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Although Almeria is becoming more and more popular with tourists, it is still a relatively unspoilt part of Spain.

• The Alcazaba – The largest castle built by the Moors in Spain overlooks Almeria city.

• The Cabo de Gata Natural Park – For beauty, secluded beaches, nature and walks.

• Nijar – Renowned for its ceramics.

• Sorbas – Known for its caves.

• Cuevo de los Letreros – Near Velez Rubio, this cave is the home of Spain's most important cave paintings including that of the famous Almeriense symbol, the Indalo Man..

• Los Millares – A Chalcolithic (Pre-Bronze Age) settlement near Alhama de Almeria which dates from around 2700BC and has more than 100 tombs.

• Almeria Cathedral

• Velez Rubio and Velez Blanco – Velez Rubio has a museum and a lovely Baroque church. Velez Blanco has an amazing Renaissance Castle built on the remains of the Moorish Alcazaba. The photo on the right shows Velez Blanco's hilltop castle.

• Oasys – At Tabernas, this park is home to a swimming pool with slide, a zoo and Mini Hollywood with its cowboy stunt shows and film sets.