The province enjoys a dry climate and very mild winters. Almería, the capital city of the province, is officially recognized as Europe's sunniest city with an average of over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. Perhaps partly because of its climate the province of Almería is able to offer the visitor or resident a full range of leisure activities such as golf, tennis, horse riding, walking, scuba diving and windsurfing that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Despite growing in popularity the province of Almería is still a quiet area that is not overdeveloped. It continues to retain its Spanish essence and is an area that is fiercely proud of its social and historic heritage, making Almería a wonderful place to explore.

Some 90 kilometres from the city of Almería is the enchanting town of Mojácar. This town is divided in to two parts, Mojácar pueblo, which is the old town, and Mojácar playa, the more recent development of the beach area of Mojácar. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque towns along the Andalucían coastline.

The old town of Mojácar shimmers from the distance and the distinct Moorish influence is apparent. In 1488 the town was taken by the Christians and the Moors were later expelled, though still to this day Mojácar re-enacts this battle between the Moors and Christians in a weekend-long fiesta every year.

Like many other towns in South-Eastern Spain Mojácar fell to ruin in the 1960s as much of its population immigrated to the wealthier Northern provinces. However, the mayor attracted new residents by promising free land to anyone who pledged to build and Mojácar became a thriving art colony.

The old town is a Moorish village with twisting cobbled streets, old arches and domed houses cascading down the hilltop and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Below is Mojácar playa, which boasts 17 kilometres of unspoilt beaches and three European flags for cleanliness.

Mojácar has a full range of services including schools, doctors, supermarkets, shops and restaurants, and is very close to several golf courses in the area. Despite a steady growth in tourism the awesome backdrop of the mountains and the beauty of the beach remain due to a two-storey building restriction along the playa.

A short drive away from Mojácar is the mountainous coastline Cabo de Gata, a state protected nature reserve. This is well worth visiting for its quiet, beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters set against the dramatic backdrop of the mountains.