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2-night break with central hotel & direct flights 🗓️ May 💪 Self-packaging bargain
From £143 pp
Don't forget to book your flightPirates, if you're looking for a city trip with pretty much guaranteed no rain, then check out Almeria in Andalusia, Spain. It's considered THE driest city in Europe as it has very few rainy days (around a few dozen per year). London gets around 110-150 rainy days a year. Almeria's climate sits between semi-arid and desert, and it is the only European city with a hot desert climate. It is also home to Europe's only true desert, the Tabernas Desert.
When does it rain?
The "wettest months" are November, December and January. The driest, with pretty much no rain, are June, July and August. May is a sweet spot for Almeria as temperatures are still quite mild and the chance of rain drops dramatically.
We've put together flights that get you right to Almeria (LEI airport code) -- early flight out, late flight back, 2-night central and well-rated hotel stay at the Torreluz Centro -- so overall, nearly 3 full days to explore -- from £143 per person.
Price breakdown
Flights = £94 per person
Hotel = £97 total/2 = £49 per person
Total = £285 total/2 = £143 per person
Example date: 10-12 May 2026
📍Torreluz Centro (3.9/5 rating on Tripadvisor)
Alternative: Ryanair out of London Stansted (STN) also flies direct to Almeria if North/East London is easier for you to get to, with similar early/late scheduling options available on mid-week days like Tuesday to Thursday
Day 1: Old Town and Classic Tapas
Morning: Arrival and Local Food
Check into a budget hotel in the city centre (for example Exe or Torreluz).
Mercado Central: Walk around the lively market. It is free and full of seafood, fruit, vegetables and jamón.
Quick breakfast: Try a Cherigan, a local snack of toasted bread with aioli and toppings such as Serrano ham, tuna or quail eggs.
Popular spot: Cafetería Colón
Afternoon: Historic Views
Alcazaba of Almería: A huge Moorish fortress overlooking the city.
EU citizens enter free
UK visitors officially about €1.50, but it is often free in practice
Expect gardens, fountains and great views over the city and port.
Cerro de San Cristóbal: Short walk from the Alcazaba. Hilltop viewpoint with remains of the old walls and excellent city views.
Evening: Tapas Crawl
Start at Casa Puga
Open since 1870 and the oldest tapas bar in the city.
Order a beer or wine and you will receive a free tapa such as fried fish, pork or Spanish omelette.
Then try Bar Bahía de Palma
Friendly traditional bar known for generous free tapas.
Day 2: Coast and Modern Tapas
Morning: Seafront Walk
Cable Inglés: A restored iron railway pier from 1904. Now a raised walkway with good views of the Mediterranean. Free to visit.
Walk along the Paseo Marítimo near Playa del Zapillo. Easy stroll along the seafront.
Lunch and Afternoon: Modern Tapas
Taberna Nuestra Tierra
Traditional Almerían food with a modern twist.
Free snack with drinks and an inexpensive tapas menu.
Alternative: El Quinto Toro
Known for traditional dishes such as patatas a lo pobre and hearty stews.
Late Afternoon: Final Walk
Almería Cathedral in Plaza de la Catedral.
The cathedral was built with thick walls and flat roofs to protect the city from pirate attacks
Pleasant square with palm trees and a good place for a final walk before heading to the airport.
Why Almería is good for a budget trip
Many attractions are free or very cheap
Free tapas with drinks is common
A compact city centre that is easy to explore on foot.
We might be pirates, but we’re an honest bunch. We check all our deals when we review them to make sure everything is available. However, with deals this hot, things change quickly—flight prices fluctuate, hotel rooms sell out, currencies yo-yo. And just so you know, local taxes might still apply – even treasure has its fine print. But mainly, demand for the best deals means the lowest prices don’t last long. If you’ve missed out this time, don’t worry, we’re working on more great offers.
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💡 Quick heads up on this deal!
This is a "build it yourself" trip. 🛠️ That means you need to click the flight link to book your seat, and then click the hotel link to book your room. Two separate bookings, one amazing price.
Important: We don't own the inventory to these seats or rooms (we just hunt them down for you!), so we can't promise they'll stick around. 🤷♀️ Airline pricing algorithms are wild, and these fares can vanish in minutes.
Our advice? Check the flight price first. If it's still cheap, lock it in immediately, then sort the hotel. 🤞✈️