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Municipality in Andalusia, Spain
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Roquetas de Mar is in Almeria (province). This is a low-key tourist resort town on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, about 18 km from the provincial capital city of Almeria. The town has many long, blue-flag, beaches which are kept meticulously clean. The resort is uncrowded and caters more for families and older travellers than similar resorts on the Costa del Sol. The nightlife is varied but relatively quiet.
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A wetland and bird sanctuary where you can see flamingoes, stilts, terns and many other water birds. The beach of Puntas Entinas is an unofficial naturist zone.
The nearest airport is at Almería, approx 40 minutes drive. There's no direct buses through to the airport, though the M-330 bus runs between Roquetas and Almería every 30 minutes.
Read in the guideThe resort is not very large, and is quite flat. Most places are walkable, though be sure to wear suitable clothing as the sun can be far more brutal than it feels, even in summer, due to the low humidity and sea breeze.
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