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ALMERIA
On the eastern edge of Andalucia
lies the province of Almeria.
It takes its name from its capital
city, which lies on the southern
coast of the province. The area
could have remained somewhat
unknown if it hadn't been for
the film companies who discovered
that the area offered ideal
film sets for films such as
Lawrence of Arabia and Patton.
Hundreds of westerns have been
produced in the local hillsides.
Almeria, despite it's rugged
landscape and shortage of fertile
soil, has managed, with a good
irrigation system, to become
an important growth area and
it is well known for the quality
of it's oranges and white grapes,
most of which are exported from
it's port. As you drive through
the province you will see an
endless sea of polythene tunnels,
crammed with produce. The area
is almost totally dependent
on this industry. The province
of Almeria may initially appear
to be a barren desert-like landscape
but on close inspection you
will find it to be the Andalucian
province with the longest stretch
of empty beaches and tiny hidden
coves with perfectly clear water.
Because of the diverse landscapes,
the range of sports activities
is endless from water sports
to hiking, paragliding, horse
riding and golf.
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