Costa Almeria

Despite major expansion the two main resorts in Almeria have been built with some consideration for the local heritage and the pace remains unhurried, which has helped to maintain the quaint Spanish atmosphere.

Many of the hotel complexes are geared-up for mature holidaymakers and golfers, there are 3 courses locally.

If you are looking for a beach holiday, though uncrowded even in the peak summer months the beaches here tend to be an uncomfortable mix of sand and gravel.

The transfer from the airport to Mojacar can be uncomfortable for poor travelers due to the mountain roads.

Excursions:

Enjoy Costa Almeria with a good guide book

• The sprawling city of Granada is closest to Roquetas de Mar and is a magnet for culture vultures offering some great shopping opportunities thanks to the huge department stores nearby.
• Guided tours around the historic Alhambra Palace, with its natural water garden feature are a big attraction.
• Also inland is the area known as Mini-Hollywood - made famous by the Clint Eastwood spaghetti westerns which were filmed there. According to the tour guides some scenes from 'Lawrence of Arabia' were also shot against the barren landscape.
• Mario Park is a popular water park in nearby Vera.
• For information on golf in the region click on

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