ALMUÑECAR TRAVEL, TOURISM

ALMUÑECAR TRAVEL, TOURISMTownship InfoPopulations of the municipality: La Herradura,Region: Costa TropicalPostal Code: 18690Distance from Granada: 70 kmNumber of inhabitants: 27 754 inhabitantsGentile: Almuñequeros or SexitanosOfficial Website: www.almunecar.info

Tour
Almuñécar is considered one of the most attractive tourist points and further on the Andalusian coast. Not surprisingly its coastline is known as the Costa Tropical brand, a name consistent with its long beaches, its weather and its lush tropical and subtropical type. A unique combination not only in the Iberian Peninsula, but throughout the European continent.Located on the Costa Tropical, near the province of Malaga, has 19 km of coastline divided into 26 beaches and temperatures do not drop below 16 degrees in winter, and up from 35 in summer. Its beaches, visitors can find several overflowing with visitors and services, remote coves and even to practice naturism. The range of activities related to the sea is very complete. From diving courses, sailing, windsurfing and kayaks to rent jet skis or marine excursions and charters. It also has a marina with rental of moorings and boats.For nature lovers, Almuñécar also has a number of attractions. One is the ecological Peña Written on a natural balcony located at 1,100 meters above sea level, from where you can see the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the Alpujarras landscape and tropical fusion valley to the Mediterranean. In this room there is a municipal initiative game reserve that have been developed in an environment of peace and security. It is also an ideal place for all kinds of outdoor sports such as hiking, mountain biking and paragliding.The traditional festivals are colorful and varied Almuñécar, like carnivals, with the traditional burial of the sardine. Among the many festivities celebrating the population is worth a mention the Feast in honor of the Virgen de la Antigua. In this event the neighbors commemorate the victory of Lope de Valenzuela on Moorish Aben Aboo held in 1569, while grateful for the miraculous intercession of their patron. The procession which takes place at night and sea reaches the Puerta del Mar. Many beach decorated boats accompany the Virgin in this journey that ends with an extraordinary fireworks display in the Holy Peñones.

History

Beside a sea of ​​calm and crystalline waters, the ancient Almuñécar descended from the ancient Phoenician-Roman colony Sexi. At the Phoenicians must a city well structured with a thriving economy based on fish salting and currency. And the Romans developed from the architectural point of view, economic and fisheries.In the year 775, Abderraman I landed on the beaches. He established the Caliphate of Córdoba and renamed the city as Hisn-al-munecab. Almuñécar At this time it was a strong point on the coast, although one can not speak of it as a city until the eleventh century. Produced all kinds of fruits and also affords good fishing waters. The port city had, neighborhoods, slums, markets and a mosque. It was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs centuries later. She was attacked for centuries, and was continuously targeted by Turkish pirates.Already in the twentieth century, this town has experienced dramatic economic and urban growth through tourism.

Gastronomy
Almuñécar's cuisine is based on ancient culinary traditions, in many cases of Arab origin. The sea is, along with agriculture, resource for preparing delicious dishes. Seafood, rock fish, and other species make great barbecues and are basic elements of soups and rice dishes. Highlight typical dishes: migas with melon, squash with sausage, fish and zarzuela, the desserts, the cherimoya mousse or mango tarts.The exceptional climate allows for a century the cultivation and marketing of tropical fruits such as cherimoya (Denomination of Origin), mango, avocado, papaya, carambola or babaco.

Hiking and trekking

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