Paseo de Almeria (Puerta de Purchena)

Almería, Spain

The best place for reasonably priced restaurants and bars.

Places in Paseo de Almeria (Puerta de Purchena)

Casa Pluga Established in 1870, the oldest typical Spanish taberna in Almería, specialising in anchovies and prawns with local wine from sierra de la Contraviesa.
Taberna Nuestra Tierra Arguably the best tapas bar in Almería, popular among locals and tourists, offering free tapas with drink orders.
La Charka A classic bar in central Almería where a variety of grilled tapas are served with wine or beer.
Paseo de Almeria tapas bars Ordering a drink often comes with a complimentary tapa, one of the absolute best things to do in Almería.

Best time to visit: March to June and September to November offer comfortable weather, avoiding the intense summer heat of the desert climate.
Getting around: Almería's city centre, including the fortress and Paseo de Almeria, is walkable; the Tabernas desert and Cabo de Gata require a car.
Currency: Euro (€)
Language: Spanish. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Almería's famous tapas culture continues thriving, with ordering a drink often coming with a complimentary tapa or the chance to choose one from an extensive menu, with the Puerta de Purchena end of Paseo de Almeria remaining the best place for reasonably priced restaurants and bars.

Alcazaba fortress quarter — Home to Europe's largest Moorish fortress after the Alhambra.
Cabo de Gata area — Home to sunset views along the natural park coastline.