Take a day trip to Vélez de Benaudalla from Almuñécar and the Costa Tropical. Discover an amazing canyon, nature walks, a castle, a Nasrid garden, & a dam! It is the perfect place to get out and explore beyond Almuñécar for the day! There are neat little hidden gems to see and we’ve created a route for you to follow. You just choose what is of interest to you and stop along the way.
Almuñécar Post Office (Oficina de Correos) What do they have to offer?
There is one Almuñécar post office located in the P4 section of town, near the stadium. It is called the Oficina de Correos and they are very nice. When you arrive, there will likely be a line of people. Thankfully there is now a ticketed number system and it is located on the pole, to the right, as you walk in. There is also one La Herradura post office, located on the side of the municipal market building.
Holiday Rental Tourist License Andalucia
Our local lawyer helps answer some of the most common questions we have as foreigners in Spain. This topic is going to cover the Holiday Rental Tourist License Andalucia! Keep in mind, that many municipalities are no longer going to issue NEW tourist licenses. They have stopped in the city of Granada and Malaga. Each municipality can make their decision.
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.
- Guardería – daycare or nursery school 0-3 yrs
- Infantil – 3-6 yrs
- CEIP – Infant and Primary School (preschool – grade 6) (Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria)
- IES – Secondary (grade 7-10)
Instituto de Educación Secundaria - Bachillerato (grade 11-12) Optional
Currently only located at Antigua Sexi and Al Andalus (Bi-Lingual)
Summer Nights Festival La Herradura Castle 2024
Sit outside under the stars and enjoy the La Herradura Summer Nighs Festival, which has become a benchmark for summer concerts on the Costa Tropical. Usually each August, you may enjoy a few magical nights of entertainment at the La Herradura Castle. This location has quite the history and is also a great venue for special events throughout the year, but in the summer it comes alive with entertainment.
About El Castillo de La Herradura
The monument was built in 1770 by Carlos III. This was all part of the coastal surveillance and defense strategy. This was about the same time the towers of Cerro Gordo and Punta de la Mona was also erected. From the castle or fortress, they were able to communicate with the two towers.
This was a way to give warning and defend against Berber pirates and movements on the sea, all to protect the local fishermen and farmers. As well as the first line of protection for the city of Granada. Fires were used as a deterrent during the night and smoke signals were used during the day.
The fortress was used by the army until 1839, followed by the civil guard. In 20o5 the Almuñécar Auyuntamiento took over and commissioned the restoration. In 2011 this restoration was complete and in 2021 the inauguration of the Historical Museum “1562-La Furia del Mar” was opened.
Now the castle is an interactive museum and a cultural space that will keep alive the memory of the shipwreck that occurred off the coast of La Herradura in the year 1562, in which 25 galleys of the Armada sank, in which more than 5,000 people lost their lives, a naval disaster greater than that of the Titanic at the beginning of the 20th century.
When is the La Herradura Summer Nights Festival?
Wednesday, August 21 to Saturday, August 24, 2024
La Herradura Castle Nights Line Up 2024
Enjoy four magical days from Wednesday, August 21 to Saturday, August 24 with a varied lineup for all audiences:
🎸 21 August, Wednesday
Winner of the Andrés Segovia contest, Álvaro Toscano.
🎭 22 August, Thursday
Rafael Álvarez “El Brujo”.
🎤23 August, Friday
El Canijo de Jerez, young flamenco.
🎶24 August, Saturday
Guateque with Los Diablos celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Un Rayo de Sol”.
Historical Museum 1562-La furia del mar – Photo Gallery
Tickets – La Herradura Castle Nights
Points of sale: Páramo and Coral bookstores in La Herradura, Tuk Tuk rental booth in Almuñécar and on the CONSIGUETUENTRADA.COM website
o At the box office: On the day of the concert from 2 hours before the start.
Mayor’s Office of La Herradura
Location near Playa La Herradura
The Castle is about 1 block inland from Playa La Herradura, just to the western end of the village. You may also access from the N340.
Calendar La Herradura & Almuñécar Holidays, Ferias & Fiestas
More to do in Playa La Herradura
Monument to shipwrecked sailors
As you enter the town of La Herradura, you will notice a large bronze sculpture along the beach. This is the Monument to Shipwrecked Sailors. The deep bay of La Herradura hides the remains of 25 ships of the Spanish Navy, and more than five thousand sailors. The La Herradura naval disaster occurred on October 19, 1562, due to a very large storm.
Please read our guide on La Herradura
Great places to eat in La Herradura
As you meander the streets of La Herradura or stroll along the beach or paseo, eventually you will likely stop for some tapas. We’ll help you find scrumptious tapas in La Herradura. It may just seem like any regular restaurant from the outside, or it may feel more like a beach-side cafe, but either way, they are going to have some Spanish tapas for you! Just sit down and order a drink to let the magic happen of the Spanish lifestyle happen.
While we aren’t aware of any dedicated vegetarian restaurants in La Herradura, there are many that are vegetarian-friendly. If they don’t specifically have something on the menu, be sure to ask to alter their menu items. For example, even when you order a salad, you need to be careful, as many come with ham or tuna. Just specify when you order, as all of the La Herradura restaurants are very friendly.
La Herradura International Blues Festival 2024
Each summer, we are all fortunate to be able to enjoy the annual La Herradura International Blues Festival!
We will share all of the details about the event.
Costa Tropical Real Estate Trade Show 2024
WELCOME TO THE FIRST REAL ESTATE TRADE SHOW ON THE TROPICAL COASTThis second edition will offer visitors a range of 50+ companies in the real estate, construction, and tourism industries. This will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, 2024. Located in the Antonio Marina municipal sports pavilion, with 52 stands, a networking room, conferences, presentations of new promotions, and workshops on innovative construction products. It will be a unique opportunity for buyers, sellers, and investors to access news and the latest updates – under one roof – about the real estate market, as well as to connect with experts and professionals for their next real estate project.
When & Where?
Friday to Saturday, May 31 – June 01, 2024
May 31st and June 1stFriday 09:30 – 14:00 H. / 16:00 – 20:00 H.
Saturday 10:00 – 14:00 H.
Antonio Marina sports pavilion, Almuñecar
FREEExhibitions and Companies Participating
More than 50 different local companies are participating, so be sure to visit them, ask your questions, and see what is planned. You will see real estate agents, language schools, internet providers, construction, renovation, and reform companies, home designers, lawyers, co-working spaces, and more! It is a great way to make connections with local business owners, meet new people, and connect with the community.
Agenda 2024
- Full Agenda Inauguration and visit to stands. Public access is free of charge.
Prizes!
This is our first year and there is excitement all around. There will be a raffle for three tourist experiences among the attendees of the First Costa Tropical Real Estate Trade Fair Show. You may register for the raffle in advance online and you will automatically be entered into the drawing that will be held live at the end of the fair trade show. Win prizes like diving for two, tandem flights, dinner for two, and more.
Register here
La Herradura Blues Festival 2024
Each August, we are all fortunate to be able to enjoy the annual La Herradura Blues Festival! We will share with you all of the details about the location, artists, and where to get your tickets.
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La Herradura Summer Concerts – 2024
Come enjoy the La Herradura Summer Concerts! Each year we are all fortunate enough to have the opportunity to enjoy music in the castle! We will share with you all of the details about the location, artists, and where to get your tickets.
La Herradura Puppet Festival 2023
Each summer, we can all experience the annual La Herradura Puppet Festival! We will share with you all of the details with you below.
