Almuñécar Spain on the Costa Tropical

Almunecar Spain is located in the heart of the Tropical Coast Costa Tropical, which meanders along a shoreline of picturesque beaches and pristine coves, complimented by the beautiful backdrop of the mountains and the warm waters of the Mediterranean.  It is located within the Province of Granada in the Autonomous Community of Andalucia.

What is the weather in Almunecar Spain?

This stretch of the coast offers visitors the unique opportunity of enjoying a subtropical micro climate in southern Spain. Costa Tropical is nestled between Costa del Sol of Málaga and Costa de Almeria.

The average temperature is 20º Centigrade (68ºF) with approximately 320 days of sunshine a year.  The summer months can reach near 32º Centigrade 89ºF) and the winter months 9º Centigrade (48ºF).    Here is a full breakdown by month for El tiempo en Almuñecar (the weather in Almunecar, vejret Almunecar).

This Spring like climate has helped the gentle slopes and fertile plains that rise up from the beach to grow a large variety of produce and tropical fruits.  The Tropical Coast is speckled with quaint Spanish towns and villages with a Moorish flair.  Each of these offer the visitor a broad range of tourism possibilities, including all types of water-sports, outdoor activities, in addition to interesting culture and history.

While Motril is the largest city in Costa Tropical, Almunecar seems to win the hearts of the tourists. It is the second largest city in the area and full of activities, places to stay, and things to do. It maintains its historic charm and beauty. Even though La Herradura is one of the smallest villages in Costa Tropical, it packs a punch with character, restaurants and activities too.

Where is the nearest Airport to Almunecar?

You have a couple of options just an hour away and a few more just beyond that.  Don’t worry, you can easily get to Almunecar from various airports.  Airports Closest To Almuñécar, La Herradura & Costa Tropical.  Some people may be searching for Almunecar Spanien, Almunecar Espagne, or Almunecar Spain, without the accents.  Don’t worry, we have all of the information for you here! 

How to get to Almunecar and Costa Tropical

How To Get From Malaga To Almuñécar (Airport Transfers)

There are many transportation options for getting from Malaga to Almuñécar.  To help facilitate your journey, below you will find a listing along with directions and maps.  The travel time can vary based on mode of transportation chosen as well as time or day of the week.

From Granada To Almuñécar

Almuñécar is on the Costa Tropical and by road is 75 kilometers from Málaga, 80 kilometers from Granada, and 129 kilometers from Almeria.  It is easy to make you way to and from Almuñécar and you have several transportation options.

The Almuñécar map should come in handy!

Quick Facts about Almuñécar Spain

How to pronounce the name!  Almunecar vs Almuñécar pronunciation

Population ~30,000
Altitude  78 ft / 24 meters
Airports Granada, Malaga
Airports Distance ~ 90 km
Distance to beach 0 meters
Max. temperature 40 C
Min. temperature 12 C
Spain Coast – Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical

• Almuñécar
• La Herlaradura
• Motril
• Salobreña
• Torrenueva Costa
• Castell de Ferro

La Herradura & Almuñécar Restaurants!

Looking for churros, tapas, an affordable restaurant or some fine dining?  Here is our guide to La Herradura and Almunecar Restaurants.

Looking for things to do Almuñécar?

If this wasn’t enough for you or you want more adventurous activities, please review our full list of Things To Do in Almuñécar, including 1/2 day and full day trips from Almuñécar.

Things To Do with kids In Almuñécar!

Best 25 Things To Do with kids In Almuñécar! 

La Herradura & Almuñécar Tours!

Local tours & activities for relaxation or adventure.

La Herradura & Almuñécar Culture, Monuments, Parks & More!

Historical & Cultural

If you are looking for cultural things to do in Almunecar Spain, these should get you started.  There is no shortage of culture and history in the 5th oldest town in Spain! 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.  Read More about the Castles, Roman ruins, Phoenician ruins, Museums and more!

 

Monuments

There are several historical monuments around town, so why not learn a little about them.  You can make your own scavenger hunt and try to find them as well.  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.

 

Parks & Playgrounds

If you have little ones, you are bound to be seeking out a place for them to burn off a little energy.  We share with you the Almuñécar playgrounds and parks, with a few extras thrown in as well.  The playgrounds are all very similar, just in different locations.  We share a photo of each so you can see which have swings, slides, climbing, bars and more.  For your furry kind of kids, we even have information about Dog Parks!

 

Almuñécar A-Z

Let’s Learn A Little & Enjoy Almuñécar 

The Plazas – A Spanish Way Of Life

The Almuñécar Plazas are an important part of daily life.  We will share with you some of the most popular Spanish Plazas, along with photos, and a map with the location.  These plazas not only offer a place to find shops and restaurants, they are also social gathering spots.  These are the outdoor living rooms for the town to enjoy and meet up with friends.  Of course it is popular all over Spain, but the weather in Costa Tropical ensures our Spanish plazas are active all year-long.  Read more about the Almunecar Plazas!

Almunecar Info – Getting To Know Things Around Town

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.  We try to cover the most important things you would need to know or find.  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!  Read more about Almunecar Old Town.

 

Almunecar Shopping!

There is plenty of shopping available in Almunecar in the town center and the neighboring streets.  From markets, to butchers, to boutique shop, sporting goods, electronics, phones and more. The Main streets through town are Avenida Juan Carlos I and Avenida Andalucia.

Our master Centro Comercial Almuñecar shopping post covers it all, but here are a few for you below as well.

• Friday Market – Mercadillo de Almuñécar

• Almuñécar Municipal Market

• Almuñécar Supermarkets, Grocery Stores & More

• How To Understand Buying Produce In Spain – Markets vs Stores

• How To Get To Nevada Shopping Center Granada From Almuñécar

• How To Get To Larios Mall, IKEA, Vialia, Plaza Mayor – Almuñécar to Málaga

 

Sports, Clubs, and Social Groups

There is nothing better than a sense of community and that is what you will find in many of the social groups available in Spain.  There are several resources at your disposal via Social Groups, Clubs, Facebook Groups, Google+ Groups, Blog and Websites about Spain or the Costa Tropical area.  Within these groups, you may connect and learn from others.  If you are looking for second-hand or used goods, there are several different buy, sell, swap groups too.  Read more about Sports, Clubs and Social Groups.

 

La Herradura & Almuñécar Day Trips!

We share some of our favorites places to explore in the nearby area, perfect for day trips away.

 

La Herradura & Almuñécar Places to stay!

We share with you Almunecar hotels, hostals, apartments and more. 

La Herradura & Almuñécar Sports, Groups and Clubs!

There is no shortage of groups and clubs for you to choose from, we share many of those with you here.

Popular Social Media Spots In Almuñécar & La Herradura

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.

Buying Property in Costa Tropical

Here are some top tips from a local lawyer!  Things to think about before buying a property in Spain.

Spain Coasts

Spain Costas or the Spanish Coasts provide a great variety of beaches, towns, and coves to choose from.  Spain is known as the Iberian Peninsula, which is shared with Portugal.  Being a peninsula means there is plenty of Spanish Coastline to discover and experience.  Along the south and east are the Mediterranean beaches. Then the west and north provide you with Atlantic or Bay of Biscay beaches.

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