TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: COSTA ALMERIA SPAIN

HISTORY

Costa Almería has centuries of history that is certainly evident in the structures that you will see around town. One such sight to witness is the Arab citadel that watches over the entire city. Almeria´s history is not just contributed by the Moorish occupation. This place also holds numerous archaeological indications of the various ancient cultures, including the Tartessos, Phoenicians, Romans, and Visigoths, who were drawn to its shores due to its natural beauty and useful maritime geographic location, even before the Arabs came.

During the first half of the 10 th century, Cordoba caliph Abd ar-Rahman founded the Alcazaba of Almeria . Being the huge Islamic defense force that it is, the Alcazaba dominated the city during the ancient times. In the midst of the fortress is the Segundo Recinto, while at the east end is the Ermita de San Juan chapel which was originally a mosque and later on converted by the Catholic Monarchs in 1489. The Cathedral contains various art reserves, as well as a tabernacle dating from the 18th century and designed by Ventura Rodriguez. Up to the present day, this edifice still stands as a reminder of Almeria's glory days, when it was the chief seaport of the Cordoba caliphate. Costa Almeria grew wealthy on commercial trade of textile, particularly with silk that were woven from the silkworms of the Alpujarras.

In 1522, Almeria was distressed by a seismic activity. Reconstruction and recovery did not arrive in Almeria s favor until the 19th century.

With its interesting medieval architecture, Almeria s old town is a delight to stroll through, with its tranquil squares, archways and colonnades. The city also has a fascinating archaeological museum and unique cave dwellings in the hillside above the old gypsy quarter.

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