Almeria Area Information
Coastal Area Information
Mojacar Playa
Mojacar Village still retains its Moorish character and architecture and is located on a rocky hilltop in the Sierra Cabrera mountains overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The Sierra Cabrera is a truly stunning backdrop that changes colour as the day progresses including orange and purple.& The beautiful bright light here and the 3,000 hours of sunshine guaranteed each year has made this area very attractive to artists, photographers and sculptors as well as for year round living and holiday-making.
As a whole the town and Playa offers something for everyone, for both holidaying and full-time living. There are many places of architectural and historical interest, such as the Castle, the Church of Santa Maria, the Fuente (where people can still collect spring water to drink), the Plazas, and the City Gate. There is an exceptional range of restaurants and bars to choose from catering for all tastes, including Indian and Mexican and with many restaurants in the pueblo offering breath-taking views of the bay and wider coastline.
Vera and Garrucha
Vera is a prosperous town 6km from the coast that has much to offer with many shops rich in handicraft and restaurants with tempting traditional cuisine, including Spanish Tapas - little dishes of local foods and delicacies. Playas de Vera, as the name suggests, is along the coast and offers a huge range of activities with lush golf courses and exquisite club houses, an aqua park with whirling water rides and slides, charming shops and, naturally, white sandy beaches complete with sea grass umbrellas, palm trees and sparkling seas.
Garrucha is an old and well established town with origins back to the 16th century when it was founded by a group of fishermen who protected themselves from pirate attacks by constructing a tower. There is a beautiful promenade that runs the length of the town with wide sandy beaches stretching to crystal clear waters on one side, and palm trees, restaurants, cafes, shops and the town extending out on the other. Like all Spanish towns, there are many fiestas with colourful parades that wind through the town at various times of the year - it will be hard to miss one!
Turre
Follow the road from old Mojacar across the dry farmland and you’ll soon spot the small town of Turre. With wonderful architecture, a traditional Spanish feel and a number of excellent restaurants it’s a great place to get away from the usual tourist attractions. The supermarkets are good value and its good to stock up on wine, food and local produce during your visit.
Los Gallardos
Los Gallardos is a small town between the mountain ranges of Bedar, Los Filabres and Cabrera and the Aguas River. The town developed around the mines of east Bedar at the end of the 19th century. It is perfectly situated being just 30 minutes from Almeria airport and a few minutes from the motorway, giving easy access to the rest of Spain. Yet it is only 10 minutes drive to the coast for the beaches and golf courses. There are some good bars and restaurants, a bank, shops, a supermarket, medical centre and a pharmacy.
Sierra Cabrera / Cortijo Grande
Cabrera and Cortijo Grande are prestigious areas lying on the Sierra Cabrera mountain range, just a short distance from the beaches at Mojacar.
The Sierra Cabrera Mountains, whose peaks rise to nearly one thousand metres above sea level, overlook the towns of Carboneras, Los Gallardos, Mojácar, Turre and Sorbas. The area is rich in natural resources, from minerals to plants and wildlife, and is regarded as an area of natural beauty.
Palomares
Only 1 km from the coast, Palomares village retains a Spanish feel largely unaffected by the coastal development of the area. Palomares is ideally placed for golfers; Desert Springs (5 mins), Valle del Este (20 mins) and Marina de la Torre (20 mins).The village has various shops, banks, doctor, chemist and a number of Spanish bars offering tapas and light snacks. The main fiesta is in early August. Within walking distance of Palomares is a long stretch of sandy beach and tree covered picnic area, with two Spanish beach bars offering typical Spanish fare during the high season. Slightly further a way are numerous rocky coves waiting to be discovered and often empty even in high season.
Villaricos
Villaricos is a small, unspoilt fishing village, both charming and tranquil, which maintains a typical Spanish feel. Villaricos has two harbours that sit at each end of the village linked by a broad promenade with numerous places to sit and contemplate. Villaricos is known for it's crystal clear warm waters and it's fabulous diving and for those with their water wings there is a local diving school. Just beyond Villaricos is a rugged undeveloped coastline where you can relax in peace and solitude amongst the rock pools and sand. There are a good selection of restaurants and bars with food at very reasonable prices and cuisine ranging from native Spanish to British pub food. There is small market every Sunday morning in the square.
Cuevas de Almanzora
Cuevas is one of the oldest towns in the province, lying in the fertile valley of the Almanzora River. In the early 19th century silver was discovered in the Sierra Almagrera Mountains. The news spread like wild fire and Cuevas became home to many a fortune hunter. The town got its name from the artificial caves in the nearby hills once inhabited by miners. The impressive legacy of this silver rush can be seen all around from the elegant family houses of the mining barons to the grand avenues, churches and statues. Many of the grand houses remain and its well worth walking around the old town of Cuevas to gaze at the bourgeois architecture. Modern day Cuevas offers all amenities from Banks, supermarkets, doctors, shops, bars and restaurants.
Inland Area Information
Mojacar Playa
Mojacar Village still retains its Moorish character and architecture and is located on a rocky hilltop in the Sierra Cabrera mountains overlooking the Mediterranean sea. The Sierra Cabrera is a truly stunning backdrop that changes colour as the day progresses including orange and purple.& The beautiful bright light here and the 3,000 hours of sunshine guaranteed each year has made this area very attractive to artists, photographers and sculptors as well as for year round living and holiday-making.
As a whole the town and Playa offers something for everyone, for both holidaying and full-time living. There are many places of architectural and historical interest, such as the Castle, the Church of Santa Maria, the Fuente (where people can still collect spring water to drink), the Plazas, and the City Gate. There is an exceptional range of restaurants and bars to choose from catering for all tastes, including Indian and Mexican and with many restaurants in the pueblo offering breath-taking views of the bay and wider coastline.
Vera and Garrucha
Vera is a prosperous town 6km from the coast that has much to offer with many shops rich in handicraft and restaurants with tempting traditional cuisine, including Spanish Tapas - little dishes of local foods and delicacies. Playas de Vera, as the name suggests, is along the coast and offers a huge range of activities with lush golf courses and exquisite club houses, an aqua park with whirling water rides and slides, charming shops and, naturally, white sandy beaches complete with sea grass umbrellas, palm trees and sparkling seas.
Garrucha is an old and well established town with origins back to the 16th century when it was founded by a group of fishermen who protected themselves from pirate attacks by constructing a tower. There is a beautiful promenade that runs the length of the town with wide sandy beaches stretching to crystal clear waters on one side, and palm trees, restaurants, cafes, shops and the town extending out on the other. Like all Spanish towns, there are many fiestas with colourful parades that wind through the town at various times of the year - it will be hard to miss one!
Turre
Follow the road from old Mojacar across the dry farmland and you’ll soon spot the small town of Turre. With wonderful architecture, a traditional Spanish feel and a number of excellent restaurants it’s a great place to get away from the usual tourist attractions. The supermarkets are good value and its good to stock up on wine, food and local produce during your visit.
Los Gallardos
Los Gallardos is a small town between the mountain ranges of Bedar, Los Filabres and Cabrera and the Aguas River. The town developed around the mines of east Bedar at the end of the 19th century. It is perfectly situated being just 30 minutes from Almeria airport and a few minutes from the motorway, giving easy access to the rest of Spain. Yet it is only 10 minutes drive to the coast for the beaches and golf courses. There are some good bars and restaurants, a bank, shops, a supermarket, medical centre and a pharmacy.
Sierra Cabrera / Cortijo Grande
Cabrera and Cortijo Grande are prestigious areas lying on the Sierra Cabrera mountain range, just a short distance from the beaches at Mojacar.
The Sierra Cabrera Mountains, whose peaks rise to nearly one thousand metres above sea level, overlook the towns of Carboneras, Los Gallardos, Mojácar, Turre and Sorbas. The area is rich in natural resources, from minerals to plants and wildlife, and is regarded as an area of natural beauty.
Palomares
Only 1 km from the coast, Palomares village retains a Spanish feel largely unaffected by the coastal development of the area. Palomares is ideally placed for golfers; Desert Springs (5 mins), Valle del Este (20 mins) and Marina de la Torre (20 mins).The village has various shops, banks, doctor, chemist and a number of Spanish bars offering tapas and light snacks. The main fiesta is in early August. Within walking distance of Palomares is a long stretch of sandy beach and tree covered picnic area, with two Spanish beach bars offering typical Spanish fare during the high season. Slightly further a way are numerous rocky coves waiting to be discovered and often empty even in high season.
Villaricos
Villaricos is a small, unspoilt fishing village, both charming and tranquil, which maintains a typical Spanish feel. Villaricos has two harbours that sit at each end of the village linked by a broad promenade with numerous places to sit and contemplate. Villaricos is known for it's crystal clear warm waters and it's fabulous diving and for those with their water wings there is a local diving school. Just beyond Villaricos is a rugged undeveloped coastline where you can relax in peace and solitude amongst the rock pools and sand. There are a good selection of restaurants and bars with food at very reasonable prices and cuisine ranging from native Spanish to British pub food. There is small market every Sunday morning in the square.
Cuevas de Almanzora
Cuevas is one of the oldest towns in the province, lying in the fertile valley of the Almanzora River. In the early 19th century silver was discovered in the Sierra Almagrera Mountains. The news spread like wild fire and Cuevas became home to many a fortune hunter. The town got its name from the artificial caves in the nearby hills once inhabited by miners. The impressive legacy of this silver rush can be seen all around from the elegant family houses of the mining barons to the grand avenues, churches and statues. Many of the grand houses remain and its well worth walking around the old town of Cuevas to gaze at the bourgeois architecture. Modern day Cuevas offers all amenities from Banks, supermarkets, doctors, shops, bars and restaurants.