Situated 40 kilometres east of Almería, in one of the least rainy parts of Europe, the sun shines almost 300 days a year and the average temperature is 27° in summer and 15° in winter.
A few kilometres from the Sierra Nevada, with long sandy beaches, it is a perfect place to live permanently or to spend an unforgettable holiday.

Sports facilitie

Almerimar is famous for its 18-hole golf course (which extends to 27), as well as its Nautical Club.

In addition, Almería has been appointed to host the Almería 2005: 15th Mediterranean Games and the area is set to benefit from the installation of first class sporting facilities

Golf:

	The 18-holes Almerimar Gold Club (extending to 27), designed by Gary Placer, is known for its excellent landscape and high quality course, as well as an almost total guarantee of good weather all year round.
	The Hotel Meliá Golf Almerimar forms part of the facilities found there.
	In addition, there is a complete network of golf courses in the province of Almería to satisfy the most demanding and varied tastes.

Nautical:

The Almerimar Marina is one of the biggest in Andalucía, with over 1,000 moorings.
In addition to offering the most complete and modern services, such as a Sailing School, a large part of the local social life is centred around the Marina.

Other sports:

	Almerimar is in a privileged position for visiting the Punta Entinas National Park, either on foot or horseback, thanks to its two Riding Clubs.
	The Almerimar lake offers canoeing while enjoying the incredible view of      the aquatic bird reserve.
	The San Miguel Cove is a perfect spot to practice windsurfing
	Two Tennis Clubs.
	The Almería coast is known the world over as a true treasure for practicing     diving. In addition, Almerimar has a Diving Club in the Marina.
	Microlight Club.
	Sports complex and Football Stadium.

 

 

The natural surroundings of Almerimar:

In an environment of incomparable wild beauty, in one of the most untouched areas of Almería, there is an oasis of land and water that is bursting with life.

Almerimar is set in a privileged landscape, comprising an extensive strip of land sprinkled with small lagoons and rich and abundant flora, fauna and scenery.

- The Almerimar lake forms part of the Almerimar “Breezes Promotion” and comprises a very important natural refuge for the conservation of aquatic birds.
Its two central islands, that harbour each of the interior freshwater lakes, form an impressive scenic ensemble.

- The Punta Entinas National Park is a true natural treasure, boasting a very special and exclusive beauty.

It is made up of three very different landscapes: beach, salt plains and lagoon. It stands out for its special beauty and the variety of bird species that live and roam there: Cinnamon Teal Ducks, Red Shoveler Ducks, storks, mallards, pink flamingos and a rich variety of other species.
In addition to the rich flora and fauna that can be found in the park, it also offers numerous other attractions (fishing, underwater archaeology, inexhaustible photographic opportunities and walking paths).

El Ejido boasts one of the few untouched coastlines of the European Mediterranean and offers unbeatable walks in the vicinity of the residential areas to dunes and lagoons with flamingos and other protected species.

Beaches:

The beaches of El Ejido have been awarded the Blue Flag by the European Union ever since this scheme was conceived to recognise environmental quality and a high level of facilities.

Almerimar
There are two beaches that surround the town that span 3.5 kilometres and are 100 metres wide. They offer full facilities: showers, toilets, rubbish bins and a thorough cleaning service.

Ensenada de San Miguel
2.5 Kilometres from Mar Azul Campsite, it is an ideal beach for windsurfing the whole year round and the setting for some important sporting competitions.

Guardias Viejas
3 kilometres of beach surrounding a village of the same name, it is also ideal for fishing.

Balerma
A traditional fishing village with 6 kilometres of beach, the centre is bordered by a promenade and a large untouched beach together with coastal dunes

Punta Entinas
The coastal boundary of the Natural Park, it comprises 10.5 kilometres of untouched beach with incomparable scenery made up of dunes and vegetation. As it is a protected area, it does not have facilities or road access, but it is a great option for walks and coastal sailing trips