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Tíjola Ham Fair, first May weekend

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80km inland, Tíjola holds its Ham Fair with cured ham from the Sierra de los Filabres, local wine and folk music. Free entry all weekend. Worth the drive.

The month in numbers. In May, highs hover around 24°C and lows around 15°C (indicative historical average for the Almería coast).

Written by Alex and Fran, who have run the three Hestía apartments in Vera Playa since 2016.

Three homes in Vera Playa, run by us

Book direct with Alex and Fran: no platform commissions and a human reply within 2 hours, from 9:00 to 22:00. Pets welcome in all three, with prior request.

Hestía MarCorner terrace, 300–400 m from the beach Hestía ThalassaPenthouse with panoramic views and shared spa Hestía SalinasThe largest, with large gardens

Tíjola Ham Fair, first May weekend

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Three homes in Vera Playa, run by us