We have an abundance of quality, good value inland property in Almeria on our books, concentrated predominantly in two areas (the two best areas in our opinion, quality not quantity!!). The Almanzora Valley and the los Velez area.
Property in the Almanzora Valley - there are still many beautiful and fully legal properties available in this extensive area stretching from the outskirts of Baza to the coast. Inland from Albox (where there are now numerous expat facilities, shops, restaurants and services all in english) to the "real" traditional rural inland Spain and including places like Seron (with a stunningly beautiful national park towards Baza), Tijola, Bayarque, Somontin, Fines, Lucar, Olula del Rio, Urracal, Sufli, not to mention Cantoria, Albanchez, and then 
Arboleas and Zurgena both of which are less than 30 minutes to the beach. Click on image to left for property in Arboleas.
Property in the Velez Blanco and Velez Rubio area - the "real Spain" with everything from villagehouses to villas, and massive renovated cortijos!! You can view more information on the area and properties available by clicking on the title above. 
The general Los Velez area starts from Chirivel (where thre is a conservation centre) and includes Oria, and Taberno, all of which are whitewashed traditional spanish small towns offering all facilities (shops, banks, health care) and a relaxed timeless way of life. Below is a more detailed explanation of the general area. Click image on right for property in Los Velez area.
Los Vélez Natural Park – Velez Blanco and Velez Rubio, Santa Maria de Nieva
Just over the border with Murcia on the A91 motorway and we re-enter the region of Andalucia and the province of Almeria (where the motorway also changes number to the A92!!). The first exit is the road to Santa Maria de Nieva, and this is one of the most scenic drives in the area (and linking the A92 motorway to the E15 near to Huercal-Overa). But back to the A92 leading towards the two famous white towns of Velez Rubio and Velez-Blanco, both of which are steeped in history and retain their Spanish charm and traditional lifestyle. 
The Los Velez area was an important population centre in prehistoric times, and there are numerous ruins, forts, along with archaeological remains from the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras (now safely excavated). Cave paintings can be found in Cueva de los Letreros, a Unesco world heritage site near Vélez Rubio and La Cueva del Gabar near Vélez Blanco.
Vélez Blanco is a small whitewashed village just 6km north of Velez Rubio. It is easily identifiable from a distance as the town is dominated by the incredible Renaissance castle (an extension of the original Moorish alcazaba, built by the Marquises of Vélez Blanco in the early 16th century). Unfortunately the castle´s interior was cannibalised when the contents of the castle were sold by its then owners, the Dukes of Medina-Sidonia, to a French antiques dealer and much of it eventually ended up being owned by an American millionaire, and subsequently inherited by his local museum of Metropolitan Art. However Velez Blanco town hall has recently re-claimed its heritage and purchased back parts of the castle and is planning a major renovation of this impressive building. This includes the famous Patio de Honor - a fabulous courtyard carved in white marble by Italian craftsmen. The intention is to completely reconstruct the original using marble from the marble quarries of Macael (about 50km away and a town which supplies much of the granite and marble in Spain). The area known as the Blanco valley stretches from the town towards la Parroquia in the province of Murcia and the drive alone is a step back in time, rural tranquillity at its best.
Vélez Rubio is a growing agricultural town surrounded by olive and almond groves, easily accessed by the A92 motorway and located right on the edge of the national park. The most notable monument is easily seen from far away as the sun shimmers on the blue roof tiles of the stunning 18th century Baroque Church of La Encarnación in the centre of the “old” town, accessed by old cobble streets and set in a beautiful cobbled square surrounded by magnificently conserved buildings of architectural interest. Both Velez Rubio and Velez Blanco offer everything you could need in terms of everyday amenities, shops, local bakers (who deliver), banks, restaurants, health care, schools, traditional squares, not to mention the amazing atmosphere which can only be described as their incredible sense of history and “belonging”.
Fortunately, against this ancestral and historically important backdrop, the local mayors and town halls (ayuntamientos) take their ecological and conservation responsibilities very seriously so this is an area where architecturally interesting buildings are preserved and planning rules and regulations for new property are strictly enforced.
The Los Velez countryside was designated a natural park in 1987, and encompasses 22,670 hectares of contrasting landscape, rocky mountain summits (including the famous Maimon) and seemingly endless almond groves (visit in February to March time for a sea of almond blossom ) all overlooked and surrounded by pine clad mountains on one side and the rocky arid slopes on the other. This is one of the greenest areas in Almeria province which is of course renowned for its arid landscape (and, of course, the only desert in Europe).
Almost 50% of the plant varieties to be found in Almeria can be found here including some that grow exclusively in this area as well as exclusive butterfly and tortoise populations. For country lovers this is indeed a rural paradise as there are 17 birds of prey commonly seen in the skies (eagles a regular sight) and this area was declared a protected zone for birds in 2002. Bird life includes different species of hawks, golden eagles, short-toed eagles, booted eagles, goshawks, sparrow hawks, buzzards, griffon vultures, owls and more. Just imagine sitting on your terrace, cool beer in hand, watching the sun rise or set as these birds swoop and soar in what seems like “your” garden.