We try to cover the most important things you would need to know or find in Almunecar old town, the surrounding areas, or La Herradura. No matter if you are new to the area or have been here a long time, this is perfect for getting to know your way around Almuñécar & La Herradura. Of course you can always use our search bar in the upper right of the page as well. We do hope this helps and keep in mind, we are local expats who do this for free from the kindness of our hearts, so be kind!
Table of Contents
- Almuñécar Town Map
- Almuñécar & La Herradura Plazas
- La Herradura & Almuñécar Beaches
- Parks and Playgrounds
- Almuñécar Social Groups, Clubs & Sports
- Almuñécar Neighborhoods
- Almuñécar & La Herradura Tourist Information
- Costa Tropical Tours
- Almuñécar A-Z
- Getting Settled
- Move To Costa Tropical
- Almuñécar Medical or Healthcare
- Almuñécar How To…
- Schools in Almuñécar / La Herradura
- Almuñécar Old Town Shopping
- Almuñécar ATM Locations – Show Me The Money!
- Almuñécar Transportation
- Best Car Rental Malaga Airport Inside The Terminal and Offsite
- Almuñécar Alsa Bus
- Almuñécar City Bus
- Almuñécar Taxi
- Almuñécar Tropico Express Tourist Train
- Almuñécar Horse and Carriage
- Almuñécar Bike Rental
- Almuñécar Boat Rental
- Almuñécar Parking
- Almuñécar Weather
- 11 Tools, Spanish Classes And Activities Almuñécar & La Herradura
- Almuñécar Spain SIM Card, Phone and Internet
- How To Recycle In Spain – What Goes In Each Bin
- La Herradura Almuñécar Fiestas & Holiday Calendar
- Almuñécar Things To Do
- Almuñécar Holiday Rentals
- Almuñécar Hotels
- Almunecar Restaurants & La Herradura Restaurants
- Social Media Hot Spots in the Area
- Almuñécar Town Scavenger Hunt
Almuñécar Town Map
Please refer to the Almuñécar map to get a feel for the area and help you navigate around town. Below we have pointed out some of the most common social areas to frequent, plazas, playgrounds, and playas! Keep in mind Almuñécar is a municipality and has many other areas included, such as La Herradura. When referencing Almuñécar we mainly mean the full municipality.
Almuñécar & La Herradura Plazas
There are many lovely plazas to visit around town. Most of them have places to sit and relax or grab some food or drinks. Click here to read more about the Almuñécar plazas.
La Herradura & Almuñécar Beaches
There is over 19 km of coast in town, we share more about the Almuñécar beaches with you.
Parks and Playgrounds
If you have little ones, you are going to want to bookmark this link. Here is a map and photo of the La Herradura & Almuñécar Playgrounds and Parks.
Almuñécar Social Groups, Clubs & Sports
Almuñécar offers many sporting activities for both adults and children. There are also many social groups for practicing Spanish, making new friends, getting toddlers together to play, yoga, dance, tennis, martial arts and more.
Check out our Almuñécar social groups and sports post.
Almuñécar Neighborhoods
There are several neighborhoods in town and it can be difficult to know them all. There is always the historic Almunecar Old Town, with narrow streets, charm, and character. You also have several neighborhoods surrounding the old town and up the hills.
Here we share with you the main Almuñécar neighborhoods.
Almuñécar & La Herradura Tourist Information
There are a total of 3 Tourist Information Centers. Click here to see a Photo, Map, Hours and more for all 3 of the Almuñécar Tourist Offices.
Costa Tropical Tours
If you are looking for things to do in Costa Tropical Spain, this should get you started. There are Costa Tropical tours and activities for all ages and plenty to do and see. From exploring the mountains to the sea, you will make lasting memories. It’s likely you will have some amazing photos to walk away with as well.
Almuñécar A-Z
When it comes to learning about Almuñécar Spain, this A-Z guide should help you out. We are just having a little fun, while sharing more about the Costa Tropical area. Come along with us and enjoy Almuñécar Spain!
Getting Settled
We have a nice photo of the Almunecar old town below. We also have written an ebook which provides you with tips and information to plan for your move as well as getting settled, anywhere in Spain. It reviews residency, insurance, banking and more. Click here to read more.
Move To Costa Tropical
Sometimes you need a little extra help to ease the stress and help you navigate your new home. Almuñécar Info provides in-depth local knowledge to help ease the stress of your move to Costa Tropical. We have lived in the area for seven years and provide you with experience and knowledge. All of this information is needed to help you make informed decisions on where to live, residency, schools, banking, shopping, health care and more. We will also give you the inside scoop for activities, restaurants, beaches, sights to see and more. We offer by the hour consulting to full relocation packages.
Almuñécar Medical or Healthcare
There are many options for you to receive healthcare in Almuñécar. We have compiled a list of our favorites, some of whom speak English too. These are the nearest hospitals, doctors, analysis clinics and more. Read more about Almuñécar healthcare here. We also have some information regarding travel insurance here.
Almuñécar How To…
We have a very informative How To section in our blog. You will find out how to order coffee, how to change butane bottles, how to take care of a jellyfish sting, how to get your ITV, how to get to the Foreigner’s office, How to get to shopping malls and more!
Read more on our Almuñécar How To… here.
Schools in Almuñécar / La Herradura
There are several public and private schools in Almuñécar. Covering infant through high school (grade pre k to 12).
There is also one International school (British Curriculum), which serves for the entire coastal area.
Almuñécar Old Town Shopping
You can find just about anything for your daily needs when shopping in Almuñécar or shopping in La Herradura. Once in a while you may want to go to a big shopping center, so we share some of those options with you too.
Almuñécar ATM Locations – Show Me The Money!
Almuñécar Transportation
The municipality of Almuñécar is a lovely place to live/visit, but in order to enjoy it, you have to get here. What are the airports closest to Almuñécar, La Herradura & Costa Tropical? If you’re flying from another country, or from within Spain, there are a number of airports to use. There are two main choices for airports (Malaga and Granada). We will also touch on other airports that can be used when traveling to Almuñécar. How to get from Malaga to Almuñécar.
Best Car Rental Malaga Airport Inside The Terminal and Offsite
Almuñécar Alsa Bus
The main bus station in town is just next to the McDonald’s. You may purchase your tickets via the attendant in the station, the kiosk in the station or you can buy tickets online here! This is how you will connect yourself with the rest of Spain via the bus.
You may book your bus tickets online now !
There are a variety of transportation options available in Almuñécar. Some are only available during the high season of the Summer months (July/Aug) , some run in the Summer and shoulder season (May – Sept) and others are all year-long. The links below should help you get a feel for the town and how to get around.
Almuñécar City Bus
There are several local bus lines to get you around town. Click here to see each line and timetables for the local Almuñécar bus.
Almuñécar Taxi
You will find many taxis available in front of the central bus station or near Olivares, all along Avenida Juan Carlos.
Almuñécar Tropico Express Tourist Train
The Tropico Express Train, usually runs during tourist season. In the off season, it may be hired by groups or special events.
Almuñécar Horse and Carriage
During the high season, you may enjoy a romantic ride along the beaches of Almuñécar. As of 2017, this hasn’t been around much.
Almuñécar Bike Rental
There are 2 main bike paths along the paseo in town and there are several bike rental locations. Depending on where you rent your bike, you will have choices of a paseo or city bike, a mountain bike or a road bike. This area is great for exploring out of town, so click here for Bike Rental information.
Almuñécar Boat Rental
During the summer months there are all sorts of water toys, jet skis, boats, kayaks and more rented from the main beaches. You may also rent boats or hire a boat tour from the Marina del Este.
Almuñécar Parking
If you plan to drive, do pay attention to the painted lines on the street. Any blue dashed lines are for pay parking and white dashed lines are free. Here are more details about parking in Almuñécar and how to pay a parking ticket.
Almuñécar Weather
Many people ask us about the weather in Almuñécar, so that means it time to make a post about it! Let’s first start by saying that the sun is usually shining, but it too needs to take a siesta once in a while.
11 Tools, Spanish Classes And Activities Almuñécar & La Herradura
We all have different learning styles and preferences when learning something new. It is no different when you want to study Spanish. Some of us prefer one-to-one Spanish lessons and some prefer group Spanish classes. While some like to get into the details of grammar, others prefer just to listen, learn and chat. Is it best to have intensive Spanish lessons, occasional lessons, play games or just meet up with friends once a week? Only you know what you need and which will work best for you and perhaps it is a combination of them all!
Almuñécar Spain SIM Card, Phone and Internet
Are you planning a move Spain? There are a few things you’ll probably need to set up to get settled. For the communications type of things (Internet, cell phones, SIM Cards), check out the recommendations for Spain SIM card, phone and internet below.
How To Recycle In Spain – What Goes In Each Bin
How to recycle in Spain and where to go. As any responsible society should, Spain has a well-developed system of recycling used materials like paper, plastic, or soda cans. You can find recycle bins, receptacles, and containers all over the country.
La Herradura Almuñécar Fiestas & Holiday Calendar
The holiday calendar below provides you with the days and dates for La Herradura & Almuñécar holidays (local & national), ferias, fiestas and additional public school days off.
Almuñécar Things To Do
If you are looking for things to do In Almuñécar, this should get you started. From enjoying nature to exploring the past, you will enjoy the surrounds of this great place.
Almuñécar Holiday Rentals
Where to stay in Almunecar . We have hotels, hostels, camping, homestay, as well as self-catering apartments and villas. We have them all in the Almunecar old town, along the beach, up the hills with amazing sea views, and in the campo for peace and quiet.
Almuñécar Hotels
The Costa Tropical is filled with great places to stay, but we help provide you with more information. We have Hotel Almunecar , hostels, camping, homestay, as well as self-catering apartments, and villas. We have them all here and you can stay on the beach, in Almunecar old town, in La Herradura, or Velilla – Taramay.
Almunecar Restaurants & La Herradura Restaurants
We provide you with several lists of some favorite Almuñécar Restaurants & La Herradura restaurants too. From tapas to fine dining & churros to flamenco. Read more about the restaurants here.
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- La Herradura Restaurants Vegetarian Friendly
- 11 Amazing & Affordable Almuñécar Restaurants
- 11 Yummy & Nice Almuñécar Restaurants In The Spotlight
- Almuñécar Tempting Tapas Restaurants
- Scrumptious Tapas in La Herradura
- The Best Place To Get Churros In Almuñécar!
- Restaurants with Authentic Spanish Flamenco Almuñécar & La Herradura
- If you would like a listing of the Almuñécar & La Herradura Restaurants, please look in our Almuñécar Info business directory.
Social Media Hot Spots in the Area
Social Media has taken over and some of us can’t live without it. It seems we have an urge to share with the world what a great time we are having or the beautiful place we are located. We’ve scoured Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook to share with you the popular social media spots in Almuñécar & La Herradura. Some are in the La Herradura or Almunecar old town, others are beautiful scenery, a little quirky, or fun. Don’t worry if you don’t know where they are located, we share a map with you too! How many locations can you visit and share a photo on social media?
Almuñécar Town Scavenger Hunt
Free Download! Almuñécar Scavenger Hunt, with photos!
Please refer to the Town Map for locations.
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