Spain - Almeria

Almeria is the capital of the province, situated in the middle of the bay to which it gives its name. The passing of different civilisations has left behind a rich monumental heritage, headed by the Alcazaba, the magnificent Muslim fortress which dominates the whole city. Towards the west, before reaching Aguadulce, the coastline begins to change, forming high cliffs. From here onwards, the terrain flattens out, making for an ideal tourist area, currently undergoing expansion: Roquetas de Mar, which maintains the Tower of Castle of Santa Ana from its past, sits among wide beaches and magnificent hotel facilities. All along this stretch of coast are tourist installations for practising sports, such as golf, tennis, sailing, windsurfing, etc; Almerimar is an attractive example. Beautiful beaches such as Guardias Viejas, Balerma and Balanegra lead to Adra, a town of Phoenician origin, which reached its era of splendour under the Romans. To the east of Almeria, stretching out along 20 km of golden beaches, is situated the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. Close by San Miguel de Cabo de Gata, which contains interesting Roman and Arab archaeological sites, are the protected areas of Las Amoladeras and Las Salinas Natural Site.

Holiday Apartment with communal pool in Villaricos, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain A brand new luxury 2 bedroom apartment in a beautiful setting, directly opposite the harbour in the picturesque fishing village of Villaricos, near Mojacar. 195 - 395 GBP per week

Sleeps 6 Ref. SP639