Costa Almería — Spain's Sun-Baked Southeastern Coast 🌵
Andalusia's driest, least-crowded coastline: a whitewashed hilltop village overlooking the Mediterranean, desert landscapes that doubled for the Wild West in classic films, and genuinely uncrowded beaches even in summer. Hand-picked stays and must-book experiences — every link takes you straight to Trip.com to check live prices and book.
🏨 Where to Stay
- Parador de Mojácar ⭐⭐⭐⭐ — part of Spain's state-run Parador chain, right on Mojácar's beach with palm-filled gardens, two pools and sweeping Mediterranean views.
- Alegria Palacio Mojacar — romantic pick, adults only — an adults-only hotel five minutes' walk from the beach, with landscaped gardens, a spa and a genuinely peaceful, couples-focused atmosphere.
- Hotel Bahía Serena — family-friendly, Roquetas de Mar — a beachfront apartment-hotel directly on Playa Serena with two pools, a waterslide and 15 beach bars along the front — the region's liveliest family base.
- Hotel Best Mojácar — attainable pick — a genuinely good-value all-inclusive on Marina de la Torre beach, recently renovated, with a spa, hot tub and daily entertainment for families.
- Botaniq Hotel Boutique — hidden gem — a small, garden-wrapped boutique steps from Playa de Rumina, genuinely peaceful with wooden cabanas and a well-loved breakfast — easy to overlook and worth seeking out.
✈️ Flights
🎟️ Experiences
- Mojácar Pueblo Old Town — a Moorish hilltop village of whitewashed cube houses and winding cobbled lanes, 175 metres above the coast, with panoramic Mediterranean views from the Mirador del Castillo.
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