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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (14) Of course Almunecar is on the coast and has several beaches, divided by a high, rocky headland. You can climb up 'Penos del Santa' to the crucifix at the top for a great view in both directions.
Playa de San Cristobal is the longest and prettiest beach. It has fine grey pebbles which are very comfortable to sit on. There are a number of bars and restaurants actually on the beach, with superb sea views. There was an excellent yellow sunset when I was there.
The seafront comes alive in the cool evening, couples walking hand in hand, elderly Almunecarians sitting on the benches watching the world go by. At the far northwest end there were three or four groups of locals playing 'boules' (or whatever the Spanish call it) on the beach. Leave a Comment Address: SeafrontDirections: You are always with 5-10 minutes walk of a beach.
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"As it has for centuries, the Castillo de San Miguel dominates the Almunecar skyline. Originally built by Romans in the 1st century BC, the Moors developed the castle into an impressive fortress whose defences included three separately walled precincts, 46 towers and turrets and three main gates".
In the old part of town, the castle is at the top of the hill (recommend you go in the cool of the early morning/evening). In extremely 'good nic' for it's amazing age, this is a must for lovers of castles and there are some lovely views of the town and coastline, so take your camera. For those interested in archaeology, there are some extremely old artifacts in the castle museum.
*Update* The castle turned out to be almost next door to our little house. Very nice, although you can see the modern refurbs clearly, it still has a good castle vibe ; ) Some evenings there were concerts held. These were of good quality musicianship, in a very medeival night time atmosphere and a bargain at 5 euros to get in. Recommended. Leave a Comment Address: top of the hill, old townDirections: Open: Tuesdays-Saturdays - from 10.30h to 13.30h and from 17.30h to 20.00h Sundays & Holidays - from 10.30h to 14.00h Closed Mondays You can pretty much see the castle from wherever...
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Almunecar has 19 kms of coastline, incorporating 26 different beaches. These beaches are not white sand; most have pebbles, some have sand, but all have very clear water.
Based on the western side of town is playa San Cristobal. Here you will find sand, chiringuitos and all facilities. The atmosphere is usually lively, although never too lively (we were there in August and it was just fine and good for the small people). This beach has been awarded the blue flag for cleanlines and facilities.
We also took a short drive alng the coast (direction Mlaga 4kms) to La Herradura beach. A horseshoe shaped bay, sheltered from the breeze by the hills, it is very popular and yet unspoilt. Beach bars line the promenade and the village of La Herradura can be explored in the evening.
El Muerto beach is a charming small cove boasting light, fine sand and is reached by a pathway through the rocks.
The pretty Cotobro beach has attractive retaurants and bars.
The largest and liveliest beach is Velillla. Popular and close to hotels and apartment blocks, this is rarely a quiet option, but a happy spot for families and fun.
Nearly all these beaches are good for snorkling and there is an abundance of fish to spot in very shallow water.
Boats can be hired on the busier beaches, there is a dive school at Marina del Este and La Herradura specialises in windsurfing etc
Sadly due to global warming which is causing the sea temperature to rise, the med has seen big swarms of jellyfish in shallow waters in recent years. There is now a flag system that warns you if it is safe to swim. We had around 2 days where some of these little monsters arrived, but otherwise it wa ok. You will know when they're there as they're in their thousands! The local council has invested in sea cleaning boats which clear them up pretty quick. They cause a sting which is best treated with vinegar directly on the sting. Nothing serious, but unpleasant all the same. Leave a Comment
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Almunecar has one of the more splendid Oficina de Tourismo in the region! It is located in a wonderful, multicoloured Palace not far from the San Cristobal seafront. Enter via the side gate on Avenida de Europa.
This is the Najarra Palace, dating from the nineteenth century. It also has a leafy, tranquil garden, with palm trees and a neo-Islamic fountain.
It seemed to keep typical Almunecar hours, closing for a long lunch mid-afternoon then staying open till early evening. It was open on Mondays too.
There is also a small tourist booth not far from Almunecar's Bus Station, near the main through-route, on Avenida Fenicia. I would recommend you stop there first when you arrive by coach. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida de EuropaPhone: 958 63 11 25Directions: Between the Botanical Gardens and the Playa de San CristobalWebsite: http://www.almunecar.info
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Like many places in this area, Almunecar has lots of archaological remains. They are well preserved and easy to find. There is also a superb Archaological Museum which I was unable to visit (closed on Mondays) - my dear mother went there later in the week and was most impressed!
Close to the Bus Station next to the Carrera de la Concepcion is a large Roman aqueduct. Apparently this was used to transport the towns water supply until recently!!!
Below the Castle, nearer the beach and next to the Botanical Gardens are the remains of a large fish factory, dating back over 2000 years. Almunecar was an important settlement for the Phoenicians and the Romans. You can see the many storage areas where salted fish was prepared and then exported across the Mediterranean. This was once on the coast, so you will be able to appreciate how the coast has moved over 1500 years! Leave a Comment Address: Avenida Europa/Carrera de la Concepcion
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Beneath the Castle and next to the Avenida de Europa is the El Majuelo Botanical Garden. You can appreciate why the area is called the 'Costa Tropical' ~ here are over 180 tropical trees and plants, living happily in the open air.
A new addition amongst the trees is a small sculpture park. A number of large, cream-coloured carved stone sculptures were being installed in November 2005. I believe the sculptor was of Syrian origin. The statues certainly gave the impression of Phoenician artefacts, curvaceous and tactile.
At the opposite end of the park are a number of craft shops, selling paintings, weaving and other souvenirs. And immediately next-door are the extensive old Phoenician salting pits, some of which are still hidden beneath the gardens. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida de EuropaDirections: Avenida de Europa runs from the town's Indoor Market all the way to the main beach, and tourist office. Or take the winding road down from the Castle.
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The famous English writer Laurie Lee lived in Almunecar during the Spanish Civil War. There is a monument to his memory above the Puerta del Mar Beach.
Laurie Lee came over to Spain in his 20's to study and travel in southern Spain. He lived in Almunecar from 1935-38. In 1951 he returned to Almunecar to meet up with old anti-Franco friends, only to find that many of these men of the village had mysteriously disappeared. Lee wrote a book in 1955 which described his return to Almunecar and his attempts to find out what had happened to the people he once knew.
Its a strange sort of monument to my eyes. Rather like a chimney, or a lighthouse! Leave a Comment Address: Paseo del AltilloDirections: Playa Puerta del Mar is the beach to the east of the town. The monument is just above the beach amongst the palm trees.
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Just see how beautiful these mountains are. Just stop your car somewhere on the way and go for a little walk.
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This is a locally written bilingual magazine with lots of useful info on places to eat, things to do and life in general in this area. Ideal holiday reading. Jokes, puzzles, useful local telephone numbers, and more. There is also a forum called Costaliving Forum. Both magazine and forum are of interest to anybody interested in this area and in particular to those who may be visiting with a view to moving to the area. Highly recommended.
Available at El Globo Cafe Bar, also recommended, Paseo Almunecar. (above the underground car park). Address: AlmunecarDirections: El Globo Cafe Bar, Paseo Almunecar, see above.Website: costalivingforums.com (OR) costalivingmagazine.com
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a monthly magazine (A5 size) and free, which gives you information on what's on and where to go. We followed the guide to a Restaurant called the Blu Bar in the centre of Almunecar and it was fantastic! Leave a Comment
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