Nina Cook

The Valle del Almanzora is currently hosting the second edition of the Ruta de Sabores del Almanzora, which runs until November 30, 2024. Fifty establishments across twenty towns in the region are participating, offering an impressive array of dishes and tapas that highlight the area’s rich gastronomy. Prices vary depending on the venue and the dish offered.

Almería’s gastronomic tradition has been further celebrated with six new ‘Soletes con Solera’ awards from the Guía Repsol. These accolades shine a light on establishments that preserve traditional flavours and have become integral to the province’s culinary identity. Distinct from the internationally renowned Michelin stars, which reward innovation and technical mastery, the ‘Soletes con Solera’ focus on authenticity, community, and heritage.

Almeria is bouncing back after the recent DANA (cold drop) wreaked havoc across the province, leaving behind flooded roads, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted lives. The A-7 motorway near El Ejido experienced significant closures, stranding drivers and halting vital transport links, while local businesses and residents contended with heavy rainfall and rising water levels. Recovery efforts are now in full swing.