservations for 2017 - no deposit necessary.

We will transport you to the delights of Aguilas Carnival - not to be missed. Please see our other tours booking now below, with transport from where you are (Mojacar and surrounding areas.)

Night Star constellations, the night sky in Almeria revealed with hug telescopes to open up the universe, Sunday, March 6th, plus dinner in a mountain top cortijo, special treat for Mother's Day or just because you fancy it!

The most spectacular Semana Santa Easter Processions in Lorca, booking for 2016 and 2017, front seats only with full dinner and transport

And so much more - do not forget to check our website for all tours booking now:

 www.costaalmeriatours.com

Underground in Almeria City

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The Civil War refuges built for the people of Almeria, as Franco's forces attacked a defenceless civil population with the help of the Hitler's German forces, was little known to us and other visitors until today. Join us to discover the truth of Spain's forgotten city in Franco's times and beyond.

A specialist mining architect gave his time (as did every individual in the city who could help to build the shelter in any spare moment), to hide away the terrified Almerian's who had no defences against the bombing from both land and sea - this was a race against time.

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Keith and Artemis imagined how it must have felt to have no lighting at all - pitch black as the bombs were dropped and everyone sat on stone benches at each side of the shelter. "I would have felt afraid just because of the dark", admitted Artemis as the stories unfolded of the times in the shelter. It was forbidden to talk of religion or politics in case a fight broke out, which could have resulted in unbridled chaos within the tension of the tunnels.

Out day trip to Almeria City reveals those secrets, including a visit to the war refuges, with a hope that the atrocities will never repeated again along these shores. Then we can celebrate the freedom we can now experience. 

A 70th year birthday party for Fergus, who loves the history of the area and following the refuges experience with the Almeria City tour yesterday. He now celebrates his landmark birthday in the unparalleled Casa Puga, with tapas galore (more than 150 years old - not the tapas, Casa Puga!).

Not to be missed!

OUR DAY BEGINS AT THE OLD CENTRAL FOOD MARKET FULL OF LOCAL AND SEASONAL GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTSThe central food market in Almeria is a sensation - newly renovated, it still retains its original flavour. Any delicacies you wish for can be found here. F…

OUR DAY BEGINS AT THE OLD CENTRAL FOOD MARKET FULL OF LOCAL AND SEASONAL GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS

The central food market in Almeria is a sensation - newly renovated, it still retains its original flavour. Any delicacies you wish for can be found here. From local olive oil, embutidos, the freshest of seasonal produce and cheese and pickles to blow the taste buds.

 

Walking to the top of Almeria at the Alcazaba 

Walking to the top of Almeria at the Alcazaba

 

A gentle slope upwards over a little time offers 360 views of the city when you reach the top. We at Costa Almeria Tours will take you there. Worth the effort and second only to the Alhambra in Granada and designed by the same architect in its recent history.

Booking now for a date of your choice, on request. Go where you want to go...just click on the link to find out more...

Also booking now with Costa Almeria Tours - Aguilas Carnival, Saturday, February 13th

Wild Dolphin watching - 19th February

Night Star constellations, the night sky in Almeria revealed with hug telescopes to open up the universe, Sunday, March 6th, plus dinner in a mountain top cortijo, special treat for Mother's Day or just because you fancy it!

The most spectacular Semana Santa Easter Processions in Lorca, booking for 2016 and 2017, front seats only with full dinner and transport

And so much more - do not forget to check our website for all tours booking now:

 www.costaalmeriatours.com

 

Happy New Almeria Year 2016!

View from our room for New Year's Eve Dinner

View from our room for New Year's Eve Dinner

New Year's Eve in Secret Spain location!

Lesley and blood drinking Geoffrey

Lesley and blood drinking Geoffrey

December 31st 2015

No-one does it quite like Costa Almeria Tours, especially on a fiesta night - Noche Vieja, New Year's Eve, 7-course dinner, copious amounts of wine, cava and grapes in a Spanish run "Secret Spain" fishing village location in Cabo de Gata and  our own rooms to collapse into following the nights revels of family flamenco and guitar - Oh what a night and then we took you home too. Just the seven rooms available and boy did this sell out fast. Thanks to our fab guests, Clive and Ann, Dwight (TT) Beare, the beautiful Tash, Jan, John and James, to besties Geoff and Lesley and mates Rog and Dude, couldn't have made it into the wee hours without you. We love you Don Antonio and Dona Antonia and all our mates at La Isleta del Moro for making it happen! Here's to the best 2016 ever!

Dwight and Tash after the 12 grapes episode