Flamenco is a passionate, rhythmical dance drawing on folkloric music traditions from Southern Spain. Generally accompanied by special musical instruments, this is a vibrant form of art unique to the region. Numerous providers offer Flamenco experiences in all manner of locations. If you are in Sacramonte, make sure to catch a flamenco show at Zambra María la Canastera: performed in a tiny restored cave home laden with memorabilia. In the city centre, try El Tabanco for a reasonably priced Flamenco evening completed with wine and tapas. For a high end cultural experience, head to Casa del Arte.

The towns of Vélez-Blanco and Vélez-Rubio are located in proximity to each other in the northwest of Almería. Vélez-Blanco is particularly popular among tourists, known for its impressive Castillo of Fajardo, the Letreros Cave, and the eighteenth-century church of la Magdalena. As for Vélez-Rubio, it boasts a picturesque historic quarter with Baroque-style buildings. Other must-see sights include The church of Encarnación, the hilltop fortress of Castellón, and the Archaeological Museum.

No supermarket can replace the charm of personal contact with a vendor or the excitement of an unpredictable purchase at the main Rijeka market, known as Placa. It developed in the 19th century, next to the sea shore — right by the near the wooden pier where the local fishermen used to unload their catch and carry it in baskets to be sold at the market.