El Ejido
Spain · AndalusiaES
Place in Andalusia, Spain
El Ejido is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is located 32 km from Almería with a surface area of 227 km2, and as reported in 2014 had 84,144 inhabitants. El Ejido is the centre of production for fruit and vegetables in the "Comarca de El Poniente". The work opportunities the city provides attract many foreign farmhands, who look for jobs mainly in the greenhouses there. Some greenhouses have begun using computer-controlled hydroponics systems, thus saving on labour, improving efficiency and the local economy.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 91,440
- Coordinates
- 36.776, -2.815
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 80 m
Overview of El Ejido
Set in Andalusia, Spain, El Ejido is a mid-sized city. About 91,440 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in El Ejido
Water Sports in El Ejido
(1)Our data lists Windsurfing as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for El Ejido.
Best time to visit El Ejido
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve El Ejido, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near El Ejido that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is El Ejido known for?
- El Ejido, in Andalusia, Spain, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 91,440 residents.
- What can you do in El Ejido?
- Recorded activities in El Ejido include Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit El Ejido?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is El Ejido located?
- El Ejido is located in Andalusia, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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