Coast, Beaches & the Village:
The coast is a beautiful mixture of rocky coves & beaches. There are a couple of shingle beaches within the village (2 min walk) & sandy beaches at either end (5 min walk) of the village linked by a lovely promenade. Further down the coast at San Juan there are miles of sandy beaches with beach cafes & sun-bed hire etc. Also 10 mins away by car is the large beach of Mojacar on the other side of Garrucha. Villaricos is a small honest fishing village with a vibrant market on Sunday morning. It is well situated to visit larger towns & investigate other areas of the beautiful Almanzora valley. Nearby there are place of historical interest through to water parks & the favoured Crocodile Club with it's fantastic kids swimming pool, jacuzzi & play area at Desert Springs to completely relax on the long hot sunny afternoons.
Shops & Golf:
The village has 2 small supermarkets, a butcher, fishmonger, restaurants and bars – all within 2-5 minute walk. Larger supermarkets can be found at Garrucha (10 mins away). Other places of interest – Vera 5 mins, Cuevas de Almanzora 15 min, Almeria 50 min & San Juan de los Terreros 15 min. Desert Springs & the Crocodile Club are 10 minutes away. Within in the village there are two dive centres & also fishing trips can be arranged. The Cabo Gato National park is within 30 minutes drive for anyone interest in hill walking. There are at least 4 quality golf courses within 10-15 minutes drive, one of them being Desert Springs resort. The colourful market that springs up in the village on Sunday morning definitely worth a walk around.
The Apartment:
This is a small, traditionally built development in the heart of a friendly fishing village next to the marina. It is secure & child friendly throughout the development. There is a swimming pool, jacuzzi, courtyard & rockery landscapes - all of which are lit up in the evening. Ample space for the kids to play in the courtyard immediately outside the front door with space for barbecuing on the terrace with outdoor table & chairs.
marks the location of the property in Mojacar area
