Day 3 - Almeria

Last full day in Almeria. We trekked up to have a look around the fortress overlooking the city. Due to a slight language mix up we got in for free. EU citizens, including the English, get free entry. We speak English, but evidently not much Spanish, as we misinterpreted the question as to where we were from, thinking instead they were asking what language we speak. Oh well, it saved us a few Euros which we may be glad of in the weeks to come.


The place was quite impressive, though as the Tim pointed out it has been restored rather than preserved, and other than the outer walls not a whole lot remains. Still worth a look if you find yourselves in Almeria though. While we were there the place was overrun with both cats and school children, half dressed as Christian knights and half as Moors (the school children, not the cats).

Spent the rest of the day having another bit of a wander around the city. Had a look at the fortified Cathedral, complete with walls and towers. Apparently it was designed to stave of pirate raids in days of yore. I certainly didn't feel like scaling the wall to have a poke around.

One thing I have noticed is that the city centre seems very clean. I don't know why, but it weirds me out a bit. Maybe it is just that I am used to the general grime of central London.