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Roquetas de Mar

Coastal city

Roquetas de Mar is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalucía, Spain. In 2016, the population was 91,965, the municipality with the second highest population in the province behind the capital, the 14th in Andalucía and the 69th in Spain.

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In 1981, in this town, three young men from Santander were murdered by various members of the Spanish Civil Guard, in what is known as the Almería Case.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Roquetas de Mar
Province
Almería
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
111,240
Altitude
12 m
Area (IGN)
61.3 km²
Postcode
04740
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The essentials for getting around Roquetas de Mar without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 36.7643° N, 2.6149° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
04740
Altitude
12 m
Population (INE 2025)
111,240 inhabitants
Province / region
Almería · Andalucía
Official website
aytoroquetas.org

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Roquetas de Mar's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Roquetas de Mar

31 registered places to stay

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