A Traditional Village With A Lively Port...

Roquetas De Mar holidays provide a great opportunity to relax and unwind in the beautiful Spanish sunshine. Situated in the Costa Almeria, the combination of golden sand and shingle beaches which stretch for over five miles, gently slope into the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Set at the foot of the Sierra de Gador Mountains, Roquetas De Mar was a former fishing village with whitewashed houses and cobbled streets where you can still see fishermen selling their catch in the lively port.

On your holidays in Roquetas De Mar you will come across lots of Spanish history and culture with the tower of Santa Ana and the village walls, which have remained from the 16th century. The eighteenth century church of the Virgin of the Rosary has been restored and is truly remarkable and is well worth a visit too.

The resort has a traditional Spanish atmosphere which makes it an ideal destination for families. A promenade borders the beach with lush tropical palm trees offering a perfect place to cool off from the midday sun. Two of the best beaches in Roquetas De Mar are Playa de los Genoveses and Playa de M?nsul with golden sands and shallow waters that are ideal for the plenty of water sports on offer including windsurfing and sailing. Further along the resort you will discover stunning sandy coves where you can relax in tranquil surroundings.

Enjoy Alfresco Dining, Friendly Tapas Bars And Freshly Caught Fish...

Getting around the place couldn't be easier as a mini road trains runs around the resort and is a wonderful way to make sure you get to see everything. For families there is a park with inflatables, crazy golf and a water fun area that is perfect for entertaining the children. Away from the beach Roquetas de Mar has an amazing 18-hole golf course; the Club de Golf Playa Serena with three others in easy reach of the resort. The nearby Las Marinas salt lagoon stretches for over five miles and is a place where you can find a huge bird population and observe the migration of Flamingo's and watch Avocets and Egrets in their natural habitat, ensuring further variety to your Roquetas De Mar holidays when it comes to choosing activities to do.

The low key nightlife reflects the relaxing atmosphere of the resort with alfresco dining; fresh fish from the days catch feature on the menu of most restaurants, as well as traditional and international cuisine including tapas. Children are always given a warm welcome in Spanish restaurants. The cobbled streets have gift shops selling souvenirs from leather good, linens, pottery and jewellery. The resort has an outdoor market every Thursday. Roquetas De Mar has plenty of accommodation from self catering apartments to bed and breakfast and half board hotels. Book holidays to Roquetas De Mar online here at Late Deals.