Fully Airconditioned Apt on a Harbour Location set In a lovely Fishing Village

Special interest holidays:

There are two scuba diving schools in Villaricos this reflects its special diving qualities with exceptionally clear warm water creating good visibility and the opportunity to see unusual and some unique species.There is also some opportunity to arrange fishing trips from the village or from Garrucha.

For bird watching and nature lovers, the Parque natural cabo de Gata is 50,000 hectares of land and sea, with a wide range of aquatic life, flora and fauna which was declared a UNESCO bioshere reserve back in1987. The reserve is one of the most important areas for breeding and over wintering for birds and a stop of point for migrating birds between africa and Europe.

There are excellent walks in Almeria, locally or slightly further afield in the Cabo de gata, Also 40 minutes North in the Sierra Maria-Los Velez Natural Park.

Coast/Beach:

There are two sandy beaches 10 minutes' walk along the palm lined promenade which connect the two Harbours and which has beautiful views out to sea. There is the Brisas beach bar/restaurant with play area on one beach and the Balsica bar/restaurant on the harbour next to El Castillo de Cristal Beach. Within a short drive are many lovely beaches and coves many which are often deserted and perfect for that intimate picnic or romantic stroll.

Travel:

Villaricos has two village supermarkets a butchers and fish shop so a car is not essential and would only be necessary if you wish to explore the region. Also airport pick up can be arranged.

Distance to Airports and port are as follows:-

Almeria airport 80Km, 50 mins.

Murcia airport 100km, 70 mins.

Alicante airport 160 km 120 mins.

Ferry Port in Almeria city 100km 70 mins.

Distances:

Vibrant Mojacar Playa is 15 mins. Beaches of San Juan 10 mins. Beaches of Vera Playa 10 mins. Pretty Mojacar pueblo 20 mins . Fishing port/ resort of Garrucha 10 mins. Authentic Spanish town of Vera 10 mins. Cuevas de Almanzora with its cave houses 10 mins. Pretty village of Bedar 30 mins. Spectecular Mountain Village of Cabrerra 40 Mins. Cabo de Gata Park 30 mins. Sierra Maria-Los Velez Natural Park 40 mins. Almeria City (with the Alcazaba fortress) 70 mins.

Further Details:

There is a traditional lively local Market in Villaricos outside Harbour lights on Sundays and there are markets somewhere in the region every day. Villaricos has in the region of 13 tapas bars and a selection of restaurants including beach bars (Chiringuito) within different price ranges. There are two local supermarkets, a fish shop, a butchers and a newsagent. For the keen fisherman there is a tackle shop providing all you need for a good days fishing. For larger supermarkets the nearest is about five minutes drive away and all the main towns have a variety of supermarkets. Banks can be found in all the towns, Villaricos has a auto teller at the far end of the village.

Further places of interest are the Aqua park in Vera playa next to the Consum supermarket. The Bullring situated on the outskirts of Vera originally built in 1879, it is home to a museum which is open to the public. Bullfights are still performed in the ring today. Other activities available are Microlighting outside Vera, Horse riding takes place in various places but Mojacar is the nearest. On the outskirts of Mojacar there is also a go-carting circuit. There are tennis courts up at Desert springs and Puerto Rey.

The province of Almeria contains Mini Hollywood, Almeria has a stunning landscape that has attracted film makers since the sixties the dramatic landscape of the Tabernas desert has been the backdrop for dozens of "spagetti westerns, Peter O'Toole classic Lawrence of Arabia and other more recent films such as Patton, the Wind and the Lion and Indiana Jones and the last Crusade. Mini Hollywood is the longest established of three theme parks existing in the area. (Texas Hollywood and Western Leone are the others)There is also an excellent Zoo with a film studio, car museum, swimming pool, a parrot show, and salon were you can see a Can Can show and other Western themed displays.