Villages of Almería Province
Almería
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Take the opportunity to look for eye-catching ceramics, textiles and pottery made in the villages of Almería province, where the desert-dry climate has turned water storage into an art. The town of Níjar, apart from its paradisaical beaches, stands out for its talented craftsmen and their workmanship. Additionally, the town of Albox, with 300 years of history in the art of carving jugs, pitchers, water jugs, and plates, presents an excellent opportunity to purchase authentic pottery pieces.
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In the historic district, little specialist shops crowd among tapas bars in the narrow streets, radiating out from the Puerta de Purchena. Stock up on food specialities at the busy covered Market. Go south from there to the famous El Libro Picasso bookshop. Wine cellars in the Galeria Almericentro shopping centre have a mind-blowing selection of wines. In the city’s business district, the Mediterráneo shopping centre on Avenida del Mediterráneo has plenty of fashion stores and a supermarket.