Have Your Say – Francis

What brought me to Almerimar?

A gent told me to look at Almerimar and give it a visit. This was arranged and a week was spent both around the port and inside the bars. It was May 2004. We travelled to La Envia and saw a little of Roquetas. But we also took a trip to Balanegra and saw the route up to Guardias. All pleasant stuff (with the possible exception of Roquetas).

The port restaurants in Almerimar were enjoyable. Sadly, one of them (Cubanitos) has now closed. It always seemed busy when we went, served great food and was a good evening.

A visit back that year followed, with the kids in trail; we had a month (August) to spend and get the feel of the place. We had bought a place on our first visit and so took the decision to sail to Bilbao, and drive through the middle of Spain. It gave me an insight into the landscape. Found Almerimar and spent a good month. I still did not quite understand the place, but knew that it felt like ‘mi pueblo’.

A couple more visits over the next year still did not settle my thoughts about its future. But Christmas was spent well in Almerimar with a sensible outlook on how christmas should be spent. The fact that the marina is so special belies the fact that too few people are there, because there are too few places of interest around particular darsenas. I still love the place and am happy to take Almerimar as I find it. It has enough for me by a long way.

What are the main things I like about Almerimar?

It looks good; the beaches are good; there are places to discover all around the region; there is a pleasant mix of nationalities, and the days can be spent at your own pace. It is a safe place with good facilities. The golf is readily available and there seems to be a good network within the community.

I look forward to an increase in future visits, with a view to……. when the time is right.

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