Almuñecar
Almuñecar – (pronounced almunYECKcar ) is a picturesque Andalusian coastal town, located on the Costa Tropical in the province of Granada. Getting there from Malaga airport is an easy 1hr. drive along the A7 coastal motorway.
The Old Town
The old town has narrow streets that appear to get narrower as you try to navigate the town by car, follow our advice and choose to walk around the town. Head across from the bus station and uphill towards the old town and the town hall and church. From here you can head towards the main square, you can sit and enjoy a drink and snack or continue onto the castle which is signposted. You may want to stop at the Cave of the Seven Palaces. It is neither a cave and doesn’t house any royalty, but is it the remains of a Palace and is the home of the archaeological museum. On the hill. is the castle. This is also a great spot to take panoramic photographs of the town. Inside the castle, there are many ancient artefacts to look at and admire and the walk around the ramparts gives you an amazing view all around the area.
Not far from the castle down the hill are El Majuelo Park and botanical gardens which are full of amazing plants, sculptures, and paths to meander. You will find authentic artisan workshops where you may see the artists work and purchase goods. The view of the historic Phoenician and Roman Fish-Salting Factory are the best. Often events are held in the botanical gardens. Check during your stay for more information.
Tandem Paragliding
If you are curious about the sport and want to give it a try or you just want an amazing experience in Spain, then you should give Tandem Paragliding a try. You can soar in the Spanish skies with a professional, fully licensed and insured tandem pilot, who has many years of flying experience and will make you feel at ease. You will fly safely attached to your pilot taking in all of the wonderful views (while he is doing the work!) and guiding your descent.
Flights will be from Cenes de la Vega or La Herradura, in accordance with the best wind, From Almuñécar you can see people paragliding just above Marina del Este. In La Herradura, you can just look down at the east end of the beach and you will see them dotting the sky.
Fiestas
Spain has amazing culture and there are many local fiestas during the year which you can attend. Below are some which happened in 2018 and dates will be available shortly on almunecarinfo.com for 2019.
Neighborhood Fiestas!
- Fiestas of the neighbourhood of San Sebastián in honour of its patron
- Fiestas of the Taramay district – first weekend of July.
- Fiestas of the neighbourhood of Los Marinos in honour of Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Patron Saint of Sailors)
- Patron Saint festivities in honour of Virgen de la Antigua, Patron Saint of the City – Feria
- Festivities in honour of San Miguel (Patron Saint of San Miguel district)
- Festivities in honour of the Virgin Mother of the neighbourhood of Torrecuevas
- Fiestas of the neighbourhood of the Carrera de la Concepción in honor of the Immaculate Conception
Almuñécar Feria & La Herradura Feria
The Feria is a Fair with some carnival rides and traditional activities and celebrations. This is usually several days long and it is the week leading up to the respective patron saint’s day.
- La Herradura Feria
- Almuñécar Feria
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is Europe’s most southerly ski resort. To get there just head east along the coast from Almuñecar towards Motril then follow the signs for Granada. From the motorway as you approach Granada City, take the exit marked “Alhambra / Sierra Nevada”. You’ll soon be approaching a tunnel which you should go under in the right-hand lane. Immediately after the tunnel is a filter lane that takes you up the mountain. From Almuñecar to the ski village of Pradollano (2100m) it will take you about 1½ hours when there’s no traffic. On mornings when the slopes are all open and there are many skiers heading up to the resort, this will take longer. If you’re heading up there during a heavy snowfall you will almost certainly need snow chains which can be purchased on the way up.
The ski resort reaches a peak at Veleta (3394m) from where skiers can see across the Mediterranean to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco on the clearest of days. The official Sierra Nevada website provides information about current conditions in Spanish.
Scuba Diving around Almuñecar
With visibility of up to 30 metres and summer water temperatures of 14°C to 29°C the waters of the Costa Tropical around Almuñecar are ideal for scuba diving. Numerous PADI dive centres are located in Almuñecar, La Herradura and Marina del Este which offer the beginner’s open water diver course. The same companies will take qualified divers out to some fascinating local dive sites.
Cycling
With the Sierra Nevada mountains lying just to the north of the apartment, the perfect cycling holiday is on your doorstep. Whether you want a challenging climb up The Goat’s Path or a leisurely trip into town along the sea-front, we have the cycling facilities for you. If you want to hire a bike then visit Costa Tropical Cycling which is situated a short walk away along the sea-front between the apartment and the town centre.