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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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Where to sleep in Roquetas de Mar

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What to see

16 places to explore Roquetas de Mar at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El castillo de Santa Ana, también llamado castillo de Las Roquetas, es una fortificación de entre finales del siglo XVI y siglo XVII ubicada en la localidad española de Roquetas de Mar (Almería) que sirvió de refugio para los habitantes del municipio de aquella época que vivían próximos al…

    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de Santa Ana
    Informagico · CC BY-SA 3.0 es
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    El yacimiento arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida o Ribera de Turaniana es un conjunto de restos arqueológicos descubierto en 1859 que cronológicamente abarcan desde el final de la Edad del Bronce, pasando por la Cultura argárica, fundamental durante la época romana, hasta la etapa musulmana…

    Yacimiento arqueológicoBien de interés cultural

    Ribera de la Algaida
    Ayuntamiento Roquetas de Mar · Public domain
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    El arrecife barrera de Posidonia es un arrecife natural situado en la costa del municipio de Roquetas de Mar (provincia de Almería, Andalucía, España), con una superficie de unas 108 Has. Fue declarado monumento natural el 23 de noviembre de 2001.

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    Arrecife Barrera de Posidonia
    Schumi4ever · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    El faro de Roquetas de Mar es un faro situado en la costa de Roquetas de Mar, en la provincia de Almería, Andalucía, España.

    Faro

    Faro de Roquetas de Mar
    AquariaNR · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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    La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario es un templo religioso de culto católico y puesto bajo la advocación mariana de la Virgen del Rosario. Está situada en Roquetas de Mar, en la provincia de Almería (España).

    Iglesia

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
    Galdius · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    La ermita de la Santa Cruz es un templo religioso de culto católico y puesto bajo la advocación de la Santa Cruz. Está situada en Roquetas de Mar, en la provincia de Almería (España).

    Ermita

    Ermita de la Santa Cruz
    Galdius · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Yacimiento arqueológicoZona de Servidumbre Arqueológica

    Espacio Subacuático Laja del Palo
    Schumi4ever · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    SalinaElemento de la Lista Roja del Patrimonio

    Salinas de San Rafael
    Feranza · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Museo

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    Museo

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

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What to do

8 plans to experience Roquetas de Mar on the move, not just passing through.

Natural areas

2 activities

Monumento Natural Arrecife Barrera de Posidonia

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Paraje y Reserva Natural de Punta Entinas-Sabinar

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Guided activities in Roquetas de Mar (Civitatis)

Water

2 activities

Playa de Aguadulce

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Playa La Romanilla

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Guided activities in Roquetas de Mar (Civitatis)

Street market

2 activities

Street market

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Street market (Sundays)

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Bike

2 activities

Cycling route: Enix (P. eólico) * El Parador de las Hortichuelas

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Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Roquetas de Mar (Civitatis)

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

More walks near Roquetas de Mar

Routes shared by hikers and waymarked trails, with their map and elevation profile.

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In and around Roquetas de Mar

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • DivingEscuela de buceo Star · in the village · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya La Romanilla · in the village · 15 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsReal Club Náutico · 1 km away · 7 within 20 kmGetting there
  • SurfingBlue Surf Center · in the village · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksMario Park · in the villageGetting there
  • GolfClub de Golf Playa Serena · in the village · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • WineriesBodega Cibeles · in the village · 2 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVia Ferrata Barranco de Carcauz · 11.1 km away, in FelixGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesCharcón de Punta Entinas · 13.8 km away, in Ejido (El)Getting there
  • Spas and hot springsBalneario San Nicolás · 22 km away, in Alhama de AlmeríaGetting there