Almerimar
is situated 40 km to the west of city Almeria
in the province of Almería. It's a
purpose-built resort constructed around the
original harbour and flanked on both sides
by Punta Entinas-Sabinar Nature Reserve and
unspoilt beaches and it's only an hour from
the snows of Sierra-Nevada.
Almerimar is one of the province's most luxurious
developments, a veritable oasis with all the
services you need.
More people each year are discovering the beaches, the sun and the natural beauty of this area. If you are looking for a relaxed way of life, free from stress, in a healthy environment, then Almerimar is for you.
Water sports for the sports enthusiast are there
excellent activities available. You can practice
all kinds of aquatic sports such as windsurfing,
swimming, fishing, diving, boating and yachting.
With
the beach only metres away and its championship
golf course, Almerimar is a delightful resort
set amidst some of Spain's finest scenery
highlighted by a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada
snow capped mountains.
The 27-hole golf course is adjacent to the
marina which overlooks the original harbour
where traditional Spanish fishing boats work
as they have done for centuries. The club
has all necessary facilities, such as the
hire of clubs, golf buggies and a shop and
restaurant.
The modern marina with capacity of 1.100 berths
is full of various craft and is where one
can enjoy a drink in a bar or a good meal
in a restaurant, perhaps sampling the local
fisherman's catch.
At the harbour tower you can pick up fee
local news papers every weekend in Spanish
and in English.
Plaza Varadero, close to basin 3, is one among
other squares, were you can sit and relax
over a cup of coffee or a bear and free tapas
or get a meal during the day and evening.
Normal opening from 9 am to midnight.
Are you interested in nighlife, dance and
disco are there a wide collection of bars
and dancing places close to basin 1. Open
normal from 10 pm to 3-4 am. At 3 am. open
the pyramid were you can dance until 6-7 am.
On the East side of Almerimar is Punta Entinas-Sabinar
Nature Reserve. The reserve several 100 flamingos
and shelters over 150 species of waterfowl
and a prosperous community of vertebrates
and can be toured on foot or by bicycle.
Playa de Cerillos where nudism is allowed,
and the lighthouse, a magnificent spot for
enthusiasts of photography and submarine archaeology.
On the West side of Almerimar, only a few
minutes away are Guardias Viejas (Castle of
Old Guards). Built in the days of Carlos III
(1764), under whose reign the coastal defences
intensified. It has an entrance protected
by pit and drawbridge, a parade ground that
gives to access to the diverse dependencies
and a semicircular platform watching the sea
where the artillery was located.
There is free admission to the Castle and
the museum. In the summer months are there
concerts every Friday. Look at the Culture
Program for more information.
As
Almerimar is only two hours from the snows
of Sierra Nevada it is possible to go skiing
in the morning then return to soak up the
sun on the beach in the afternoon.
Almeria's climate is subtropical, warm and
dry and holds the title of being the Andalucian
city with the most hours of sun a year, a
total of over 3,000. Simply, the climate is
the best in Spain. If you enjoy golf, sailing,
relaxing, beautiful Spanish scenery, the beach,
sun and more, but want to avoid the usual
tourist traps with their raucous clubs and
bars, then this is the place for you.

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