Almeria

Almeria

The Circuito de Almería, located in southern Spain’s arid Andalusian desert, is a technical, flowing, and elevation-heavy track that’s become a favorite winter testing and training ground for many racers and trackday riders across Europe.

From a motorcycle trackday perspective, it’s a challenging but immensely rewarding circuit with excellent grip, low traffic, and epic scenery. It’s often used for serious riding trips or multi-day training events—especially in the off-season.


🏁 Track Overview

  • Length: 4.025 km (2.5 mi)

  • Turns: 14 (8 right, 6 left)

  • Main straight: ~900 meters

  • Elevation change: Over 50 meters! Significant.

  • Direction: Clockwise

  • Surface: High-grip, low wear


🏍️ Why Riders Love Almería

Strengths

  1. Elevation & Flow
    Almería is famous for its rolling elevation changes—you’re constantly climbing or dropping through turns. This creates a rollercoaster effect that challenges body position, vision, and line discipline.

  2. Low Traffic / Focused Riders
    Since it’s somewhat remote, most trackdays attract dedicated riders or racer training camps. Fewer distractions, more focused sessions.

  3. Perfect Winter Riding
    Situated in Europe’s driest region, it boasts sunshine year-round, especially ideal from November to March when other circuits are too cold or wet.

  4. Great Grip
    The track surface is abrasive enough for good traction, but not so harsh that it eats tires—great for confidence on corner entry and acceleration.


⚠️ Challenges

  • Remote Location
    The circuit is in the middle of nowhere—no hotels, fuel, or restaurants on-site. You’ll typically stay in Tabernas, Almería city, or with a trackday package that includes accommodation and transport.

  • Noisy Trackdays Only
    Very few noise restrictions—great for race bikes, but don’t expect a quiet road bike-friendly experience.

  • Technical Track
    Almería requires concentration. It’s full of blind crests, late apexes, and fast transitions. It’s physically and mentally taxing, especially on liter bikes.


🔑 Key Corners & Sections

  1. Turn 1
    Fast approach, wide entry, leads into a flowing rhythm. You must get this right to set up the whole lap.

  2. Turns 3–4
    A tight left-right combo with a slight crest. Entry precision and throttle patience are key.

  3. Turn 7 (The Drop)
    A blind downhill right-hander. Confidence and commitment are required.

  4. Turn 9 (Corkscrew-like section)
    Twisting left-right over a crest—very technical and satisfying when done right.

  5. Final Sector
    Slightly more open but rewards smooth throttle and good line choice. Sets up for the fast main straight.


🔧 Setup & Riding Tips

  • Tires: Don’t wear excessively, but the long sessions and heat can cook rears—bring warmers and adjust pressures accordingly.

  • Suspension: Prioritize compliance and control over bumps and crests. Setup for mid-corner stability more than hard braking.

  • Gearing: Mid-range gearing is good; you’ll use all gears, but there’s less full-throttle time than at Catalunya or Portimão.

  • Brakes: Not as brake-intensive, but you’ll want consistent feel and strong initial bite for downhill braking zones.


🧭 Logistics

  • Nearest Airport:

    • Almería (LEI) – ~30–40 min

    • Alicante (ALC) – ~2.5 hours

    • Malaga (AGP) – ~2.5–3 hours

  • Accommodation:

    • Riders usually stay in Tabernas, Almería city, or trackday-inclusive villas/hotels.

    • Some providers offer full packages (bike hire, transport, accommodation, food).

  • Trackday Providers:

    • Circuito de Almería (in-house)

    • Racecracks

    • No Limits Trackdays

    • MotoBreaks, Fastrack Riders, and others offer fly-in/fly-out packages


✅ Best For:

  • Riders looking for serious skill development in a challenging, technical environment

  • Winter trackday warriors and pre-season racers

  • Intermediate to advanced riders—novices may find it intimidating at first

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