When visiting Almuñécar, it is almost impossible not to notice the Blas Infante Arches (Puerta de Almuñécar). As you pass by on the N340, you will see the Blas Infante Arches stand out amidst all of the tall trees. This is a great meeting point in town, as it is easy to find.
El Tiempo en Almuñécar (The Weather in Almuñécar)
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. The weather we have described in this post is what we’ve experienced from 2012 and we consider to be “usual”. That said, for the past few years there has been a little more “unusual” weather, with cold snaps in October and a warm February. This is only meant as a rough guide for each month, as we obviously can’t control Mother Nature.
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.
La Herradura & Almuñécar Carnival 2026
Get ready for costumes, masquerade, parades, singing, dancing, music, activities, food & drink.
It’s time to celebrate La Herradura & Almuñécar Carnival! The parades begin at one location and end with a party at another location. This year the party locations are at El Majuelo Park in Almuñécar and at the Plaza del Centro Civicoor Plaza de la Independencia in La Herradura. Keep on reading for detailed events and locations.
Where To Refill Your Butane Bottle or Bombona de Butano
If you live in Almuñécar, or its surrounding areas, chances are you use Butano (Butane bottle) for some sort of heating. Butane is by far the dominant fuel used for heating in Spain. It is much more common than say propane, and as such, this post will cover the HOW and WHERE to obtain replacement butane cylinders.
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.
![Nevada Shopping in Granada! For a complete shopping experience, sometimes you need to visit a big city. We will describe how to get to the new Nevada Shopping Center in Granada [Centro Comercial Nevada]. 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. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com](https://almunecarinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nevada-Shopping-Granada-from-AlmuñécarI-400x600.jpg)
Costa Tropical Old Spanish Sugar Mill & Spanish Rum Yum!
This is a good 1/2 day activity from Almuñécar and you are in for a sweet treat, all about sugar in Spanish. Just a little to the east within Costa Tropical, you can experience the sugarcane past of Motril. You will experience an old Spanish sugar mill, take a tour of a rum distillery and taste some Spanish rum. Let’s talk sugar (Azucar).
Duration: ~3 hours
Route:
Your day will begin with a step back in time at Motril’s pre-industrial sugar museum, followed by a tour of the Ron Montero Rum Distillery with rum tasting.
Distance: 20km from Almuñécar
Departure: Recommended departure from Almuñécar 10:30 – 11:00 am
Almuñécar City Bus Schedule
Almuñécar Bus Schedule
The big blue city bus currently has five main lines in the municipality of Almuñécar.
- Line 1 is a circular line around Almuñécar, from the center to Cotobro and back. locate bus now
- Line 2a locate bus now is from Almuñécar to La Herradura and back.
- Line 2b is from Almuñécar to La Herradura (Including Punta de la Mona and Marina del Este). locate bus now
- Line 3 locate bus now is from Almuñécar down through Velilla / Taramay and back.
- Line 4 is from Almuñécar city center to Torrecuevas and back. locate bus now
Peñones del Santo – Natural Monument of Almuñécar
.Peñones del Santo is a natural monument with the addition of a man-made cross. You may climb to the top of Peñones del Santo for vast views of Almuñécar and the beautiful cost of Granada beaches. There is a large plaza at the top with a very large cross at the highest point. The surrounding metal railings have become a location for people to leave behind their locks of love.
A Day Trip from Almuñécar To Granada – Things To Do
As much as we all love Almuñécar, it is nice to get out and explore a bit. It’s very easy to take a day trip to Granada from Almuñécar, or you can even plan a few days away. Of course everything we have to share is also a perfect day trip from Malaga too. There is so much to see and do, and it’s always fun to just roam around and soak up the city. If that isn’t your style, here are some great options for organized tours and things to do in Granada.