Location: Roquetas de Mar in Spain
Nearest Airport:
Almeria at 25
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Nearest Ferry:
Almeria at 15
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Nearest Train:
Almeria at 18
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Nearest Motorway:
jct 429 on to the N-340 at 5
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 100.0
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Car: not necessary
Roquetas de Mar is situated 25 km west of Almeria and 160 km East of Malaga. To the west are the Sierra Nevada Mountains, these protect the area from bad weather so the climate is pleasant all year round. Rainfall in this area is scarce and so the sun shines for 320 days a year. Roquetas de Mar is also popular amongst golfers of all standards and has a choice of courses within a 15 minute drive. The wide promenade in Roquetas is popular with walkers, roller bladders, joggers and bikers. The sandy beach stretches for miles is popular with bathers. The local port offers trips including the glass bottom boat and has an early morning fish market for seafood fans. Excursions are popular including ancient Granada and the spectacular Alhambra palace. The Cabo de Gata area of natural beauty is only a short journey away. For the children and young at heart there is Mini Hollywood theme park and zoo, and a local water park.