Almunecar Tourist Information and Almunecar Holiday Guide

This page is all about the town of Almunecar on the Costa del Sol coast of Spain. It contains useful Almunecar tourist information for people intending to visit or holiday in Almunecar.

ALMUNECAR TOURIST INFORMATION

In this tourist guide to the tourist resort of Almunecar on the Costa del Sol in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, apartments to rent, map, sightseeing, weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Almunecar.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Almunecar. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and webcams of Almunecar.

Almunecar is an historic town situated on the Costa Tropical in southern Spain. The resort is popular with Spanish holidaymakers, although an increasing number of foreign residents have made this town their home in recent years. Almunecar's history dates back to the 8th century BC when the Phoenicians established a trading post here. After the end of the Roman occupation, the town became an important Moorish stronghold before finally being taken by the Christians in the late 15th century.

Almunecar's beachfront is divided in two by a large rocky outcrop known as the Penon del Santo. The best beach, Playa de San Cristobal, stretches westwards from this rock, while the Playa Puerta del Mar is located to the east. Close to the Penon del Santo is the Lori Sexi ornothological park which is home to over 1,000 birds. The many species include peacocks, doves, parrots, ostriches and water birds.

The Aquatropic water park can be found next to Velilla beach. The are many water-flumes and rides including Kamikaze, the ring-rapids, with many sizes of pools, wave machine and waterfall. There are sun terraces, snack bars and a restaurant.

HISTORY OF ALMUNECAR

Almunecar's most dominant tourist attraction is the Castillo de San Miguel which overlooks the town. Most of what we see today was built after the Christians recaptured Almunecar from the Moors in 1489, although there had been a fortification on this site since Roman times. After the Peninsular Wars of the early 19th century, the castle fell into disrepair and used as a cemetery. It was eventually restored in the 1980's and opened to the public. Attached to the castle is a small visitor centre which houses various artifacts excavated from the site. There are more local finds in the Archaeological Museum, including an ancient Egyptian amphora that is thought to be around 3,500 years old.

The castle complex is home to the Alfareria del Castillo pottery, which produces objects inspired by archaeological finds. A short distance from here is the beautiful botanic gardens of the Majuelo park. These gardens contain Europe's biggest collection of sub-tropical plants. In the centre of the park are the remains of a fish-salting workshop that dates back to Phoenician times.

Another important historical attraction is the Roman aqueduct, built during the 1st century AD. Parts of the aqueduct are in excellent condition, including an impressive 70-metre long section with two tiers of arches, located just outside the town.

Almunecar's nightlife, which comes to life during the summer months, is centred on the old town's Plaza Kelibia and the bars along Playa Puerta del Mar. There are several good restaurants along the seafront, including Restaurante Calabre, which specialises in seafood, and La Galeria, known for its innovative cuisine.

Around 4 miles (7km) to the west of Almunecar is the little resort of La Herradura, popular for its seafood restaurants, pretty bay and choice of water sports. The warm breezes which rise up in to the hills surrounding the town mean this area is also a magnet for paragliders.

GETTING TO ALMUNECAR

Almunecar bus station is on the Avenida Juan Carlos I. There are buses from here to Almeria, Granada, Malaga, Nerja and nearby La Herradura. The town's friendly tourist office, which can provide information and maps, is situated near the Parque del Majuelo.

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MAP OF ALMUNECAR

Our handy interactive tourist map of Almunecar is best used as a tourist information guide as it shows some of the best sights, attractions, tourist spots, famous landmarks and places of interest in Almunecar. Alternatively use it as a street map to help you with driving directions and travel information, to and from Almunecar. You can use it from your place of origin such as Malaga Airport.

On the map of Almunecar we show the locations of Almunecar's best-known tourist attractions, sights, famous buildings, museums, galleries, parks, beaches, golf courses, tourist offices, markets, hotels, apartments and restaurants within Almunecar.

Heading east along the coast roads N-340, A-7 and E-15 towards Nerja we come across La Herradura, Los Guerras, Torre Caleta, Torre del Pino, Torre del Rio de la Miel, Torre de Maro, Maro, Cuevas de Nerja and Nerja.

Heading west towards Salobrena we come across Velilla, Velila Taramay, Torre del Diablo, Alta Mar, Monte de los Almendros and then Salobrena.

MOVING TO ALMUNECAR - LIVING IN ALMUNECAR

If you have found this guide on Almunecar because you are thinking moving to the Almunecar area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to Almunecar Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

6 MUST-DO TOURIST EXCURSIONS FROM ALMUNECAR

If you are going to a holiday to Almunecar, here are some of our ideas for excursions so you make the most of your trip to the Costa del Sol:

1. Trip to the glitzy tourist resort of Marbella known for its rich and famous residents and visitors.
2. Mijas is a lovely white-washed village in the mountains.
3. Malaga is the main city on the Costa del Sol but it does have the Picasso museum.
4. Granada to visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace or to ski!
5. Daytrips to the nice tourist resorts of Motril or Torrox.
6. Go inland to the pretty town of Ronda.

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