Almería - Super 8 Club

Almería was founded in 955 by Abd ar-Rahman III. as a main port of his empire. Under Moorish rule, the city experienced prosperity through the production and export of silk fabrics. After a temporary conquest by King Alfonso VII of Castile-León in 1147, Almería was again under Moorish control from 1157. In 1489 "Los Reyes Católicos" Ferdinand and Isabel conquered the city. Already three years later Almería became a bishop's see with the founding of the diocese.

The 16th century was a century of natural disasters for Almería; It suffered at least four major earthquakes (1512, 1522, 1529, 1550). In addition, that century saw regular attacks by Berber pirates, which continued into the 18th century. Mainly residents of the coastal areas were deported into slavery in North Africa. This is why some old building eg the Cathedral are fortified and look like castles.

In 1979 The Buggles sang "Video killed the Radio Star". Soon later "Super 8" was a victim of video as well.