About Weather/Climate/Temperature

If you want to travel a little further, a five minute drive will take you into the fishing town of Garrucha. This is a place with a wonderful atmosphere and a huge choice of restaurants lining the streets. Garrucha is best known for its wonderful fish and you won't be disappointed. A longer drive takes you to Mojacar town or beach resort with more bars and restaurants. Here the choice is endless whether its restaurants on the beach, snack bars, Italian, Chinese, Mexican cuisine you will probably find it here.

About Bars

This is a fairly quite area, so the nightlife mainly centres around the bars and restaurants. This is something the Spanish like to do, eat, drink and talk late into the night. The whole family like to go out together which is why this area is so suitable for families. Mojacar has a nightclub, but it is a 20 minute drive away.

About Nightlife

Once you arrive at the apartment, there is plenty within walking distance. If you are looking to go further afield then obviously a car would be necessary.

About Transport

The main beach is approximately 200 meteres walk away and is a blue flag beach like most in the area. During the high season the beach is patrolled by life guards. All along the coast, there are places to relax and sunbathe, only the blue flag beaches have life guards. There is a water sports area near the Valle del Este beach club, hiring out boats pedalos etc. The seperate naturist area is about 500 metres away and not near the apartment.

About Beaches

The water park is within walking distance and is the only one in the area. It is only open from May until September and has a special childrens section. Family tickets are available as well as 2 day passes.

About General Entertainment

If it is golf you fancy then this area of the Costa Almeria has plenty of choice. There are four Golf courses just short driving distances away, with Mojacar hosting Club de Golf Cortijo Grande, with its elegant Andalucian style clubhouse and ClubMarina Golf Mojacar, which has greens right down to the seafront. Vera is home to the Valle del Este course and the spectacular Desert Springs Golf Club a true Arizona desert style course. There is a new driving range opposite the nearby Puerto Rey commercial centre. More information can be found in our information pack at the apartment.

About Golfing

If it is golf you fancy then this area of the Costa Almeria has plenty of choice. There are four Golf courses just short driving distances away, with Mojacar hosting Club de Golf Cortijo Grande, with its elegant Andalucian style clubhouse and ClubMarina Golf Mojacar, which has greens right down to the seafront. Vera is home to the Valle del Este course and the spectacular Desert Springs Golf Club a true Arizona desert style course. There is a new driving range opposite the nearby Puerto Rey commercial centre. More information can be found in our information pack at the apartment.

About Diving

Mojacar and Villaricos both have diving schools and there is more information about them at the apartment.

About Airport Information

Cabo de Gata natural park is well worth a visit. It is about an hours drive away but is spectacular. Lovely beaches, coves, dunes and mountain ranges and little Spanish villages make it a great day out. Take a picnic and chill out. The apartment has a cool box just for these occassions.

About Scenery/Beauty Spots

Cabo de Gata natural park is well worth a visit. It is about an hours drive away but is spectacular. Lovely beaches, coves, dunes and mountain ranges and little Spanish villages make it a great day out. Take a picnic and chill out. The apartment has a cool box just for these occassions.

About Family Activities

Mini Hollywood (recently renamed Oasis) is another day out that is worth the journey. Up in the mountains in the Tabernas desert, you will see where some of the 'Spaghetti Westerns' were filmed and have the chance to watch shows and gunfights. The zoo here is brilliant and in the high season there is a large swimming pool to cool off in, so take towels with you.

About Shopping

A large supermarket called Bodum is close to the apartment with a larger one a short walk away or a few minutes drive. The larger supermarket is in a new shopping centre and they are adding shops and cafes to it all the time. In the opposite direction is Puerto Rey centre with internet cafe, fashion shops and banks with ATM's.