Mar
17
10:00 AM10:00

Saint Patrick's Day in Lorca Monday 17th March

Yes, curious as it may seem, 'tis true, me little leprachaun'. In a remote corner of Spain in Lorca, Murcia, St Patrick's Day is celebrated with relish, dancing and the raising of both the Spanish and Irish flags in honour of a battle won on 17th March , 1452. Since then the ties were knotted. The Lorcans named their most important church, San Patricio in honour of this especially lucky day for them. A special day, mixed with Spanish and Irish honour and a few Guinesses thrown in! Secret Spain trip exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours. See our tour page for more information here

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Lorca Semana Santa Easter Processions - April 17th & April 18th - 2025
Apr
17
to Apr 18

Lorca Semana Santa Easter Processions - April 17th & April 18th - 2025

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The thunderous horses at seven-a-breast electrify the spectators...

The thunderous horses at eight-a-breast electrify the spectators...

PLEASE BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

PROVISIONAL LIST OPEN FOR 2025 - DEPOSITS REQUIRED IN NOVEMBER 2024

Guided Tour of the spectacular Lorca Semana Santa Easter Parades on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, 2025, April 17th and 18th. Your ticket is for one or these nights only. Tickets must be reserved in advance for the night of a lifetime in our front row seats exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours. Both irreverent and reverent, you will never experience anything like it again - Roman Chariots, horse parades, a friendly rivalry between the blue and white "pasos" or brotherhoods, the unparalled embroidered cloaks and heraldry; garlanded floats with religious idols devotedly carried and a mass of colour and verve. Don't be disappointed, book before is too late. (Please reserve early as we always sell out quickly.) 

PLEASE  NOTE: We are taking provisional bookings now for 2025. Deposits of 55 euros per person for the seat reservations are due at the beginning of November, or on reservation. Please contact me if you wish to see this amazing procession.

Full info can be found on our webpage: 

http://www.costaalmeriatours.com/lorca-easter-parade/

Call Jackie on (0034) 646760389; email on info@costaalmeriatours.com

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Gourmet Christmas Shopping Day in Almeria City (special day for those Hispanophiles who like to lunch!)
Dec
17
9:00 AM09:00

Gourmet Christmas Shopping Day in Almeria City (special day for those Hispanophiles who like to lunch!)

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So, it is upon us - the so looked forward to, "Goodwill" season of spend, spend, spend on a load of trash. But those of us, who dislike buying "things" which nobody wants, but instead believe food and drink gifts to be the ultimate in cool, Costa Almeria Tours is with you.

We are offering a gourmet delight of food shopping with a little lunch and a view of the the Almeria Christmas lights in in our "Secret Spain" Tour in the historic city centre (no shopping malls for you, nor branded stores - we Hispanophiles love the traditional Spain with beatiful cigar shops, hats, hams and shoes.) We will transport you from your door (within reason), we bring the cold boxes with ice for your purchases and follow you around like personal shoppers (and collect your bags and return them to the car). We will also bring you home, following the eating and drinking, shopping fest, so no driving necessary at all...Shhhh, Secret Spain…

Lunch at the market with fresh food bought from the fish or meat market. Food market first. All inclusive, 98 euros per person (48 euros if you just want a ride and no lunch or drinks, etc). Transport, local advice and translation topped off with nibbles, lunch with wine or beer! Happy Christmas gastronomers, this is the only way to escape the Christmas tinsel and tat and the Andalusians know just how to do it! AND you will be able to buy all the fresh desireable goodies for your Christmas table - Feliz Navidad!

Just email Jackie with your reservations or any questions at info@costaalmeriatours.com or call anytime on (0034) 646 760 389

Bah humbug - yes! We'll eat them, thanks.

VIVA ALMERIA!

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May
21
8:00 AM08:00

La Alhambra, Granada Guided Day Trip with transport from Almeria province

LA ALHAMBRA PALACES AND GENERALIFE - GRANADA

Considered to be the eighth wonder of the world - and no wonder. We will transport you there from where you are staying and make sure your visit is hassle free. Not a coach party for us, we make this an exclusive and personal journey just for you as our maximum party size is 6 people for a private tour, although we can organise a small coach if you prefer. We take reservations from one person upwards. Breakfast and lunch included. Please see our full information and prices here

OTHER DATES AVAILABLE with advance booking ON REQUEST.

Please also be aware that the Nasrid Palaces need to be booked sometime in advance for a suitable time slot (in the summer months, sometimes up to eight weeks in advance) 

We offer this trip on request from Mojacar and all surrounding areas and are also available to take private tours from cruise ships docking at Almeria port for shore excursions and also from Roquetas de Mar.

Prices start at 248 euros per person with transport.

We will transport you from where you are in the province, whether in the capital city, at the port, airport or near the holiday resorts of Mojacar and Roquetas de Mar.

 No hidden extras.

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Almeria City Gourmet Eating, Drinking Day & Almeria City Historic Highlights (special day for those Hispanophiles who like to lunch!)
Apr
26
9:00 AM09:00

Almeria City Gourmet Eating, Drinking Day & Almeria City Historic Highlights (special day for those Hispanophiles who like to lunch!)

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ANY DATE OF YOUR CHOICE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY - PLEASE REQUEST YOUR DATE

We are offering a gourmet delight of food shopping with a little lunch and a view of the the Almeria historic city centre (no shopping malls for you, nor branded stores - we Hispanophiles love the traditional Spain with beautiful cigar shops, hats, hams and shoes.) We will transport you from your door (within reason), we bring the cold boxes with ice for your purchases and follow you around like personal shoppers (and collect your bags and return them to the car). We will also bring you home, following the eating and drinking, shopping and sightseeing fest, so no driving necessary at all… for you.

Breakfast and lunch at the market with fresh food bought from the fish or meat market.  We can tailor make your day according to your wishes. All inclusive tour, 138 euros per person. Transport, local advice, all the highlights of the historic centre topped off with nibbles, lunch with wine or beer (or soft drinks!)

Just email Jackie with your reservations or any questions at info@costaalmeriatours.com or call anytime on (0034) 646 760 389

VIVA ALMERIA!

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Dolphin and whale spotting Costa Almeria Tours
Apr
19
7:30 AM07:30

Dolphin and whale spotting Costa Almeria Tours

ON ANY DATE OF YOUR CHOICE IF RESERVED IN ADVANCE - PLEASE REQUEST - Transport included from your home. A boat trip unlike any other, five hours with marine experts on the look-out for local dolphin pods and whale species (including the pilot whale). Breakfast on board - the boat takes a maximum 8 people. Secret Spain trip, exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours. Transport from where you are around 07.30 to the marina and you should be home by 16.00. A treat for all wildlife lovers and all the family. For full information, please see our Tour page here.

Booking now for January through to December - ANY DATE OF YOUR CHOICE, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED.

Call Jackie on 0034 646760389 for full details.

info@costaalmeriatours.com

www.costaalmeriatours.com

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Cabo de Gata Day trip Costa Almeria Tours
Apr
18
9:30 AM09:30

Cabo de Gata Day trip Costa Almeria Tours

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GUIDED TOUR - DAY TRIP (January to December)

On request - ANY DATE of your choice - subject to availability, just let us know in advance which dates work for you - we will try to oblige.

Small group or private tour of the stunning and picturesque Cabo de Gata protected natural park area, wetlands, flamingos, bird hides and stunning scenery across land and sea including breakfast, as well as lunch, wine and beer, at a "SECRET SPAIN" special fishing village restaurant location, Almeria.

ON REQUEST - (Any day of your choice - subject to availability - also offered as private shore excursion from cruise ships docking in Almeria port)

SECRET SPAIN will show you Almeria’s incredible sights, tastes and the stunning natural beauty of the area, travelling through the treasured protected site of the natural park area of Cabo de Gata, including a traditional paella lunch in the waterside restaurant in a tiny fishing village. Visit the bird hides, museum and stunning heights of the Mirador at Las Sirenas with breath taking views out to sea. The area has been recently visited by a New York Times travel writer who claimed that the beaches in Cabo de Gata were some of the most beautiful in Europe he had ever visited.

Optional extras - one-and-a-half hour boat trip around the coves and reefs of Cabo de Gata (additional 40 euros per person - summer months only, ON REQUEST, required to book in advance). OR kayaking (additional 45 euros per person for 3 hour tour).

Full day trip including all inclusive restaurant four course lunch (including wine, beer, water and coffee), transport, entrances and British guide (with fluent Spanish) - FROM €128 (Euro) per person.

A 50 euro oer person deposit is required on reservation for this tour. Pick-up points from Sorbas, Los Gallardos, Mojacar, Turre, Vera, Almeria City and cruise ships for shore excursion at the port or FROM WHERE YOU ARE from around 9.00 in the morning and return at around 17.00. Please ask if you are out of the area, we will try to oblige.

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Dec
31
to Jan 1

New Year's Eve Dinner/overnight stay in Secret Spain location/ transport from your door/ breakfast & lunch - Secret Spain - Cabo de Gata

New Year's Eve Dinner and one night stay in beautiful "Secret Spain" fishing village, including door-to-door transport from local areas, plus breakfast on New Year's Day, all inclusive, with wine, beer and all refreshments - Cabo de Gata

STOP PRESS: The hotel only has 10 rooms, so finite accommodation - please reserve early to avoid disappointment.

NOT TO BE MISSED - We offer our exclusive New Year's Eve Spanish extravaganza - a night never to be forgotten. Seven course New Year's Eve menu with all wine and beer, a double room for the night, breakfast and lunch the following day in one of Almeria's hidden gems - a tiny fishing village, unspoilt by the tourist trap. Stay up all night with the family following dinner as true flamenco begins and experience real Spain with Costa Almeria Tours "Secret Spain" New Year's Eve.

SECRET SPAIN will show you Almeria’s incredible sights, tastes and the stunning natural beauty of the area for New Year's Eve, in the treasured protected locations in the Cabo de Gata natural park area, including a gastronomic restaurant lunch at a beautiful and serene fishing village - a secret spot mostly unknown to tourists.
Your New Year's Eve will be spent within a family restaurant with stunning views out to sea and your bed is just up the stairs. 
Tour includes New Year's Eve, seven course dinner (with wine, beer, water and coffee) ; overnight stay at the hostal above the restaurant (which only has 10 rooms;) and breakfast the following day,  transport from where you are (please let us know), and British guide (with fluent Spanish) - 198 euros per person. Pick-up points from Sorbas, Los Gallardos, Mojacar,Turre, Albox, Vera and YOUR AREA, around 16.00 on 31st December and return from around 18.00 on 1st January. For full info, see New Year's Eve
For more information and reservations, give Jackie a call on 646 760 389 or email info@costaalmeriatours.com

ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL to avoid disappointment - ( Sorry, but due to demand, this tour requires a 50 euro deposit per person). For single rooms, there is a 38 euro supplement).

Call Jackie on (0034) 646 760 389 or email: info@costaalmeriatours.com with any queries.  Vegetarians or other food requests can be catered for - please ask and let me know if you have any other questions at all.

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Cabo de Gata Day trip
Mar
21
9:30 AM09:30

Cabo de Gata Day trip

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GUIDED TOUR - DAY TRIP (January to December)

On request - Any date of your choice - just let us know in advance which dates work for you - we will try to oblige.

Mixed group (up to 6 people) next scheduled dates:

Small group or private tour (from just two people upwards) of the stunning and picturesque Cabo de Gata protected natural park area, wetlands, flamingos, bird hides and stunning scenery across land and sea including breakfast, as well as lunch, wine and beer, at a "SECRET SPAIN" special fishing village restaurant location.

ON REQUEST - (Any day of your choice - subject to availability - also offered as private shore excursion from cruise ships docking in Almeria port)

SECRET SPAIN will show you Almeria’s incredible sights, tastes and the stunning natural beauty of the area, travelling through the treasured protected site of the natural park area of Cabo de Gata, including a traditional paella lunch in the waterside restaurant in a tiny fishing village.Visit the bird hides, museum and stunning heights of the Mirador at Las Sirenas with breathtaking views out to sea. The area has been recently visited by a New York Times travel writer who claimed that the beaches in Cabo de Gata were some of the most beautiful in Europe he had ever visited.

Optional extras - one-and-a-half hour boat trip around the coves and reefs of Cabo de Gata (additional 30 euros per person - summer months only, ON REQUEST, required to book in advance). OR kayaking (additional 30 euros per person for 3 hour tour).

Full day trip including all inclusive restaurant four course lunch (including wine, beer, water and coffee), transport, entrances and British guide (with fluent Spanish) - from €98 (Euro) per person. Pick-up points from Sorbas, Los Gallardos, Mojacar, Turre, Vera, Almeria City and cruise ships for shore excursion at the port or FROM WHERE YOU ARE from around 9.00 in the morning and return at around 18.00. Please ask if you are out of the area, we will try to oblige.

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SORRY - POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST - DATES TO BE ADVISED - Aguilas Carnival Trip - Saturday, March 6th 2022 - A Night of a Lifetime
Mar
12
4:00 PM16:00

SORRY - POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST - DATES TO BE ADVISED - Aguilas Carnival Trip - Saturday, March 6th 2022 - A Night of a Lifetime

CANCELLED DUE TO EVENT ORGANISERS

CANCELLED DUE TO EVENT ORGANISERS

An unforgettable night of Carnival delights in Aguilas, just a hop over the border into Murcia, see one of the most spectacular cannival nights in Spain - who needs Rio? We will transport you there and back from pick-up points en route, from Mojacar and surrounding areas and from where you are. This is a guided tour, we are with you at all times, unless you wish to go and have a wander. We use folded seats on the front row, not the difficult far away tiered seats. best position in town. Right by the food stalls, bars and the toillets, we look after your every need. Drinks provided on the coach, all inclusive, 40 euros per person. For full info click here. Booking now, no deposit necessary, but reserve your place to avoid disappointment as numbers limited.

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info@costaalmeriatours.com

(0034) 646 760 389 

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Dec
20
8:00 PM20:00

"Secret Spain" Spanish Christmas evening meal dinner at Oro del Desierto with Transport

Christmas is one of the most important fiestas on the Spanish calendar - a feast like no other - rarely will a shop or a restaurant be open run by Spaniards on Christmas Eve, as family and friends gather at home travelling from all over to share the meal. We at Costa Almeria Tours want to share this Spanish family experience with you and we will transport you to the culinary delights of Oro del Desierto on 20th December for a gourmet experience of organic food cooked in the kitchens of the producers of the World's No 1 organic Olive oil, an exclusive night for our guests.

Christmas - one of the most important fiestas on the Spanish calendar - a feast like no other, usually an evening meal to celebrate the festival - rarely will a shop or a restaurant be open run by Spaniards on Christmas Eve, as family and friends gather at home travelling from all over to share the meal. We at Costa Almeria Tours want to share this Spanish family experience with you the evening before Christmas Eve on 20th December at the award winning Oro del Desierto restaurant and we will transport you to the venue on the night...

Jackie & Charlie have organised a beautiful gourmet Christmas meal with Monica the chef with all locally sourced produce and using Oro del Desierto award winning organic olive oils - exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours - only our guests will be able to attend the event at "probably the best quality dining experience in the area" and for my own part, I would say in the whole of Almeria! We are taking just a small group of people who we will transport there and back from local pick-up points, so you can enjoy the evening without driving.  More about the restaurant following the sensational Christmas menu below (all wine, beer and refreshments included):

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GOURMET SPANISH MENU LOCALLY SOURCED ORGANIC PRODUCTS (example menu)

To start (taster platters of each dish for everyone)
- Iberian Ham with Bread and Tomato
- Fresh white cheese with capers
- Anchovies Santoña
- Pipirrana del Desierto (Roasted salad with dried peppers)
- Oca Paté

First course
- Organic Beef Tenderloin OR Kid Goat Shoulder Oven Baked

Second course
- Squid in organic extra virgin olive oil from Oro del Desierto or Cod Pil Pil

Dessert
- Millefeuille with Hot Chocolate or Leche Frita with orange, oil and honey

WINE CELLAR - Bodega

Red and white wines "Los Albardinales"

Cava Brut

Beer

Mineral water, with or without gas

Price per person, all inclusive with transport from your door - 78 euros

Advance booking please to avoid disappointment (25 euros deposit per person).

Call Jackie on (0034) 646 760 389 or email: info@costaalmeriatours.com with any queries.  Vegetarians or other food requests can be catered for - please ask.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES LIMITED

CALL (0034) 646 760 389 NOW TO RESERVE or email info@costaalmeriatours.com

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Sep
24
9:00 AM09:00

Copy of Dolphin and whale spotting

A boat trip unlike any other, five hours with marine experts on the look-out for local dolphin pods and local whale species (including the pilot whale). Breakfast on board, followed by lunch in Bolnuevo (spectacular rock erosions) - maximum 10 people in total. Secret Spain trip, exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours. Transport from where you are around 08.00 to the marina and return around 18.00. A treat for all wildlife lovers. For full information, please see our Tour page here.

Booking now for January through to December - scheduled date: 24th September and 25th September, 2018 (OR ANY DATE OF YOUR CHOICE, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED.)

Call Jackie on 0034 646760389 for full details.

info@costaalmeriatours.com

www.costaalmeriatours.com

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Apr
26
9:00 AM09:00

Copy of Copy of Dolphin and whale spotting

A boat trip unlike any other, five hours with marine experts on the look-out for local dolphin pods and local whale species (including the pilot whale). Breakfast on board, followed by lunch in Bolnuevo (spectacular rock erosions) - maximum 10 people in total. Secret Spain trip, exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours. Transport from where you are around 08.00 to the marina and return around 18.00. A treat for all wildlife lovers. For full information, please see our Tour page here.

Booking now for January through to December - scheduled date: 24th September and 25th September, 2018 (OR ANY DATE OF YOUR CHOICE, SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED.)

Call Jackie on 0034 646760389 for full details.

info@costaalmeriatours.com

www.costaalmeriatours.com

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Mar
26
to Mar 27

Mother's Day special Star gazing night with candlelit dinner

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Night of constellations, viewing with large telescopes and expert astronomer - discover the wonder of the night sky with an astrospecialist in an old farmhouse in a mountain-top setting with no light pollution, enjoy a wonderful seasonal local produce three course dinner - (Small group evening - up to ten people only) - on March 26th. We have other dates available if you can't make this date!

View the night sky from incredible telescopes with a professional astronomer from Granada...what a night!

View the night sky from incredible telescopes with a professional astronomer from Granada...what a night!

NOT TO BE MISSED -  Come and join us for a ‘Secret Spain’ trip to discover the universe above Almeria. A unique and special event includes night-star viewing with large telescopes to view the Almeria night sky in the desert region. With no light pollution, the night sky is spectacular, with a thousand stars visible to the naked eye - a special night to remember.  The observation of viewing Saturn's rings for the first time is an experience not to be missed. Along our way through the universe, we may have the opportunity to see some of the most elusive objects, those considered as deep sky objects like planetary nebulae, double stars, globular star clusters and galaxies.

Night-sky tour run by 'Astroturista' from Granada in conjunction with Costa Almeria Tours.

Evening trip including British guide, transport, dinner with wine, beer and refreshments and star gazing with astro-specialist - €78 per person. If you wish to make your own way - without transport €58. Pick-ups from your door from Sorbas, Los Gallardos, Mojacar, Turre, Albox, Vera and your area around 19.00.


BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES LIMITED
 

For more information and reservations, give Jackie a call on (0034) 646 760 389 or email info@costaalmeriatours.com

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Jul
25
9:30 AM09:30

Hawk Experience - Hands-on Falconry

Soli flying towards you as you become the falconer...

Soli flying towards you as you become the falconer...

Learn how to fly Soli the hawk in his natural environment - small group day trip including lunch - maximum 5 people

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A FALCONER AND FLY A HAWK. SOLI IS A MALE HARRIS HAWK. YOU BECOME THE FALCONER WITH THIS FULL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. FLY HIM AND LEARN ALL ABOUT HIM, TAKE AWAY SOME AMAZING MEMORIES AND FANTASTIC PHOTOS. FOLLOWED BY FULL THREE-COURSE LUNCH WITH EXPERT FALCONER LAWRENCE, WHO WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS - (MAXIMUM 5 PEOPLE) - EXCLUSIVE TO COSTA ALMERIA TOURS. DOOR-TO-DOOR TRANSPORT TO THE EVENT FROM WHERE YOU ARE, FULL HAWK EXPERIENCE AND LUNCH (WITH ALL BEVERAGES) ALL INCLUSIVE.

For full information and prices, please see HERE

'SECRET SPAIN' TOUR

Other scheduled dates: 19th May, 30th May, 20th June. Please request any other or later dates.

This tour is exclusive to Costa Almeria Tours - one of our specialised 'Secret Spain' trips.

 

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