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The sub tropical resort of Almerimar is to be found in the province of Almeria which is steeped with history. It is in this region of Andalusia that the Muslim Empire once ruled Spain from the Palace of Alhamba in Granada. It has a profound effect which influence is still deeply felt in Spain today.

Situated on the edge of the Mediterranean, Almerimar is a seaside town inhabited by the locals as well as frequented by holiday makers from Madrid to Granada, and from Scandinavia to Ireland. Almerimar has the best of both worlds. It is unspoiled by commercial tourism yet bustling with life. The town does not close down in the winter - if you can call it Winter, with an average temperature of 16 to 18 degrees c.

Almerimar is one of Spains best kept secrets. The resort is situated only 35 kilometres from the city of Almeria and 192 kilometres from Malaga. Both these City airports are served extensively by regular scheduled and charter flights from most European cities. By road, the scenic main east/south coast motorway, Autovia del Mediterraneo (N340/E15) exit for Almerimar (No. 409) is just 4 Km away.

The town borders the Natural Park of Punta Entinas-Sabinar to its east where migrating birds and wildlife flourish alongside flora and fauna. In Almerimar you will find all the services you would expect in a modern city: a wide choice of restaurants, tapas bars, supermarkets, laundry services, excursions, shops, banks, video/DVD rentals, discos, English/German speaking doctors, dentists, etc.

The Spanish never need much of an excuse for a party and the numerous fiestas are the ideal occasions to meet the local people. Typical Andalucians, they are the warmest, most generous and hospitable people that you are likely to meet.

This area has been declared one of the healthiest places on earth to live in with an average of 320 days of sunshine per year. The breathtaking Alhambra Palace, Sierra Navada with its skiing, Cabo de Gata National Park, The Alpujarra Valley are all within two hours away. The Capital of the region Almeria City with its airport nearby is 45 minutes away.

Whether you intend to spend all day on the beach, do a lot of sightseeing, absorb the art and culture with it´s steep history, spend time enjoying the retail therapy or in fact a bit of everything - you are not likely to find another diverse place like this with old meeting new and traditional locations complimenting ultra modern infrastructure. Imagine saying Hola (Spanish for hello) to some older people sitting outside their whitewashed villas in an unspoiled village of say Enix who live through the era of the Spanish Civil War and meeting the younger generations who speak of contemporary arts and Flamenco as if it is in their blood all in one place!

It is said that if you timed your holiday right, you could be skiing in the morning and sunbathing on the beach in the afternoon and finishing off the evening in a Tapas bar where the tapas are still free with every local drink ordered - a much appreciated tradition which is Almost unique to the Provence of Almeria.

A word of warning - if you love Marbella, this is definitely not the right place for you!

ALMERIMAR AND ITS SURROUNDING ÁREAS IS NOT JUST A RELAXING HOLIDAY - IT IS AN EDUCATION IN ITSELF !

Beachhouse / Villa direct on the Beach
From 545 p/w	" EL MONTECILLO " Beachhouse / Villa on the beach near Almerimar. With impressive and lovely views over the Mediterranean. Sleeps 10: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 1 Almerimar /Costa de Almeria - Almeria /Spain /Europe /

LUXURY APT, ALMERIA SPAIN, WHEELCHAIR ACCESS, COT.
From 250 p/w	NEW DEVELOPMENT 3 BEDROOMS (6 Beds + Cot + High Chair) EN-SUITE, POOLS,TENNIS,SPA,SAUNA,.3MINS WALK TO BEACH. BOOK NOW . Sleeps 6: Double Beds 0, Twin Beds 3, Single Beds.Some of the attractions & activities in Almerimar area. 40minute drive from Almeria Airport is a delightful Spanish coastal resort, Almerimar is the playground for the rich in this province of Spain. Boasting the second largest marina in Europe, one of the most established golf courses and a great Blue flag beach Almerimar is the perfect location for both the family and couples, it also gives direct access into the Sierra Nevada where within an hour you can be in the heart of the mountains and in November to the beginning of March you could literally be Skiing in the morning and on the beach for the afternoon. Great location for a golf break - and maybe skiing too! Experienced golfers consider this area Andalucia. Extremely well off for golf, Almerimar Golf Course, the oldest in the area (25 years), was designed by Gary Player. Its 18 holes are fun and challenging. It's 1 kilometre from Laguna and has good club house/pro's shop facilities. A further 9 holes opened during 2005. Within 20 minutes drive are two other courses. La Envia, a stunning course, built in a mountain basin surrounded by sophisticated houses and a new 5 star hotel. Playa Serena at Roquetas de Mar is a good quality holiday golf course. About an hour's drive away - straight along the excellent fast motorway - are 3 further excellent courses - Valle del Este, Desert Springs and Mojacar Marina - all offering top quality golf. Almerimar is only 1.5 hour's drive from the famous Sierra Nevada ski resort - straight along fast un-crowded motorways. The skiing complex is large with a wide variety of excellent ski runs, from challenging blacks to simpler nursery slopes. There are a large number of cable cars and tow bars, with excellent catering in the ski village and at the top of the mountain. It's perfectly feasible to spend a morning skiing and the afternoon sunbathing on the beach! Laguna beach apartments offers 2 outside swimming pools with 1 children’s pool & Play Park, tennis courts. The communal gardens are landscaped with palm trees, plants and flowers. There is a resident car park situated under buildings with lift service to the apartment floor. The property is gated with good security. Almerimar Marina with berths for over 1000 yachts, Almerimar marina is one of the largest on the southern coast of Spain. The marina area is the focus for all the local shops and the supermarket. There are also banks, car rental and shops. There are also a wide variety of restaurants from good value tasty Spanish Tapas, Chinese, Italian & English to gourmet seafood served overlooking the marina. Almeria Area: Unknown to most people, the ancient Andalusian province of Almeria, with its 200 miles of virtually undeveloped coastline, lies in the south-east corner of Spain, less than 100 miles from the coast of North Africa. Enjoying the warmest and sunniest climate in the whole of Europe, with mid-day temperatures in January averaging 69°F and in July and August 99°F at least, and with the sun shining for more than 320 days in the year. This historic "forgotten province" is slowly awakening to the possibilities of tourism, bringing in amenities and facilities for Holidaymakers, whilst still remaining one of the most charming and unspoilt regions in Southern Spain. The city of Almeria is located at the foot of a mountain range, which is crowned by the magnificent Alcazaba, an Arab fortress built by the Calph of Cordoba, Abd-er Rahman 111 with three huge walled enclosures. Also interesting is the Almeria Cathedral, a fortified cathedral, which was built in the 1500´s when pirates terrorized this part of the coastline. Roquetas de Mar: Is a very popular resort set against the mountain backdrop with a fine, un-crowded beach stretching for many miles? Although modern, it still preserves its classic Spanish charm and authentic atmosphere. With many excellent restaurants serving mouth watering Spanish specialities, as well as lively bars, shops and a bustling fishing harbour, Roquetas has something for everyone including children. Ideal Day trips: The city of Granada and the famous Alhambra Palace can be seen in a day’s trip. The Alpujarras valley, with it’s charming villages. The famous cave houses at Guadix on the Granada Road. The prehistoric caves at Nerja with fantastic calcium stalagmite & stalagtite formations on the Malaga road about 45mins drive. Mini Hollywood - visit the Tabernas Desert, home of the Spaghetti Westerns and famous for films such as ‘The good, the bad and the ugly’ and many others. Cabo de Gata Nature Park - This natural park is the largest coastal nature reserve in Andalucia. There are many hidden coves and lovely white sand beaches. The clear waters of the peninsula are perfect for underwater photography, sailing and windsurfing. Scuba diving is also arranged at the marina. Costa Almeria beaches. It has a total of 200 kilometres of coast with long, un-crowded stretches, sheltered coves and the rugged wilderness of Spain's South Eastern cape. Supermarkets: Large supermarket near the marina - Mercadona. Hypermarket in the Centro Commercial – Copo. Large supermarket in Grand Plaza, oquestas - Euroski. Outdoor Markets: There is a market on Sundays at the side of the Marina. El-Ejido has a market every Wednesday morning. The bus stops at the entrance to the market. The market provides an extensive range of products – fresh fruit/vegetables, cooked chickens (roasting as you watch), clothes, shoes, paintings, bed linen, material, towels and so on. Golf: The Gary Player designed championship course in Almerimar is considered one of the best challenges of golf in Spain. Golfers can look forward to a course of wide fairways, with a profusion of trees and plants, which afford plenty of shade and, at the same time, serve as natural hazards, protecting the fast greens. The course was designed by Rob Kirby and Gary Player, and consists of 18 holes with a par of 72. It has well positioned sand traps and water features on five hole, one of the most distinctive being the short 12th, which includes a challenging island green. There are also 2 further pleasant and challenging golf courses within a 20 minute drive from the resort, Playa Serena in Roquetas de Mar and La Envía Golf situated in the hills close to the Almeria–Adra highway Other attractions close by. Sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, walking, cycling, golf, horse riding, scuba diving The Water park at Roquetas de Mar. Winter skiing at Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada. The new Aquarium at Roquetas De Mar. Pink flamingo’s live in the reserve of Punta Entinas–Sabinar between Almerimar & Roquetas De Mar 15mins drive. You will see the many other bird species in the area ie: Stilts, Buzzards, various hawks.We do hope you enjoy your stay and hope you will revisit again soon. CAR HIRE. IT IS ADVISABLE TO RENT A CAR AS YOU WILL NEED ONE TO VISIT ALL THE LOCATIONS IN THE AREA. SHOULD YOU ONLY WISH TO STAY IN THE LOCAL AREA ABOUT 3-5 MILES AND YOU LIKE TO WALK THIS WOULD SUITE YOU WITHOUT DRIVING,YOU CAN GET TAXIS AT THE AIRPORT FOR ABOUT 50EU EA WAY.A BUS IS ALSO AVAILABLE BUT WOULD BE MORE IN TIME / HASSELL. YOU CAN ALSO HIRE BICYCLES AT THE MARINA IT TAKES ABOUT 10MINS TO CYCLE FROM THE APT TO THE MARINA DOWN THE PROMANADE.WHY WE CHOSE THIS AREA BENIDORM IT IS NOT. IT IS QUITE & BEAUTIFULL,WITH LIFE AT THE MARINA IF REQUIRED BUT NOT OVER BUSY EXCEPT MAY- SEPT. IT HAS PLENTY OF AREAS TO CYCLE & WALK IN. Come and Enjoy. Almerimar Costa de Almeria - Almeria Spain Europe

Luxury beach apartment, Alta Entinas, Almerimar
From 650 p/w	Luxury air conditioned 2 bedroom apartment equipped to a high specification. Large terrace with lovely views overlooking tropical gardens & shared pool Sleeps 6: Double Beds 1, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Almerimar /Costa de Almeria - Almeria /Spain /Europe /

Porto Fino, Almerimar
From 280 p/w	2 Bed Apartment, sleeps 4-6, Swimming Pool, Parking. 1 minute to golf, marina, beach, bars and restaurants. 20 minutes from Almeria Airport. www.almerimarportofino.com Sleeps 6: Double Beds 0, Twin Beds 2, Single Beds 0 Almerimar /Costa de Almeria - Almeria /Spain /Europe /

LUXURY apartment facing golf course and mountains
From 200 p/w	Facing Almerimar golf course and Sierra Nevada mountains. Supermarket/shops 2 minutes walk. Bars/restaurants/beach 5 minutes walk. Large pool 2 minutes. Sleeps 4: Double Beds 1, Twin Beds 0, Single Beds. Imagine walking into the apartment and seeing the highest quality finish with attention to detail. Shining marble floors with matching marble skirting, superb kitchen with granite worktops, bathroom with Porcelanosa fittings.You see furniture which is of the highest quality. Two sofas with leather trim (one bed sofa), coffee table and quality 32" Flat screen TV with DVD. Quality real wood furniture throughout including extendable dining table. Everything is truly stunning! Imagine waking up each morning and opening the doors to panaramic views of the luscious green golf course and the snow capped Sierra Nevada mountains! Or eating breakfast at the superb wicker patio table on the balcony watching the early golfers playing in the bright morning sun! Or eating your evening meal either inside the apartment or on the balcony with a wonderful view of the Almerimar landscape! The views from the lounge, bedroom and balcony are truly amazing. So close to Almerimar marina, shops, bars/restuarants and beach. Imagine walking out into the morning sun and popping down to the supermarket for some fresh bread, only two minutes walk. Or imagine walking five minutes and having your breakfast in the sun in a choice of bars next to the marina. During the day it is a short stroll to the many bars on the marina where you can have a cool drink with tapas. When it comes to the evening imagine walking to the nearest marina and choosing your meal from an array of bars and restaurants including British, Irish and Spanish, all at very reasonable prices. After your meal you can have a slow stroll down the promenade and watch the gentle waves on the beach. Well you can do all these things and more at our wonderfully situated apartment. Car not required but do you want to miss the surrounding attractions? A car is not necessary as the apartment is just 40 minutes from Almeria airport and a collection service can be arranged if necessary (at a small extra cost). However there are some wonderful places to visit nearby. The wonderful Sierra Nevada mountains are one and a half hours drive away (mostly through mountain terrain if you choose). You can go skiiing during winter months and the nearest ski lifts are 2 hours drive away. Granada with its renowned Alhambra Palace is one and a half hours drive away. Nearer to the apartment (approximately 20 minutes drive) is the largest resort on the coast, Roquestas de Mar with its water park, shops and Aquarium. Almeria is approximately 30 minutes drive and this boasts a castle and cathedral. The Cabo de Gata Natural Park is also well worth a visit. A fascinating landscape cocktail of arid desert, volcanic mountains, jagged sea cliffs, sand dunes, wetlands, a lagoon and sandy hidden coves. Not forgetting Tabernas, reminiscent of the American Wild West where many great westerns were filmed. Almerimar /Costa de Almeria - Almeria /Spain /Europe /

Fantastic 3 bedroom apartment with huge terrace in Costa de Almeria,Spain
From 470 p/w	This amazing apartment within a couple of minutes walk from the port, bars, restaurants and beaches, perfect for families. Sleeps 8: Double Beds 2, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Almerimar /Costa de Almeria - Almeria /Spain /Europe /

Alta Entinas
From 200 p/w	2 Bedroom apartment With excellent views of the beach and the nature reserve. 5 minute walk to the beach and 3 golf courses. Excellent marinas with many restaurants nearby. Sleeps 4: Double Beds 1, Twin Beds 1, Single Beds 0 Almerimar /Costa de Almeria - Almeria /Spain /Europe /

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