Tandem Paragliding Spain – Soar Up In The Spanish Sky

Have you ever dreamed of what it would feel like to fly?  Well now is your chance to have an experience like no other! Paragliding Spain on the Costa Tropical is the dream destination for many.

La Herradura and Cenes de la Vega are in the heart of Europe’s most southern flying sites for paragliding Spain!  There is year round thermal activity, so it is an ideal location to give it a try.  If you are wondering what thermal activity is, don’t worry.  You can fly with an expert, so you can enjoy the moment with no experience.

Have you ever dreamed of flying? Granada has some of Europe's most southern sites for paragliding Spain! Try a tandem experience with Hotel California. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

 

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Airports Closest To Almuñécar, La Herradura & Costa Tropical

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.

 

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. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

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Where & How To Play Pétanque In Almuñécar

Pétanque

Pétanque in Almuñécar is very popular in the winter months, when the “snow birds” all flock to Almuñécar.  Here in Spain it is referred to as Petanca.  The play areas can be quite crowded, so some groups have even stopped publishing the days and times they meet.  That said, you can pretty much count on it any day the sun is out, which is nearly every day!

How To Play Pétanque And Where To Play In Almuñécar. Pétanque in Almuñécar is very popular in the winter months, when the "snow birds" all flock to Almuñécar.  We will tell you how and where to play. Read more on AlmunecarInfo.com

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Faro de La Herradura (The La Herradura Lighthouse)

Picture a sentinel in an old stone watchtower, perched high up on the cliffs of Punta de la Mona.  He can see for miles out to sea and along the coastline, with mountainous lands jetting right into the sea.  He is there protecting the castles and the nearby villages.  There’s nothing but the rocky cliffs with the sea crashing below.  He has means to communicate with the neighboring watchtowers along the coast, via light signals.  This was the life of a watchman back in the 1700’s.

The Punta de la Mona tower (Torre Punta de la Mona) was originally built as a watchtower in the 1700s and was converted to a lighthouse in 1992.  Now the Faro de La Herradura or the La Herradura lighthouse, with must see stunning views of Almuñecar and La Herradura.

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Tropico Express Tourist Train Almuñécar

Trópico Express Tourist Train

The Trópico Express Train takes you on a tour along the beaches and paseos of Almuñécar.  You will see it each night in the summer and hear them ding the bells, as they drive past.  Wave to the people on the train and have some fun or even better go for a ride yourself.

Tropico Express Tourist Train
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Best Car Rental Malaga Airport Inside The Terminal and Offsite

As you know Malaga is the nearest airport to Almuñécar, and if you want to explore Spain while you are here, then a car rental from Malaga airport is a great option.  You will be able to get off the beaten path and discover small villages, move on your own time schedule, and likely get a better deal by renting a car at the Malaga airport.  We will review with you some of your options for your car rental Malaga Airport.

aeropuerto de Malaga_ Renting a car Malaga Airport

 

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Almuñécar Spanish Mobile Phone Or SIM Card

You have arrived in Spain, and perhaps you want to get local cell phone service.  Where do you go?  What do need to buy?  This post will provide some tips and strategies for getting connected.

You have arrived in Spain, and perhaps you want to get local cell phone service. Where do you go? What do need to buy? Keep on reading and we'll tell you. Read more on AlmunecarInfo.com

We will cover two potential scenarios that new arrivals face having moved to Spain:

  1. You have a phone that works in Europe, but you need a Spanish SIM card;
  2. You need to purchase a new phone that’s compatible with the European networks;

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A Must Experience Wine Tasting

What better way to experience a bit of local culture than to  enjoy a wine tasting.  Spend the afternoon at a local bodega with wine tasting, olive oil tasting and tapas.  It is also just around the corner from the historic Roman Aqueduct!

Spend the afternoon at a local bodega with wine tasting, olive oil tasting and tapas. Then finish it off with a walk to the historic Roman Aqueduct! Read more on AlmunecarInfo.com

 

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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.

Furniture stores in Almunecar with sofas, couches, dining tables, outdoor furniture, patio furniture, mattresses, beds, bunk beds, armchairs.. Read more on Almunecarinfo.com

 

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