Cities Near Almería
Cities near Almería, Spain: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido, Motril. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Almería, Spain is Roquetas de Mar, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquetas de Mar | 10 mi / 16 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| El Ejido | 20 mi / 32 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Motril | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Granada | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lorca | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vélez-Málaga | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cartagena | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jaén | 97 mi / 157 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Campiña | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Murcia | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Almería
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido, Motril, Granada, Lorca. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Almería
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Murcia. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Almería include Roquetas de Mar, El Ejido, Motril, Granada, Lorca. The closest is Roquetas de Mar, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.