Five things to see and do in Almuñécar, Spain’s rural beach tourism hotspot

Amid Malaga’s Costa del Sol tourism model and the more isolated villages with lesser inhabitants of the Andalusian mountains, Almuñécar finds its way. With a 19-kilometer-long Mediterranean coast San Cristóbal is one of Granada’s most charming towns (courtesy of Motril and the paradise La Heradura). Although it is a tourist attraction, the urbanization level is low and of course, it is worth seeing with its nice weather, beautiful scenery and delicious cuisine. Moreoveryou don’t lack plans and things to do.

San Miguel Castle

Can you guess what the name of the area is? A tip: It won’t help if you try variations of the existing name the town gets. Have you given up Sexy and sexy. This is because the Romans called this settlement “Sexi”. And this is Almuñécar’s One of the five oldest cities in Spain. Tartessos, Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks and Arabs passed from there.

Sexi was an important fishing and trading center. A memory of those times is the aqueduct, but above all it is one of its main attractions: Castillo de San Miguel. Located in the old town of Almuñécar, the hotel dates back to BC. 1st century BC, which will be said soon. Of course, it has been repeatedly reformed over time.

Seven Palaces Cave

The authentic gem in the crown on a historic level is the Cueva de Siete Palacios. It is located at the foot of the castle and is an underground space where, among other things, the Apophis Vase is located. as thought The first written source of Spanish historyIt is an Egyptian relic from the 16th century BC.

Almunecar Playa Spa Hotel

RRP in kayak €316.00

Almuñécar’s Hawthorn

Also at the foot of the castle and a few meters from San Cristóbal beach is El Majuelo Park. With an extension of close to 5 hectares, it is a botanical garden, a sculpture park, a Phoenician necropolis and its ruins. A salting factory before the common era from the 4th century. All together as you read. In addition, cultural events are held inside, including the Jazz on the Beach Festival.

extreme sports

The windy climate and surrounded by mountains make Almuñécar ideal place for extreme sports. Especially for paragliding. It is a form of sport skydiving that consists of parachuting down a very steep slope and making a controlled descent. In the area it is easy to find companies that offer this service if we are already repetitive and/or monitors to start this activity.

house in Marina del Este

RRP in kayak €342.00

give yourself a tribute

Sea, history, beautiful weather, sports, culture… And as a good Andalusian person, Almuñécar also does not fail in the gastronomic offer, more would be missing. Fresh fish and tropical fruits like avocado and apple custard are the star products of the land.

It’s a safe bet to order fries anchovies, marinated shark, grilled or grilled sardines at their bars, taverns, beach bars and restaurants. all kinds of seafood.

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