ROQUETAS DE MAR - BEACHES


If you walk westwards along the beach within half an hour of leaving the resort you will probably not be able to see another human being. Playa Agadulce, Playa de la Bajadilla, Playa de la Salinas, Playa UrbanizaciĆ³n Roquetas and UrbanizaciĆ³n Playa Serena have all been awarded blue flags by the European Union for their high standards of cleanliness and facilities.
Cabo de Gata

The coastal road is blocked to through traffic just to the east, making for a truly tranquil experience! The long, straight beach between the Cape and the small village of the same name is a popular retreat during summer weekends with residents of Almeria City. In the town you will find a number of chiringuitos and seaside restaurants; it is a quaint little fishing town with numerous boats bobbing around the shore. You can even still find an outdoor washing facility complete with a stone washboard!

If you enjoy bird watching, look out for the pink flamingos and other rare birds on the salt flats of the Reserva de las Salinas, also keep your eyes peeled for the ruined church and the ghost town. They look like something out of a film set, but just demonstrate that some years ago the salt must have been a sought-after commodity.

Isleta del Moro Arraez & Playa de las Negras

Isolated little fishing hamlet that has hardly changed for centuries, it is still one of the quaintest in Southern Spain. Stop for a drink in one of the seafront taverns, soak up the atmosphere. The actual beach is better slightly further north at Playa Negras where there is a larger fishing community. The beach gains its name from the black rocked headland that protects it.

Agua Amarga to Mojacar

Agua Amarga is a wonderfully picturesque bay dominated by a little white fishing village. The whole coast from here northwards nearly as far as Mojacar is worth exploring. (Just close your eyes to the huge industrial plant and chimney at Carboneras) The mountain road is a driving experience. Turn off the road and carefully follow the tracks to explore the attractive coves.