At the end of September, we are always in for a treat, with free access to several of the town’s historical sights, when we celebrate World Tourism Day in Almuñécar!
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What is World Tourism Day?
This is the day that Tourism is celebrated around the world. We have gone from just one day to celebrating over several days. Some of the benefits include free access to some of our greatest Almuñécar historical sites, Castillo de San Miguel, Castillo de La Herradura, the archaeological museum “Cueva Siete Palacios”, and the ornithological park “Loro Sexi”. These are all available on the designated days during standard business hours, advanced registration is not necessary.
When is Día Mundial del Turismo?
September 23 – 27, 2023
The Almuñécar City Council celebrates World Tourism Day from Saturday, 23 September until Tuesday, 26 September. Offering free visits to our monuments and museums during this time, with prior registration.
This year there will be boat, tuk-tuk rides, diving, and kayak excursions. In addition to paying tribute to a dozen professionals and companies with the annual Tourism Awards ceremony. 2023 is the 19th edition of this celebration.
Almuñécar World Tourism Day Schedule 2023
The Almuñécar La Herradura Tourist Board has prepared a comprehensive and intense program of activities to celebrate “World Tourism Day”, for five days, from September 23 to 27. With guided tours, open days of monuments and museums, as well as boat and tuk-tuk rides along with diving and kayak excursions.
To this will be added on the 27th the awards ceremony and the recognition and tributes to a dozen outstanding companies and workers in the sector in the municipality of Sexitano, according to the deputy mayor and delegate of Tourism, Daniel Barbero.
Free Access
September 23 – 26, 2023
free access to some of our greatest historical sites, Castillo de San Miguel, Castillo de La Herradura, the archaeological museum “Cueva Siete Palacios”, and the ornithological park “Loro Sexi”. These are all available on the designated days during standard business hours, advanced registration is not necessary.
Advance Reservations Access
All of the below Activities have limited places, we request advance registration.
Register at the main tourist office, the Palacete de La Najarra, during standard business hours.
GUIDED VISITS
Tour of the main monuments and Old Town
Departures: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:45 a.m.
Meeting point: Palacete de La Najarra (Avda. Europa, s/n)
BOAT TRAVEL
Boat trip along the coast of Almuñécar La Herradura
Departures: Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting point Puerto Marina del Este
This activity will be carried out if sea conditions allow it
TUK TUK RIDES
Tourist walk through Almuñécar La Herradura
Departures: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (various times)
Meeting point: La Najarra Palace
DIVING BAPTISMS
Discover our seabed and dive!
Departures:
- Saturday and Sunday at 16:00
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30
Meeting point: DIVING (Pº Andrés Segovia, 67)
This activity will be carried out if sea conditions allow it
KAYAK EXCURSIONS
Departures: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m.
Meeting points:
- MUNAY AVENTURA (Caletilla Beach)
- WINDSURF LA HERRADURA (Pº Andrés Segovia, 34)
This activity will be carried out if sea conditions allow it
ALMUÑÉCAR LA HERRADURA TOURISM AWARDS 2023
Wednesday the 27th, at 20:00
Casa de la Cultura. Limited capacity
Enjoy!
