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What's it really like ? Transfer Time: Approx 60 minutes. Location: Set on flat terrain, fairly good paving and low-rise apartments make Roquetas de Mar ideal for families with younger children, and mature holidaymakers. Many of the apartment complexes have been designed for the less mobile. The town has used traditional Spanish architecture as its blueprint, creating an artificial, yet quaint village atmosphere. Unlike Mojacar, the old village of Roquetas hasn't quite embraced tourism and remains pretty much in a world of its own. There are villas scattered along the sea front, alongside some of the hotels and bars. A pedestrian promenade offers pleasant strolls. Beach: A mix of sand and pebble with rows sun beds and parasols - such a large expanse it rarely appears crowded. The wind can sometimes whip up some strong tides in the area so a flag system operates. Watersports are available in the summer months if conditions favour them. Days Out: Golfers are in luck - there's an 18 hole course right on the doorstep and others further afield. Granada offers guided tours of the Alhambra Palace as well as good shopping opportunities and movie lovers will enjoy a trip to Tabernas where some of the famous spaghetti westerns were filmed. Nights Out: Plenty of quiet bars and a good selection of restaurants catering for all tastes ranging from quick snacks to local specialties. Bucket and Spade Brigade: There's plenty of space on the beach for children to runabout although the sea conditions must be watched. A funpark has some tame attractions for the younger ones. Beyond the resort, a trip to the mini-Hollywood western experience and the water park at Almunecar will keep them amused. The excursion to Granada is quite long with very little reward for small children once they get there. |
