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Area Information

Antas

Antas is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalucia, Spain.

The "Virgin of the Cabeza" is dedicated as the Patron Saint of Antas .The main celebration of the locality is the fiesta of the Virgin o­n the 8^th of September.

Bedar

Bedar is an authentic Spanish Village surrounded by glorious mountains looking down on to the fishing port of Garrucha, Mojacar beach and the Mediterranean sea. The winding narrow streets and historical cottages make it a typically traditional Andalucian village suitable to visit on holiday or to purchase a property, and submerge yourself within the local life style. The locals are friendly and there are some fantastic traditional bars and restaurants with wonderful scenery. Bedar is approximately 15 to 20 min drive to the beaches of Garrucha and Mojacar.

Cabrera

Cabrera in is small village perched high in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains with Moorish style houses. Its privileged position makes for stunning sunsets interrupted only by the distant chiming of bells from herds of goats which timelessly roam the countryside. Cabrera over looks El Contijo Grande and the Contijo Golf Resort a very popular Golf Course with both locals and tourists alike.

Garrucha

Garrucha is a charming and lively fishing Village that still retains much of its original beauty. In recent years it has become a popular tourist destination both to Spaniards and Northern Europeans. The town is most famous for the quality of its large red prawns, fished only in the local waters of Garrucha with its strong fishing industry background, together with a large port for both commercial and leisure pursuits. Garrucha has a great selection of restaurants, markets and bars with many excellent seafood restaurants found along the seafront serving all types of freshly caught fish and sea related dishes.

Los Gallardos

Los Gallardos is a small friendly village which is perfectly situated for motorways, and accessing all local area’s and to the rest of Spain. Only 30 minutes from the Airport of Almeria and yet it’s only a 10 minutes drive to the beaches of Mojacar and Garrucha. The village has all the amenities you would expect to find in much larger town but retains a village feel due its sense of community and having a market day every Tuesday

Lubrin

Lubrin is a typically inland Andalucian market village that when you enter if it were not for the abundance of Mercedes and BMW you would think you’d had stepped back over 200 years in time. With its traditional buildings and the locals who love to greet new comers and tourists almost as long lost friends. The bars and restaurants all offering traditional tapas, authentic meats, cheeses, olive oils and local wines.

What more can we say about this charming village in traditional Spain.

Mojacar

Mojacar has two very different parts to its identity. Mojacar Pueblo is a traditional hilltop village (according to local history the birth place of the famous Walt Disney) with its steep and narrow streets of cube-shaped, whitewashed houses it is truly beautiful with stunning views which take your breath away. A profusion of flowers completes this picture postcard scene. Mojacar Pueblo is best enjoyed in the evening once the many day trippers have departed, and is a very attractive village which sits on the mountains overlooking Mojacar Beach. Which in complete contrast has a modern coastal strip of beach bars and palm trees, This has become an attractive tourist location to both Spanish and British holiday makers.

Sorbas

Sorbas is a natural fortress situated on an Island of rock. The town houses literally hang on off the cliff tops and are quite spectacular when viewed at night. Sorbas has many surrounding hamlets to experience country living with the main town only few minutes’ drive away. It is also famous for its Cueves de Sorbas which is a spectacular underground complex of caves. It is also close to Mini Hollywood the area where a number of international films have been made, such as the good, the bad, and the ugly etc

Turre

Turre is a small village surrounded by mountains and 5 min drive from Mojacar Village and Mojacar Beach. There is a weekly market from 9-2pm every Friday selling high quality local produce. There are also many shops, restaurants and bars to choose from, with most restaurants serving the local cuisine and best known are its strong flavoured stews, Jamon’s and local olive oils. Local activities are rock climbing, walking, and horse riding. The famous Sierra Cabrera golf course and resort is no more than 5 minutes away. There are many historical building within the centre of Turre which are well worth a visit.

Vera

Vera which is a small town yet a local bank capital is 8 kms inland. The main square, Plaza Mayor, has several buildings of interest due to their architecture and historical significant of the past. The town is modern but still retains its charm of the past which is best depicted on market day and within the local bars and restaurants. There is a large market every Saturday held in the town centre. The Beach at Vera Playa is a long stretch of coast with quite secluded beaches and coves some of which are well sign posted as council-designated naturist beaches. The official naturist beach zone runs the length of the naturist beach, which include public streets and seaside promenades (don’t worry they are clearly sign posted).