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Castillo del Mar
★★★Playa de Cabria 7, Almuñécar9,5 Fantastic · 37 reviews- Wifi
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Excursions with locals
Almuñécar has 293 apartments for rent, with an average price of 197 euros per night and the cheapest from 71 euros. The offer is wide and varied, but it is worth knowing that most are concentrated in the old town, the San Cristóbal promenade and the El Tesorillo-Puerta del Mar area. If you are looking for atmosphere and proximity to bars and restaurants, the historic center is the most practical: you have everything within walking distance, although parking is difficult and the streets are narrow. On the other hand, if you prefer tranquility and sea views, the El Tesorillo area, where the “PRECIOSO APARTAMENTO EN EL TESORILLO” is located, is more residential and has direct access to small coves, but you will need a car to go to the supermarket or the main beach.
The difference between some areas and others is especially noticeable in summer. The promenade and San Cristóbal beach are the busiest, with beach bars and atmosphere until late; there you will find apartments such as the “nice seafront apartment” or the “Apartamento con vistas al mar- Costa Tropical Almuñécar”. If you are traveling as a family, the La Herradura area, although it belongs to the municipality, is about 8 kilometers away and offers quieter coves and fewer buildings, but you will have to travel for everything. As for price, the months of July and August are the most expensive; if you can, travel in May, June or September, when apartments drop by up to 30% and the weather is still good for the beach. Long weekend holidays also come at a better price than Holy Week.
To get there, the most comfortable option is to fly to Málaga or Granada and rent a car; from Málaga it is about 50 minutes along the Mediterranean highway, and from Granada about 40 minutes along the A-44. The bus from Málaga takes more than an hour and a half, and then you will need taxis or quite a bit of walking, because many apartments are on hills. Once there, getting around on foot is feasible if you stay in the center, but to go to the southern beaches or to neighboring La Herradura, a car is almost essential. Before booking, check whether the apartment includes a parking space, because in August parking on the street is an odyssey. Also check whether the final price includes cleaning and bed linen, and whether the elevator reaches all floors, because there are old buildings without an elevator and with steep stairs. Finally, check the photos of the actual views, not just the agency ones, and read recent comments about nighttime noise if you choose the promenade.
The months of May, June and September are the most balanced: good weather for the beach and prices up to 30% lower than in August. Long weekends from October to December also tend to have reduced rates, although the water is colder.
The El Tesorillo area and San Cristóbal beach are the most recommended because of their fine sand and shallow waters. Avoid the old town if you are taking a baby stroller, because the streets are cobbled and have slopes.
If you stay in the center, you do not need one for day-to-day life, because there are supermarkets, a pharmacy and the beach within walking distance. But to visit La Herradura, the Roman aqueduct or the southern coves, a car will save you a lot of time and effort.
Most ask for a 30% deposit and the rest upon arrival, with free cancellation up to 7 days before in low season. In summer, many reservations are non-refundable, so read the fine print carefully before paying.
Yes, there are, such as the “Apartamento con vistas al mar- Costa Tropical Almuñécar”, but verify that the photo is from the living room window and not from the shared rooftop. Ask the owner whether the view is front-facing or side-facing, and whether there is any building blocking it.