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Costa Almeria Resort reviews |
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Resort suitability: Couples: Almerimar & Roquetas de Mar. Families: Mojacar & Roquetas de Mar. Nightlife: Aguadulce. |
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Costa Almeria |
The Spanish province of Almeria boasts about 200 miles (322km) of varied, scenic coastline that attracts package tourists to its developed resorts near the main towns, but also offers idyllic spots for nature-lovers to explore with its many unspoilt fishing villages, long sandy beaches and small intimate coves popular with nudists. Sunny and mild, Almeria lies southeast of the Iberian Peninsula on the Mediterranean Sea, still bearing the archaeological evidence of the many ancient cultures, from the Tartessos and Phoenicians to the Romans and Visigoths, who were drawn here by the natural beauty and useful maritime geographic location. In the east the lunar-landscaped Cabo de Gato-Nijar nature reserve with its rugged coastline, attracts hikers, birders and scuba divers. Most visitors flock to the holiday resorts to the east and west of the lively capital city of Almeria, which boasts picturesque squares, some worthy sights to see, cafes, a ferry port and marina. Lovely beaches, marinas, hotels and sports centres provide plenty to keep holiday-makers happy in the resort towns of Mojacar to the east, and Anguadulce, Roquetas de Mar and Almerimar to the west of the city. |
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Independent Costa Almeria resort reviews |
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Aguadulce or "Sweet Water" which was once a peaceful fishing village and smugglers retreat, has expanded into a busy mainly Spanish resort. One of the first in this area, it now boasts a yachting marina to help draw tourism from the Costa del Sol. No village centre to speak of but everything revolves around the marina. The main road and marina offer a good selection of disco's, bars and eateries and a few massage parlours for good measure. Award winning blue-flag Sand and shingle beach. |
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Almeria - The province of Almeria includes a desert like inland areas and some of Andalusia's few remaining unspoiled beaches. This is an ideal area to explore in the early spring, as temperatures climb well into the 100s come late spring and summer. The city of Almeria boasts an extraordinary Moorish Alcazaba, one of the region's finest. You'll find the best beaches in the province to the east of the city, such as El Cabo de Gata; the western beaches are all very developed, much like the rest of the Costa del Sol. The main city, Almeria, is a busy port dominated by Alcazaba, a 1000 year-old Moorish fortress overlooking the metropolis. The highest number of sunshine hours in Europe is recorded annually in the Province of Almeria which with its pristine atmosphere and clear skies was a natural selection for the first experimental solar power station in Europe, a space tracking station and one of the main European astronomical observatories. |
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Almerimar - The resort of Almerimar is a beautiful modern town set around one of the largest marinas in the Med making it an ideal place to laze the sun while watching the world go by. It has its own port, golf course, shopping facilities and everything else the British holidaymaker, or seeker of a new home in the sun would want - but without all the nasty pitfalls of a typical "resort in the sun". Its beautiful port, and
friendly charm makes Almerimar a superb place to make a permanent residence. With over 1000 moorings at the port - this is obviously a popular choice for the boat lovers, and divers alike. |
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Mojacar - This spectacular Moorish fortress town stands on a towering crag overlooking a shore graced by pristine beaches and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean, which has a curious distinction all of its own: American cartoonist Walt Disney is said to have been born here, before emigrating with his parents to the United States. Like many other villages in south-eastern Spain, in the 1960's Mojacar had become a ghost town, since most of its active inhabitants had moved north to find work in the factories of the Barcelona region, and further a field. To attract new residents, the town's mayor gave land away to anyone who promised to build, and within a year picturesque Mojacar had become a thriving art colony. Mainstream tourists and holiday-makers were also later attracted by the beauty and charm of the place and the following decades saw the development of its shoreline, with the construction of hotels and villas. Fortunately, the village has still retained much of its original character, with its Moorish fortress called El Torreón and the Arch of Luciana, as well as the honeycomb of whitewashed, winding streets, each of which seems to lead the traveller to a lookout over the sparkling Mediterranean. Mojacar successfully combines the popular beach holiday with the hillside white village that tourist love to explore. Almeria's thermal waters of Alhama de Almeria and Sierra Alhamilla also deserve a special mention. The natural temperature of these baths varies from 30 degrees to 46 degrees centigrade and their fame dates from Roman times. |
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Roquetas De Mar - Roquetas De Mar is one of the most popular areas of the Costa de Almeria - as its broad and well kept beaches, abundance of facilities, and coastal location make it a favourite for tourists For those who enjoy water bikes, fishing, snorkelling, windsurfing or water-skiing - this would be the perfect location for your action packed break. All the beaches have been awarded the European Blue Flag for excellence - and it has developed a plan for tourist excellence by preparing the necessary infrastructure to make your stay a stay of unforgettable memories. With open-air cafes, traditional Spanish bars and lively music you will still manage to find a spot to lay your beach towel. Situated on the western side of the Gulf of Almeria - it is only 18km's from the capital. A surface area of 60km2, it is 7m above sea level and has a population of just over 55,000 inhabitants. Nature parks are in abundance, and in Roquetas - there is the "Punta Entinas-Sabinar Nature Spot on the south western side of the municipality with 1960 hectares running parallel to the coast. With over 2000 species of catalogued birds and specific flora forming one of the best dune ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula. |
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Vera - At the north of the Costa de Almeria are the lovely beaches of Vera, a number of new complexes are being constructed here. The fishing village of Garrucha is about a twenty minute stroll along the promenade from Playas del Sur. Here, you can relax in one of the many fresh fish restaurants and watch the local fishermen as they arrive with their catch. Many amenities are to be found in Garrucha - restaurants, bars, shops, banks and an amazing weekly market.
Just a few minutes drive along the coast from Garrucha is Mojacar Beach - here you will find watersports and many restaurants, bars and shops. A drive up into the mountains brings you to the typically Andalucian Mojacar Village which is full of old buildings and a beautiful church to explore. There are shops selling traditional antiques and jewellery, restaurants with typical Andalucian cooking and tapas bars all set amongst the cobbled lanes. Many other towns/villages are well worth a drive through the stunning mountain scenery. |
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ABTA & ATOL protection is included on all holidays |
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