Regional guide to Almeria - Los Gallardos to Roquetas de Mar


Los Gallardos

Los Gallardos is located in the lower Almanzora valley about 73 kilometres from Almería by motorway and bound by the Bédar mountains to the south and the Río Aguas to the east. The countryside around Los Gallardos is extremely attractive and the dry river bed is a popular location for walking, cycling, climbing and horse riding. Following the course of the Río Aguas inland brings you to the natural park of Karst en Yesos near Sorbas. Nearby in Alfaix, are the remains of the Arab baths of Aneal which, in their time, attracted many people to the area.

Mojacar

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Mediterranean, the stunning, white village of Mojácar is not navigable by car, it is necessary to enjoy the enchantment of its medieval Arab architecture on foot. From the Castle, the highest point of the town, the views are spectacular. From the 16th century church of Santa María, stone stairs descend to the Plaza del Parterre, the old Arab cemetery, calle Enmedio, which roughly follows the line of the original city walls, and the Plaza del Ayuntamiento with its centuries-old tree, brought from the Americas by an emigrant. The old city gate with its half-point arch and arms, dates from 1574. Next to the arch, the Casa del Torreon, now a guesthouse, was the original tax collection building for merchants entering and leaving the city.

Roquetas de Mar

This is one of the main tourist destinations in Almería.The tourist industry here is the strongest business in the region, taking advantage of the Blue-Flag beaches and the year round sun. The municipality of Roquetas de Mar covers a stretch of coast in the south-eastern part of the province, including, among others, the towns of Aguadulce, El Parador, Las Marinas, Urbanización, and Las Salinas. The historic centre contains several monuments, such as the church or Nuestra Señora del Rosario, from the 17th century, the castle of Roquetas, and the Arab watchtower of Cerrillos. In addition, the town has clean, well-kept beaches and a wide variety of services and facilities available to the visitor.