Self-catering holiday homes: Palomares

Make a holiday rental property or villa in Palomares, Spain your home away from home

Palomares is a charming town with an undeniable Spanish atmosphere, set a little back from the much celebrated beaches of the Costa da Almeria. A Palomares villa is the perfect location for those wishing to experience true Spain, as close to the beaches as possible without staying in an international resort. Nestled between coast and mountains, Palomares really does provide the best of both worlds.

Things to do in Palomares, Spain

A holiday rental property in Palomares is just 1km from the coast, making beach holidays an absolute delight. You can easily walk from your Palomares villa to the beach, which never becomes crowded, even during the height of summer. There are many miles on which to relax, with fine, golden sand between your toes. Although there are no water sports centres in Palomares, there are plenty of opportunities to try sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving in the area.

Palomares is a magnificent base for walking holidays too. The coastal path from Palomares to Villaricos is truly spectacular, and the route is particularly popular as many coastal sightseeing boat trips, deep sea fishing excursions and scuba diving trips leave from the two small marinas in Villaricos. The scuba diving is especially spectacular, allowing you to discover the Spanish coast from an entirely new angle.

There is a wonderful golf course just outside Palomares, with stunning views across the coast and enough challenges to entertain even the finest golfers. The Desert Springs Golf Course is a fine 18 hole course, rivalling the finest of Arizona’s famous desert courses. There is a driving range and a golf academy should you wish to make sure you are playing at the top of your game before heading to the first tee, and as long as you have remembered to pack your handicap certificate, arranging a tee-off time is remarkably easy at any time of year. There are a further 2 fine golf courses within a five minute drive too, the Valle de Este and the Marina de la Torre.

Places to visit on holiday in Palomares, Spain

Those looking for a major beach resort filled with tourist facilities and water sports centres must head to the famous beach resort of Mojacar Playa. The resort is a hugely popular resort, with many miles of beaches and a variety of excellent international restaurants and bars in which to enjoy your evenings.

Weather in Palomares, Spain

The climate of Palomares means that there is never a bad time to be staying in Palomares accommodation. The long summer months, lasting from May right through until September sees daily peak temperatures soaring into the mid 30’s (˚C) with startling regularity, and temperatures in the 40’s are not uncommon during July and August, making a Palomares villa’s proximity to the beach priceless.

Cheap flights to Palomares, Spain

A holiday rental in Palomares is just 70km from Almeria Airport (LEI). Despite the airports size, there are a great range of direct flights from the UK, arriving from airports including Manchester (MAN), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Birmingham (BHX) and Dublin (DUB) among others.

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