Carlos’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Lovely Arabesque town on a mountain, lovely sea views, spectacular sunsets, maze type streets with incredible architecture. Great food, shops and drinks.
121 locals recommend
Mojácar
Lovely Arabesque town on a mountain, lovely sea views, spectacular sunsets, maze type streets with incredible architecture. Great food, shops and drinks.
For your local shopping but also for sightseeing and a must is the Flea market on Saturdays for local produce, clothes, linen.
On a normal day all mayor supermarkets, lidl, Mercadona and town market for fish.
27 locals recommend
Vera
For your local shopping but also for sightseeing and a must is the Flea market on Saturdays for local produce, clothes, linen.
On a normal day all mayor supermarkets, lidl, Mercadona and town market for fish.
in the mountains, great to eat , wander around and buy carpets, linen and local products.
32 locals recommend
Níjar
in the mountains, great to eat , wander around and buy carpets, linen and local products.
Food scene
Port area for food, famous red Garrucha large prawn. Paella, seafood, fish with sea views. Nice for a walk in the evening and night. It has a nice beach which is very safe for children.
58 locals recommend
Garrucha
Port area for food, famous red Garrucha large prawn. Paella, seafood, fish with sea views. Nice for a walk in the evening and night. It has a nice beach which is very safe for children.
Chiringuito Las Brisas
s/n Calle el PlayazoFantastic chiringuito on the beach, paella, fish, tapas, children area.
Villaricos
Small fishing village with loads of places to eat out, walk
Excellent restaurant 3 mins from the house beside the hotel. great food, kids menu, great beer, wine and Gins. Well priced.
indoor and outdoor
9 locals recommend
Restaurate Hoyo 19 Triana
Excellent restaurant 3 mins from the house beside the hotel. great food, kids menu, great beer, wine and Gins. Well priced.
indoor and outdoor
sports
Valle del Este
2 Av. Valle del SolSpa, gym, golf, paddle tennis
Unique golf course , based on an Arizona desert. Demanding course , PGA level but a unique experience. 10 mins outside Vera.
10 locals recommend
Desert Springs Family Leisure & Golf Resort
s/n AL-8104Unique golf course , based on an Arizona desert. Demanding course , PGA level but a unique experience. 10 mins outside Vera.
Fun Stuff
A must fun thing to do with adults and kids alike, different engines to cater for the smaller kids. it has a bar if you don not want to drive.
21 locals recommend
Karting Garrucha
A must fun thing to do with adults and kids alike, different engines to cater for the smaller kids. it has a bar if you don not want to drive.
Unesco protected coast - volcanic origin and the beaches are sandy, rocky and full of wildlife. the most beautiful beaches in Spain, unspoilt . Main village is San Jose (Genovese, media luna beaches - bring drinks and food), in summer be early as there is a quota to get to the beaches) ,Carboneras (Playa de los muertos).
61 locals recommend
Cabo de Gata
Unesco protected coast - volcanic origin and the beaches are sandy, rocky and full of wildlife. the most beautiful beaches in Spain, unspoilt . Main village is San Jose (Genovese, media luna beaches - bring drinks and food), in summer be early as there is a quota to get to the beaches) ,Carboneras (Playa de los muertos).
Carboneras
Lovely beaches and town