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Researched Updated Oct 28, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Almería, Province of Almería, Andalusia, Spain 6 7
Population
205,468 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the municipal padrón total from the national statistics institute. The English Wikipedia infobox still shows 201,946 for the 2024 census. 5 6
Internet Speed
Average 150-300 Mbps (Fiber optic is widespread; Movistar and Digi offer reliable high speeds)
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; cash is still used in smaller venues and markets. ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). 1 4
Tap Water
Safe to drink. The Spain travel guide says tap water is safe, and that some southern supplies are desalinated and can taste more mineral. Locals in those areas often choose bottled water because it tastes better. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop and bring photo ID for registration. Orange Prepago 10 is €10 for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra 20 GB, 15 GB of EU roaming, physical SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is €10 for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is €15 for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut and N26 are most popular for nomads; local accounts available at Banco Santander for residents.
Accommodation
Fotocasa asking rent in October 2026 was about 9 €/m² in the city and in Centro, 10 €/m² in Ciudad Jardín-Tagarete-El Zapillo, and 11 €/m² in Nueva Almería. A 60 m² flat at those rates is about €540, €600 or €660 a month. 9
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted almost everywhere except very small Chiringuitos.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, and Idealista (for 1-6 month 'alquiler de temporada').
Budget Accommodation
Hostal Maribel (approx. €45/night) or Albergue Inturjoven Almería (€20-€30/night).
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Centro Histórico (near the Cathedral) and Paseo de Almería for shopping and sights. 7
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Zapillo (beachfront, vibrant, good cafes) or Ciudad Jardín (quieter, residential, near the center).

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
WorkandLife (Calle Aguilar de Campoo) - €15/day, €150/month. Professional environment with high-speed fiber.
Best Cafe for Work
Classic Coffee & Bakery (Paseo de Almería) - Good WiFi, laptop-friendly tables, and excellent pastries.
Networking Events
Almería Tech Meetups (often held at the University) and 'Expats in Almeria' Facebook group social mixers.
Social Events for Expats
Intercambio language exchanges at Pub La Caverna on Tuesday nights.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
PideTaxi (local app) and Uber (limited availability).
Bike/Scooter Rental
Almería en Bici (Municipal bike sharing) and private rentals like BiciSol (€15/day).
Best Beach Nearby
Playa del Zapillo (City beach) and Playa de los Genoveses (Cabo de Gata, 45 mins away).
Top Regional Airline
On the current Aena schedule, Air Nostrum flies to Melilla, Palma de Mallorca and Sevilla. Iberia flies to Madrid. Vueling flies to Barcelona. 11
Top International Airline
easyJet flies to London Gatwick, Liverpool and London Southend. TUI fly Belgium flies to Brussels. Wizz Air Malta flies to Bucharest. Ryanair and Dublin are not on this schedule. 11
Highway Access
A-7 (Autovía del Mediterráneo) connecting to Málaga and Murcia. 7
Main Train/Transit Hub
Estación de Almería (Intermodal station for both trains and buses). 7
Public Transport Passes
A SURBUS cash single is €1.05. The ordinary 10-trip Bonobús is €4.45, with a free transfer within one hour onto a different line. The ordinary monthly unlimited card is €19.55. Buy them at the SURBUS kiosk on Avenida Federico García Lorca, with a €3 deposit. 8
Regional Travel
ALSA Bus is the most efficient way to reach Granada (2h) or Málaga (3h).

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Torrecárdenas is the public general hospital, opened in 1983. Hospital HLA Mediterráneo is a private hospital, with 86 beds on the city article, and it also takes social-security patients. 12
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Sadhana Yoga Almería (Calle de la Reina) - Various styles, approx. €40/month for weekly classes.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Eggo Fitness (Centro Comercial Oliveros) - Approx. €35/month.
Laundry Services
Lavandería Autoservicio Speed Queen (Calle de los Reyes Católicos) - €5 per large load.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Just Eat are the market leaders.
Best Local Dish to Try
Gurullos con conejo (pasta pebbles with rabbit) and free Tapa with every drink (try Cherigan).
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Restaurante El Alquimista - Creative vegetarian-friendly tapas and mains.
Best Dessert Spots
Confitería La Dulce Alianza (since 1888) - Famous for 'glaseados'.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado Central, the central market in the city centre. 7
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es and El Corte Inglés online.
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona and Carrefour offer reliable delivery for a €7 fee.
Bar/Nightlife Area
The area locals call cuatro calles, in the centre just under the cathedral plaza. The travel guide says a litre of beer can cost as little as €2, depending on the day. 7
Local Brewery
Cervezas Origen (Handcrafted local Almerian beer).
Wine Bars
Vinatería La Cava (Calle Artés de Arcos) - Extensive Andalusian wine list.
Street Food Stalls
Kiosko Amalia (Plaza Manuel Pérez García) - Famous for 'Americano' coffee and quick snacks.
Popular International Cuisine
Naan (Indian) and Sakura (Japanese/Sushi) in the city center.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Alcazaba of Almería (Massive Moorish fortress) - Entrance €1.50 (Free for EU citizens). 7
Museums & Art Venues
Museo de Almería (Archeology) and Centro Andaluz de la Fotografía.
Historical Sites
Catedral de Almería (Fortress-cathedral) and Los Refugios de la Guerra Civil (Civil War tunnels).
Religious Sites
Iglesia de San Juan Evangelista (Built on site of former Great Mosque).
Annual Events
Feria de Almería (August) and Semana Santa (Holy Week).
Cultural Districts
Barrio de la Chanca (Colorful hillside houses and caves).
Theater Venues
Teatro Cervantes and Auditorio Maestro Padilla.
Local Markets
Mercadillo de los Ángeles (Sundays) - Bargain clothes and household goods.
Music Scene
Clasijazz (World-class jazz club and cultural association).
Street Art
Urban art murals around the Pescadería and La Chanca districts.
Cooking Classes
Tu Chef Talleres Cocina (Specific workshops on Spanish rice and tapas).
Art Galleries
Galería de Arte Trino Tortosa.
Historic Buildings
Casa de las Mariposas (Plaza del Educador).
Local Heritage
The Indalo Man (prehistoric symbol found in Almería, seen everywhere as a lucky charm).

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park (Volcanic landscapes and pristine coves). 7
National Parks Nearby
Sierra Nevada National Park (Almería side offers high-altitude hiking).
Cycling/Walking Paths
Paseo Marítimo (6km coastal path for walking and biking).
Scenic Viewpoints
Cerro de San Cristóbal (Best panoramic view of the city and fortress).
Birdwatching Locations
Las Salinas de Cabo de Gata (Home to thousands of pink flamingos).
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Prohibited in most areas; only allowed during 'Noche de San Juan' (June 23) on city beaches.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Main post office in Plaza San Pedro), SEUR, and MRW.
Tech Repair Services
PC Coste Almería (Calle Granada) for laptop and hardware repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
C.T.M. Almería (Club de Tenis de Mesa) at the Pabellón Rafael Florido.
Language Classes
London Institute or Almería Spanish School (Calle Real) - Intensive courses around €180/week.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Central José María Artero (Modern, excellent WiFi, dedicated study pods).
Community Centers
Centro Vecinal Casco Histórico.
Gaming Lounges
Overclock Almería (Gaming PC rentals and tournaments).
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino de Almería (Historic building on Paseo de Almería).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
About 1,717 €/m² in Centro in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices for all flat sizes, not split by bedrooms. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €68,680. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 757 €/m² in La Chanca-Pescadería in the same October 2026 Fotocasa index, the lowest district figure and still inside the city. A 40 m² flat at that rate is about €30,280. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 1,717 €/m² in Centro in October 2026 (Fotocasa, all flat sizes). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €103,020. The index is not split by number of bedrooms. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 757 €/m² in La Chanca-Pescadería in October 2026 (Fotocasa). A 60 m² flat at that rate is about €45,420. The index is not split by number of bedrooms. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About 1,717 €/m² in Centro in October 2026 (Fotocasa, all flat sizes). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €137,360. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About 757 €/m² in La Chanca-Pescadería in October 2026 (Fotocasa). An 80 m² flat at that rate is about €60,560. 10
Corporate Tax
The general corporation tax rate is 25%. Newly created companies pay 15% in the first tax period in which they make a profit and in the following period. That 15% rate does not apply to equity companies or to new companies that belong to a group. 14
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000, 27% to €300,000, and 30% above that. Dividends paid to a non-resident are withheld at 19% before any treaty rate. 13
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. The Spain tax profile treats residence as 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 13
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The 2026 national withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Combined marginal income-tax rates vary by autonomous community; the Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54% in the highest-tax regions. 13
VAT
21% standard VAT (IVA). A 10% reduced rate covers some food, new homes and tickets to live culture. A 4% super-reduced rate covers bread, milk, books and medicines. 15
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Spanish residents are taxed on a foreign company when they hold over 50% and the foreign corporate tax is under 75% of the tax that would be payable in Spain. 16
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the city sets the rate. A current Almería percentage was not on the national summary. There is also a local tax on the rise in urban land value when a property is sold. 15
Property Transaction Tax
In Andalusia, a resale from a private seller pays transfer tax at 7% (since 28 April 2021). A home you will live in, worth no more than €150,000, is 6%. A new home bought from a developer is charged VAT at 10%, not transfer tax. 20 15
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports get Schengen short stays of up to 90 days in any 180; longer stays need a national visa or residence route. Spain has an international telework visa for non-EU remote workers. Qualifying newcomers can separately opt into the impatriate regime on form 149: employment-income withholding is 24% up to €600,000 and 47% above that, for the year of the move and the next five tax years. 18 17 21

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB euro reference rates, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 days, SIM or eSIMOfficial
  3. Movistar prepago, Plus 10 euros and Premium 15 euros, identity requiredOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Spain, plugs, tap water, card checksSecondary
  5. INE municipal population, Almería 205,468 on 1 January 2025Official
  6. English Wikipedia, Almería in Andalusia, 201,946 in the 2024 census infoboxReference
  7. Wikivoyage Almería, station, A-7, Alcazaba, Cabo de Gata, market, barsSecondary
  8. SURBUS fares, single 1.05 euros, 10 trips 4.45 euros, monthly 19.55 eurosOfficial
  9. Fotocasa asking rents, Almería capital, October 2026Index
  10. Fotocasa sale prices, Almería capital, October 2026Index
  11. Aena Almería airlines on the current scheduleOfficial
  12. Spanish Wikipedia, Torrecárdenas and HLA MediterráneoReference
  13. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  14. PwC Spain corporation tax, 25 percent and 15 percent for new companiesSecondary
  15. PwC Spain VAT 21, 10 and 4 percent, and local property taxSecondary
  16. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  17. AEAT impatriate regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 eurosOfficial
  18. UK FCDO, Schengen 90 days in any 180Official
  19. Hacienda 2026 regional tax report, Andalusia income-tax top 22.5 percentOfficial
  20. Andalusia transfer tax, 7 percent general and 6 percent for a homeOfficial
  21. Spanish consulate international telework visa; reused from Spain country prepOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,750 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €105,000) About 1,717 €/m² in Centro in October 2026 (Fotocasa, all flat sizes). A 60 m² flat at…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,100 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €66,000) About 757 €/m² in La Chanca-Pescadería in October 2026 (Fotocasa). A 60 m² flat at that…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,600 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €128,000) About 1,717 €/m² in Centro in October 2026 (Fotocasa, all flat sizes). An 80 m² flat at…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €80,000) About 757 €/m² in La Chanca-Pescadería in October 2026 (Fotocasa). An 80 m² flat at that…
    • Accommodation Mix of modern apartments and traditional flats. Average 1-bedroom rent: €550 - €750/month. Fotocasa asking rent in October 2026 was about 9 €/m² in the city and in Centro, 10 €/m²…
    22 more changes
    • Affordable Shopping Spots Mercado Central de Almería (Fresh local produce, fish, and meats at wholesale prices). Mercado Central, the central market in the city centre.
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Beckham Law) allows a flat 24% tax rate on Spanish-sourced… Many passports get Schengen short stays of up to 90 days in any 180; longer stays need a…
    • Bar/Nightlife Area Calle Jovellanos and the 'Cuatro Calles' area in the historic center. The area locals call cuatro calles, in the centre just under the cathedral plaza. The…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas (Public) and Hospital Mediterráneo (Private). Hospital Torrecárdenas is the public general hospital, opened in 1983. Hospital HLA…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict Spanish transparency rules apply to income from low-tax jurisdictions. Yes. Spanish residents are taxed on a foreign company when they hold over 50% and the…
    • Corporate Tax 25% (Standard rate in Spain; 15% for new companies for the first two years of profit). The general corporation tax rate is 25%. Newly created companies pay 15% in the first tax…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA, Santander. Euro (EUR, €). Cards are widely accepted; cash is still used in smaller venues and…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% to 26% for residents; 19% for EU/EEA residents. Dividends are savings income: 19% on the first €6,000, 21% to €50,000, 23% to €200,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket Approximately 47% (varies slightly by autonomous community; Andalusia has seen recent… The 2026 national withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Combined…
    • Population Approximately 201,000 205,468 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the municipal padrón total from the national…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C and F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - Annual tax based on cadastral value, approx. 0.4%… IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the city sets the rate. A…
    • Property Transaction Tax ITP (Resale) is 7% in Andalusia; VAT (New build) is 10%. In Andalusia, a resale from a private seller pays transfer tax at 7% (since 28 April…
    • Public Transport Passes Surbus 'Bonobús' card (€7.40 for 10 trips effectively reducing fare to €0.74 per ride). A SURBUS cash single is €1.05. The ordinary 10-trip Bonobús is €4.45, with a free transfer…
    • SIM Card Orange, Vodafone, and Movistar. Prepaid 50GB plans start around €15-€20. Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop and bring photo ID for registration…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €76,000) About 1,717 €/m² in Centro in October 2026, from Fotocasa asking prices for all flat…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €48,000) About 757 €/m² in La Chanca-Pescadería in the same October 2026 Fotocasa index, the lowest…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink, but high mineral content (hard water); most locals prefer bottled or… Safe to drink. The Spain travel guide says tap water is safe, and that some southern…
    • Tax System Worldwide income basis for residents (living in Spain >183 days/year). Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Top International Airline Ryanair and Vueling (Direct flights to London, Brussels, and Dublin). easyJet flies to London Gatwick, Liverpool and London Southend. TUI fly Belgium flies to…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Nostrum (Iberia Regional) connecting to Madrid and Melilla. On the current Aena schedule, Air Nostrum flies to Melilla, Palma de Mallorca and Sevilla…
    • VAT 21% (Standard IVA). 21% standard VAT (IVA). A 10% reduced rate covers some food, new homes and tickets to live…

    fix pass. Currency & Banking now follows the country cash/card summary and exact exchange rate; SIM Card uses general photo ID rather than Spanish-only documents; Highest Income Tax Bracket uses the shared national withholding guideline and high-region effective top; Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads distinguishes longer-stay routes, the non-EU telework visa and the optional tax regime. Best Area to Stay for Tourists and unsupported venue prices, addresses and opening times are explicitly listed under Not verified. Provenance updated for this pass (en.wikivoyage.org, orange.es, taxsummaries.pwc.com, gov.uk, sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es)

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