Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Garrucha, Spain your home away from home

Garrucha is a fantastic place to be. One of the few remaining fishing towns that have not lost their character to mass tourism on the Costa de Almeria, Spain, Garrucha has gained a reputation as being the ‘sun and seafood’ capital of Andalucia, with only the freshest fish being served, caught straight off the shores of the town.

Things to do in Garrucha, Spain

As a famous fishing port, there are a huge number of opportunities to head out into the Mediterranean to catch a record fish, but it is the beaches in Garrucha that really capture the imagination. The palm lined bay is lined by wonderfully soft sands, perfect for a host of sports, or simply relaxing on, soaking in the Mediterranean sunshine.

The glorious sandy beaches in Garrucha stretch as far as the eye can see, and this is the only town beach that has been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety. There is a 2km promenade filled with Garrucha jet ski and boat hire centres, cafes and little shops selling all the equipment needed for a full day of fun on the beaches in Garrucha. Snorkelling in Garrucha is particularly good fun due to the wealth of marine life and clear waters of the Mediterranean. If you would like to try scuba diving, there are some fantastic Garrucha snorkelling and scuba diving centres to choose from too, catering for all levels of ability and experience.

The restaurants in Garrucha are absolutely magnificent, famous throughout the region, and very proud of their wares. The seafood restaurants are particularly special, serving the freshest red prawns you will be able to find anywhere in Europe. The irresistible smell of cooked fish spills out over the beaches in Garrucha during the evenings, which is almost impossible to ignore! If you would like to try your hand at cooking Mediterranean seafood, the daily fish market in the evening is the only place to start.

There are three fantastic championship golf courses to choose from whilst staying in a self catering Garrucha holiday rental, all of which are within 10km of the town centre. The Marina de la Torre Golf course is just 2km away, offering 18 holes of testing golf to anyone who can provide a handicap certificate.

If you are lucky enough to be able to rent a holiday rental in Garrucha during the second week of August, the Garrucha Festival will make your holiday an absolute delight. Each night is a festival of music, dancing and food.

Places to visit on holiday to Garrucha, Spain

The most popular resort in the area is the fantastic beach resort of Mojacar Playa. The 5km beach promenade is filled with entertainment centres and water sports options, and the whole town seems to move to the sound of live music.

Weather in Garrucha, Spain

The weather in Garrucha is sublime, with a staggering 320 days of sunshine a year. Average monthly temperatures in the summer reach 27˚C, with daily peaks almost guaranteed to be well into the mid 30’s daily from June until early September. Even during the depths of winter, average temperatures are usually above 15˚C during the day.

Cheap flights to Garrucha, Spain

A villa rental in Garrucha can be reached in just 45 minutes from Almeria Airport (LEI). There are many flights from across the UK to Almeria, provided by a large range of airlines. Airport transfers are quite expensive from Almeria, but rental car hire is surprisingly cheap.