Vera towns in almeria Andalucia, Spain. Descriptions and photographs. Almeria

VERA

Distance to the capital (Km): 92
Local Inhabitants: Veratenses
Number of Inhabitants: 6695
Postal Code: 04620
Tourist Office:
Tel: 950 393 142
Email: alcadera@cajamar.es

Vera is a renaissance town in the levante area. It is centrally located for easy access to the main E15 Autovía taking you to Almería city, the south coasts, Murcia and the North. Within minutes you can be on one of the many beautiful beaches whilst enjoying shopping, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep.
Originally called Baria and located at Villaricos (Rich Village, due to silver mining industry) Vera relocated in the 13th century to the ground it stands on today. The Christian conquest in 1488, a massive earthquake in 1518 and the Moorish rebellion in 1568 have all contributed to the character of the town and its inhabitants.
There are many wonderful pieces of architecture and folklore to be explored. Much of which is lovingly explained in the Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum. Spain is well known for its fiestas and street parties and Vera is no exception. With such a rich history and a sense of value the Spanish take every opportunity to remind visitors and young ones alike of their culture. The Plaza de Toros (Bullring), built in 1879 is the setting for many fiestas, bull fighting and other cultural displays.
But don’t be fooled into thinking this is a sleepy old town stuck in the past. Vera has merged its history with the requirements of modern life superbly. It is a bustling hive of activity and has a wonderful eclectic mix of shop, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Saturday is market day where the whole of the main street becomes a market place where you can buy anything from a frying pan to beautiful rugs, handbags, shoes and much more.

Places of Interest
Convent de los Padres Mínimos, 17th century
Church of San Agustín, 16th century
Church de la Encarnación, 16th century
Chapel of Nuestra Señora de las Huertas, 19th century
Town Hall, 16th and 17th century
Bullring

Festivals
Carnival
Holy Week
May Crosses
Saint Cleofás Day, 25th of September

Gastronomy
Gurullos (Fried bread in lard with garlic, bacon and other ingredients). Sardines. Kid in garlic. Wheat stew. Red Soup.
Sweets: Wine ring-shaped cakes. Date cake.

Town Hall
Tel 950 393 016
Email al100alc@dipalme.org