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| What Almeria is like for active adults |
Almeria is the capital of the Province of Almeria in Southeastern Spain. This ancient town was established by the Moors in 955 and was frequently fought over during the Crusades. The area is a popular one for tourism and for active adult communities. Because of its prominent desert features Almeria was the location for many spaghetti westerns and other famous movies (Lawrence of Arabia).
There is at least one active adult community near Almeria (see link at top right). Prices of real estate are in a great range from over 50,000 Euros for something very small or needing renovation to well over 1 million Euros. There is a good selection between 100,000-200,000 Euros. Photo of San Cristobal courtesy of and per license of Wikipedia and Schumi4ever. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Almeria has many interesting sights to see, including the Alcazaba, a mediaeval fortress begun in the 13th century but destroyed by an earthquake in 1522. The cathedral is quite interesting. It also has the largest naturist beach in Spain, which local authorities would like to downplay. One of Spain’s natural jewels is the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. The Park runs a long way through the beautiful and ecologically rich coasts of the western Mediterranean. The beaches are very special in Almeria and surrounding towns. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It is a tourist city so you have to be ready for that. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who want to live in a warm, dry part of Spain will like Almeria. |
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| Almería witnessed spectacular economic growth from tourism and intensive agriculture. Plants and vegetables are grown intensely year-round in massive 'invernaderos' - plastic-covered "greenhouses". |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Almeria is located on the southeastern coast of Spain. It enjoys 320 days of sunshine a year. The temperature rarely goes below 46 degrees (F.) in winter, and tends to be in the 80's and 90's in summer. |
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| Cultural environment |
| As a fairly large city of 200,000 there are ample cultural sights and events. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Hospital Santa Maria Magdalena is one hospital in Almeria. |
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| Transportation |
| Almeria has an international airport. |
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Facts about ALMERIA
- State: SPAIN
- Environment: Urban,Coastal,Desert,
- City Population: 100,001+
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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