Roquetas de Mar which means 'little rocks of the sea' is a municipality located in the province of Almeria in the autonomous community of Andalucia on Spain's south east coast. The tourist area of Roquetas de Mar with hotels, restaurants and shops is mainly frequented by Spanish holiday makers but its popularity has grown in recent years and now receives many visitors from the UK, Germany and Ireland as well . As such, there are many Roquetas de Mar hotels to cater for the influx of visitors although this part of the Spanish coast remains less congested and quieter than others.
The little fishing village of Roquetas de Mar is only a 15 minute drive from Almeria, the capital city of the province. The fishing traditions continue through gastronomy and many annual festivals providing guests to Roquetas de Mar Hotels an insight into the history and culture of the area. The village has also achieved fame as a holiday resort with its Aquadulce or 'fresh water' resort which has been classified as a Center of National Touristic Interest. Many nature reserves and national parks that border onto the municipality provide plenty of outdoor and great sightseeing opportunities. Nature lovers can enjoy the Punta de Entinas Sabinar Natural Park and the Cabo de Gata Natural Park both of which are close by.
Within the village itself, remains dating back to before the Romans ruled Spain can be seen. The Torrequebrada archeological site has uncovered artefacts from the Phoenicians. Other tourist attractions for guests to Roquetas de Mar Hotels to enjoy include the 18th century Our Lady of the Rosary Church, the 16th century Santa Ana Castle, other roman remains and the Santa Ana lighthouse. The port of Almeria dominated by a vast sprawling Moorish citadel is peppered with interesting monuments and an impressive Gothic cathedral, great tapas bars, cafes and restaurants and is also well worth a visit.
Roquetas de Mar Hotels provide easy access to the local beaches which are one of the main attractions in the area. Rather busy during the summer season, the low season finds them fairly deserted and peaceful even though Almeria has the highest number of sunshine hours and lowest rainfall in Europe. Summer days are long, hot and plentiful and even in the middle of winter, guests can cast off their coats and jerseys and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Much of the landscape around Roquetas de Mar is dry and desert-like with lunar landscapes and fabulous rock formations and is home to many spaghetti westerns.
Many annual fiestas and events take place throughout the year offering fisherman the opportunity to pay homage to the patron saint of fishermen and in honor of Santa Ana whose name is prevalent all over town.
Roquetas de Mar Hotels are conveniently situated to allow guest easy access to beaches, restaurants, bars and shops. Some are located in the middle of a beautiful beach promenade while others are in the center of Playa Serena in the heart of the tourist area and close to public transport. Convenient access to golf courses is also available. Many hotels offer balconies or terraces with beautiful sea views.
A great variety of room types exists from which guests can chose. Some hotels offer comfort rooms, superior rooms and suites as well as rooms with sea views and views over the town and countryside.
Decorated in modern styles with warm tones many are traditionally furnished with wooden furniture and colored tiles. Comfortable double beds with crisp linen, soft duvets and a work desk and chair are standard furnishings of Roquetas de Mar hotel rooms. Many modern amenities and facilities are provided and these include internet access, air conditioning and heating, satellite TV, fridge, direct dial telephone and a safety deposit box. Spacious bathrooms with white marble, colored tiles, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries are havens of peace and tranquility.
Hotel facilities that can be found in many Roquetas Hotels include 24-hour reception, hair and beauty salons, lifts, bicycle rental, smoking and non-smoking rooms and rooms for disabled people. Baby sitting and child care services, children's play areas, laundry service and garage parking remove much of the stress and leave guests relaxed with time to spend on themselves. Some luxury Roquetas de Mar hotels also provide meeting rooms which present the perfect venue for conferences, meetings or private family functions. Business services provide fax and photocopying facilities.
Apart from all the sightseeing opportunities, many leisure and entertainment options are available to guests at Roquetas de Mar Hotels. These include water aerobics, archery, petanque, table tennis, games rooms with billiards and snooker and mini-golf. Swimming pools, one for adults and one for children as well as heated pools with swim up bars are common.
Many Roquetas de Mar Hotels also offer fitness and wellness centers with cardio vascular equipment and free weights for those wishing to maintain their exercise programs as well as saunas solariums, Jacuzzis and whirlpools.
Naturally, cuisine in Roquetas de Mar Hotels revolves around fruits of the sea with rice and lobster being the favorite local specialties. Typical Andalusian style fried fish and seafood and pasta stews are also very popular. Hotel bars, lounges and pool bars provide tapas and cool drinks throughout the day and are perfect places to meet up with friends for a chat, a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap before retiring to bed.
Providing access to the largely unspoilt area of the south-east Spanish coastline, Roquetas de Mar Hotels provide accommodation for all tastes and budgets. With fantastic opportunities to enjoy days in the sun, sightseeing and exploring fascinating countryside as well as many in-house entertainment and leisure options and fine dining, guests to Roquetas de Mar Hotels are guaranteed a delightful and peaceful vacation.
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