Practical information for Alhama de Almería — Services, climate and hours

We have gathered the essentials for planning your visit on a single page: who to turn to, the services available in the village, the climate of the Andarax valley throughout the year, and a few tips to make everything run smoothly.

Essential services

Tourist office and town hall

The town hall (Ayuntamiento) of Alhama de Almería is the central point for visitor information. It is your first contact for brochures, events and local routes.

Plaza de la Constitución · village centre

Health centre

Alhama has a health centre for primary care. For serious emergencies, the reference hospital is in the city of Almería (about 25 min away).

Primary care in the village

Pharmacy

There is a pharmacy in the village, with on-call rotas. Check the duty-pharmacy notice or the town-hall board for night-time hours.

Rotating on-call duty

Emergencies

112 is the single emergency number in Spain (medical, fire brigade, Guardia Civil). It operates 24 hours a day and answers in several languages.

112 · 24 h · multilingual

Banks and ATMs

You will find ATMs in the town centre. In rural areas and the sierra it is wise to carry some cash, as coverage and card terminals are not always available.

ATMs in the centre

Signal and fuel

Mobile coverage is good in the village and weaker in the Sierra de Gádor. A petrol station is nearby; fill up before heading into the Tabernas Desert.

Variable coverage in the sierra

Information is indicative; please confirm opening hours and phone numbers before your visit.

The climate, month by month

Alhama enjoys the semi-arid Mediterranean climate of the southeast: mild winters, warm summers and a great deal of sunshine all year round.

≈ 3,000 h of sun per year

≈ 200 mm of rain per year

18 °C annual average

Average maximum temperature (°C)

17°

Jan

18°

Feb

20°

Mar

21°

Apr

24°

May

28°

Jun

31°

Jul

31°

Aug

28°

Sep

24°

Oct

20°

Nov

17°

Dec

Reference values for the Andarax valley / Almería, approximate.

Accessibility

The heart of the village has sloping streets, typical of a valley town; the centre can be walked with comfortable shoes.
The natural areas (Sierra de Gádor, trails, Tabernas Desert) have uneven terrain and little shade: they are not suitable for wheelchairs without assistance.
For specific needs, it is best to contact the town hall or your chosen accommodation in advance.

Tips before you go

In summer, plan outdoor visits for early morning or late afternoon.
Always carry water, a cap and sun protection, especially for the desert and the sierra.
A rental car is the most convenient way to explore the region at your own pace.
Check the opening hours of museums, baths and shows, which vary by season.

Clearing up doubts

Where is the tourist office?

Alhama Town Hall (Plaza de la Constitución, in the centre) is the visitor information hub: leaflets, events and local routes.

What do I do in an emergency?

Call 112, the single emergency number in Spain (medical, fire, Guardia Civil), 24 hours and multilingual. The reference hospital is in Almería, about 25 minutes away.

What is the climate like?

Semi-arid Mediterranean: mild winters, warm summers (July and August around 31 °C average high) and plenty of sun (about 3,000 hours a year).

Are there cash machines and a petrol station?

There are cash machines in the town centre and a petrol station nearby. In the mountains, it is wise to carry some cash and fill up before heading into the Tabernas Desert.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

The centre has sloping streets but can be walked; natural areas have uneven ground and little shade. For specific needs, contact the Town Hall or your accommodation in advance.