Published September 17, 2025 | Category: Events

TL;DR: The best of Almería’s culture for late September and October 2025 — from flamenco and comedy in the capital to film-on-tour, heritage nights at the Alcazaba, and village fiestas across the north.

Almería Cultural Agenda (Sep–Oct 2025): City highlights & province-wide picks

• Why the Almería cultural agenda matters
• City highlights: concerts, flamenco, comedy
• Alcazaba nights & guided visits
• Province-wide picks (Diputación): film on tour & more
• Levante & Coast (Carboneras, Laujar & more)
• Northern Almería (Serón, Almanzora, Los Vélez)
• How to plan your cultural week

Why the Almería cultural agenda matters

The Almería cultural agenda is more than just a list of dates. It reflects how a province famous for desert backdrops and Mediterranean beaches invests in its living culture. Each autumn, the season shifts from summer festivals to carefully curated programmes: flamenco in grand theatres, classical concerts in historic venues, film screenings in mountain villages, and local fairs that keep traditions alive. For visitors and residents alike, it is the roadmap to experience Almería not only as a landscape but also as a cultural region.

City highlights: concerts, flamenco, comedy

Flamenco “Olvidados” — Fri 19 Sep, 21:00
A bold flamenco performance mixing deep song with modern choreography. This show is part of the capital’s late-summer programme and represents the contemporary face of Andalusian culture.
Municipal Culture Agenda

Paco Calavera & Pepe Céspedes (Comedy) — Sat 20 Sep, 20:00
Almería’s two most beloved comedians join for one night at Maestro Padilla. Expect a packed hall and an audience ranging from long-time fans to newcomers who want to catch local humour at its sharpest.
Official ticketing

V Noche de la Música Latina — Sat 20 Sep, 20:30 (Teatro Apolo)
The historic Apolo theatre fills with salsa, merengue and bachata. The Latin Night is now in its fifth edition and has become a reference for music lovers in the city.
Junta Cultural Agenda

Orquesta FIMA — Sun 21 Sep, 12:00 (Maestro Padilla)
The Provincial Orchestra offers a Sunday matinee with a repertoire bridging classical and contemporary composers. It is an accessible way to discover the city’s symphonic talent.
Municipal Culture Agenda

Alcazaba nights & guided visits

The Alcazaba, one of Spain’s largest Moorish fortresses, is not only a tourist landmark but also a stage. The programme “Noches de la Alcazaba” brings theatre, music, and dramatized tours under the stars. Free guided visits on Saturday mornings deepen the understanding of Almería’s Islamic and Christian heritage. For both locals and travellers, these nights combine history with performance art in a way that no other venue can.

Province-wide picks (Diputación): film on tour & more

The Diputación’s cultural agenda reaches every corner of the province. Its most innovative strand is “Cortos en Ruta – Disfruta FICAL 2025”, which takes award-winning short films from the Almería International Film Festival (FICAL) on tour. Villages such as Almócita, Bacares, Cuevas del Almanzora, Laujar, Ohanes, Serón and Sorbas host screenings in their small theatres or cultural centres. This allows mountain and rural communities to enjoy cinema events usually reserved for the capital.

Alongside film, the Diputación promotes storytelling, workshops for children, historical reenactments in towns like Abla, and itinerant orchestra concerts. For many residents in remote valleys, these events are their main access to performing arts each year.

Levante & Coast (Carboneras, Laujar & more)

“IO” (Theatre) — Sat 20 Sep, 21:00 (Teatro Casa de la Música, Carboneras)
An avant-garde play staged in a coastal town better known for its fishing port and beaches. The Casa de la Música has become a cultural hub in the Levante, showing how small towns invest in modern performance art.

Laujar de Andarax — Fair & Fiestas (mid-Sept)
In the Alpujarra Almeriense, Laujar celebrates its autumn fair with parades, traditional music, and food stalls featuring local wine. These fiestas are both a cultural celebration and a showcase of regional identity, where younger generations reconnect with traditions.

Northern Almería (Serón, Almanzora, Los Vélez)

Serón — Cortos en Ruta
Nestled in the Sierra de los Filabres, Serón hosts film nights as part of the FICAL circuit. Watching award-winning shorts in a rural Casa de la Cultura is a unique experience that underlines the reach of the Almería cultural agenda.

The northern towns offer more: Vélez-Blanco, with its Renaissance castle, has become home to the renowned Festival de Música Renacentista y Barroca. Though the 2025 edition ended in July, the echoes remain through lectures, masterclasses and community activities. Meanwhile, Bacares and Vélez-Rubio continue to host chamber concerts and historical talks, often announced only weeks in advance.

How to plan your cultural week

• Book city seats early — popular shows in Maestro Padilla and Teatro Apolo sell fast.
• Choose one “destination night” — combine theatre in Carboneras or film in Serón with daytime excursions.
• Don’t miss the Alcazaba — a sunset performance in the fortress is a cultural highlight.
• Check small-town agendas — many concerts and talks are published late, so revisit listings often.

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For more updates from across the province, visit our Events category. The Almería cultural agenda keeps growing, and each season brings new opportunities to discover the province’s artistic energy.

Published September 16, 2025 | Category: Expats & Living

Looking for a supermarket that combines fresh produce, a traditional fishmonger and butcher, plus international products and weekly offers? Discover HiperVera — a family business with more than 20 years of experience.

Editorial.

HiperVera: Vera’s Flagship Supermarket.

For over two decades, Centro Hiper has been a familiar name in Almería’s retail landscape. As a family-owned supermarket chain, it combines tradition with modern convenience, offering customers a mix of fresh local produce, international favourites and competitive prices. With four stores across the province — and a flagship in Vera Pueblo — HiperVera continues to grow as a trusted choice for families, expats and holiday homeowners.

Four Stores Across the Province

HiperVera operates four large supermarkets in key towns:

• Hiper Vera – Vera Pueblo (flagship with two shopping floors)
• Centro Hiper – Olula del Río (main headquarters)
• Hiper Almanzora – Santa María del Águila
• Hiper Almanzora – Albox

All stores provide wide aisles, comfortable shopping areas and spacious indoor and outdoor parking. They are open 12 hours a day without interruption, making them accessible for both residents and visitors. Among them, the Vera Pueblo supermarket stands out as the chain’s showcase store.

Vera Pueblo: Two Floors of Products and Services

The flagship branch in Vera Pueblo is designed as a complete shopping destination, spread over two full floors. The ground floor is dedicated to fresh products: a bustling fish counter with daily deliveries from Andalusian ports, a full-service butchery with cuts prepared to order, a traditional charcuterie with Spanish hams and sausages, and a large fruit and vegetable section stocked with seasonal produce. Upstairs, customers can explore an extensive range of household goods, cleaning products, electronics, toys and seasonal decorations — making it one of the most complete supermarkets in the Levante region.

Freshness and Value Every Day

HiperVera prides itself on offering quality at the right price. Premium fruits, vegetables and meats are often available at particularly attractive and competitive prices. Bakery items, deli specialities and ready-to-cook products add further convenience. Across all stores, freshness and personal service remain at the heart of the shopping experience.

Weekly Offers and Promotions

A hallmark of HiperVera is its programme of weekly offers. Each week, customers find new deals on staples such as meats, seafood boxes, bakery products and pantry essentials, alongside discounts in non-food categories like appliances, toys and garden furniture. These promotions allow shoppers to combine quality with excellent value, making every visit worthwhile.

International Products for the Expat Community

HiperVera is especially popular with the international community thanks to its wide selection of imported products. Dutch cheeses, Belgian chocolates, British teas, biscuits and cereals are just a few of the items on the shelves. The Vera Pueblo branch has expanded its international section significantly in recent years, reflecting the needs of expats and second-home owners who want a taste of home alongside local favourites.

Beyond Groceries: More Than a Supermarket

HiperVera is more than a place to buy food. Its upstairs departments stock electronics ranging from small kitchen appliances to washing machines and fridges. Seasonal aisles rotate throughout the year, with summer beach gear, autumn heating products, winter decorations and spring home décor. A large toy section adds to its family appeal, making the stores popular with children as well as parents.

Customer Services and Community Role

The chain offers home delivery for larger grocery orders and installation services for major appliances. Staff are friendly and multilingual, providing assistance in both Spanish and English. With uninterrupted 12-hour opening schedules, HiperVera adapts to modern lifestyles while maintaining its family values. As a local business, it has built strong community ties by supporting events and being an active part of town life.

Variety, value and personal service

From Vera Pueblo to Olula, from Santa María del Águila to Albox, HiperVera combines variety, value and personal service. With its flagship Vera store offering two floors of products, a traditional fishmonger and butcher, weekly promotions and international brands, the chain remains a trusted shopping destination for locals, expats and visitors alike.

Looking for your next weekly shop? Visit Hiper Vera in Vera Pueblo or one of the other Hipermarkets, and enjoy the combination of family service, unbeatable value and fresh products every day.

You can find Hiper Vera at: Carretera de la Ronda, 04620 Vera, Almería, Spain.
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This article is a sponsored contribution by Centro Hiper Almanzora and does not necessarily reflect the views of VisitingAlmeria.com.

For more updates from across the province, visit our Towns & Villages category.