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Summer Night Market Shopping San Cristóbal Almuñécar

It is the night market! If you are out walking the paseo along San Cristóbal Beach, you will be in for a treat to browse the booths each summer.
This is our summer night market and a perfect reason to get out and enjoy the great weather.

Friday Market Almunecar – Mercadillo Almuñécar & La Herradura

Friday Market Almunecar Mercadillo Almuñécar

The market’s real name is “Almuñécar Mercadillo Los Viernes”, The Friday Market or to some Almunecar Friday markt. The entrance right in the heart of the town at the Arc de Triomphe Puerta de Almuñécar (Blas Infantes Arches), this is also the main fairgrounds in the month of August. It lies between the main road (N-340) and the one and only “McDonald’s”. Continue reading

Almuñécar Municipal Market – Mercado Municipal

Live like a local and get your daily shopping done at the Almuñécar Municipal Market. The new municipal market holds approximately 200 underground parking places, 40 market stalls (20 fish stalls, 10 greengrocer stalls, 6 butcher/delicatessen stalls, 4 stalls for other products for sale).

Fish and seafood, look for the pescadería
Meats, look for the butcher, which is a carnicería
Produce, fruits/veg, look for frutería
Breads, baked goods, look for the pandería
Delicatessen. Look for a charcutería

Read more about shopping in Almuñécar.

Mercado Municipal – Almuñécar Municipal Market

How To Get To Centro Comercial Nevada Shopping Granada

For a complete shopping experience, sometimes you need to visit a big city. We will describe how to get to the new Centro Comercial Nevada shopping Granada from Almuñécar. The Nevada shopping center [Centro Comercial Nevada] is located in Granada and is on the southeast side of the city, so that means easy access from Costa Tropical. With approximately 120,000 square meters of commercial area, and with 200+ stores, numerous restaurants, and an 8-cinema cineplex, there is plenty to see, do, and eat.

How To Understand Buying Produce In Spain – Markets vs Stores

This is something most people wouldn’t even think to learn before visiting Spain. It isn’t complicated, but there is a system to buying produce in the Spain, depending on where your are. This may not be valid across the entire country, but as a general rule it holds true in Almuñécar. Follow the guide below and it will help ease any little bit of culture shock you may have.

Delicious Spanish Fruit & Vegetables Described

Time to have a healthy snack and learn the names of some Spanish fruit & vegetables in Spanish. For some of us there are unfamiliar items at the produce stands that can be confusing. Not to worry, we will translate some of the most common fruits & vegetables in Spain for you. If it doesn’t look familiar, don’t be afraid to give something new a try (like the nispero fruit). You may just like it!

Do I Need A Spanish Will?

What is the importance of making a Spanish will. Do I really need to have a will in Spain? Owning a Spanish property can lead to uncertainty about your foreign obligations. Plan well ahead when you buy the property in Spain, and ensure you have a Spanish Will. Owning a property in Spain without making a Will can be a very risky and ultimately a costly decision for you and your legal heirs. Why?

Online Shopping & Package Delivery Points

Sometimes we just can’t find exactly what we need locally and need to do a little online shopping! Many of the bigger chain stores have a website where you may order online and have shipped to your home. We also cover some of the package delivery points in the area.

Things To Do In Motril Spain! The Big City Of Costa Tropical

Escape to a slightly bigger city and experience a day trip from Almuñécar with many things to do in Motril, Spain. Motril is the second-largest city in the Granada Province, with a population exceeding 60,000. Yes, this isn’t a big city by most standards, but it is the biggest on the Costa Tropical. Many of us know it as the place to take care of our paperwork as foreigners, but there is so much more to the city. We want to share with you some of the things to do in Motril, you can do as a day trip or combine with your trip to the Foreigner’s office.

Almuñécar Furniture Stores (Muebles)

When getting settled into your new place, you will likely be on the lookout for the local furniture stores. There are a few small stores with limited selections right in town or you have the option of traveling to some of the larger stores.