Kristina’s guidebook to Rincón de Vera
Food Scene
Restaurante YAHO ALTA
1 Av. Puerto ReyNice oriental cuisine with an excellent menu del dia
Pizzeria right on the seafront, 2 mins by car or 15 minute walk from the apartment
https://pizzeria-memoli-fodor.negocio.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Pizzeria Memoli
1 P.º MarítimoPizzeria right on the seafront, 2 mins by car or 15 minute walk from the apartment
https://pizzeria-memoli-fodor.negocio.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Traditional, beautiful restaurant and extensive tapas bar, in the centre of Vera. Well worth a visit.
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Terraza Carmona
1 Calle del MarTraditional, beautiful restaurant and extensive tapas bar, in the centre of Vera. Well worth a visit.
NEW BOMBAY CHOUPATI
10 Av. Juan Sebastián ElcanoExcellent Indian Cuisine
Excellent Hugh end cuisine in a delightful setting
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Restaurante Lua Puerto Rey
1 Av. Ciudad de ValenciaExcellent Hugh end cuisine in a delightful setting
Trendy and smart bar/restaurant offering excellent tapas at €1.20 each (2022) combined with an 'on the beach' location makes this a must go to place at the Mojácar end of Garrucha. Full a la carte also available
20 paikallista suosittelee
Boracay Beach
19 P.º del MaleconTrendy and smart bar/restaurant offering excellent tapas at €1.20 each (2022) combined with an 'on the beach' location makes this a must go to place at the Mojácar end of Garrucha. Full a la carte also available
Gran Muralla
Carretera de RondaWell priced, all you can eat, Chinese buffet
Amazingly good value Menu del Día, overlooking the marina in Garrucha
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Estrella-Polar-103760231189421/
La Estrella Polar
Avenida PuertoAmazingly good value Menu del Día, overlooking the marina in Garrucha
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Estrella-Polar-103760231189421/
Great atmosphere and often live music with good quality food overlooking the sea at Mojácar
https://www.valerymojacar.com/
Valery Cocktail & Music Bar
213 Paseo del MediterráneoGreat atmosphere and often live music with good quality food overlooking the sea at Mojácar
https://www.valerymojacar.com/
Beautiful setting overlooking the sea on Mojácar Playa, excellent food with well priced menu del día
Restaurante Bellavista
211 Paseo del MediterráneoBeautiful setting overlooking the sea on Mojácar Playa, excellent food with well priced menu del día
A stone's throw away from the apartment, a venue that hosts regular live music
https://emayon.com/es-view.php?seo=el-gnomo-feliz-429308
El Gnomo Feliz
10 Paraje la Media LeguaA stone's throw away from the apartment, a venue that hosts regular live music
https://emayon.com/es-view.php?seo=el-gnomo-feliz-429308
https://www.telepizza.es/?utm_source=gmb-tpz&utm_medium=gmb-sur&utm_campaign=956
Ronda de las Buganvillas, 17, 04620 Playas de Vera, Almería
2.1 km
Telepizza - Comida a domicilio
17 Ronda de las Buganvillashttps://www.telepizza.es/?utm_source=gmb-tpz&utm_medium=gmb-sur&utm_campaign=956
Ronda de las Buganvillas, 17, 04620 Playas de Vera, Almería
2.1 km
B2Mohana
Calle DelfinLovely atmosphere, right in the beach. Fantastic steaks
Laguna Bar Restaurante
Avenida Juan Sebastián ElcanoGreat fish & chips with a glass of Cava only €10 (as at Oct 2022)
Le Petit Gourmet Vera Playa
Lovely for coffee, breakfast, snacks & meals
Great for a coffee, drink or a meal. Mostly outdoor seating but under cover
Cositas Café Bar Minimarket
113 Av. AlcazabaGreat for a coffee, drink or a meal. Mostly outdoor seating but under cover
Nice restaurant overlooking the sea on Mojácar Playa. Excellent choices from a fixed price menu. Booking recommended.
Sensations Restaurant & Music Bar
209 P.º del MediterráneoNice restaurant overlooking the sea on Mojácar Playa. Excellent choices from a fixed price menu. Booking recommended.
Local towns to visit
https://www.vera.es/index.php?page=agenda
Local administrative centre, banks, shops, 24 hour medical centre, bars, restaurants, weekly market (Saturdays), Guardia Civil/Policía Local, historic bullring, football stadium, indoor swimming pool and lots and lots of history....
Vera is a small walled renaissance town located in the Levante of Almeria, close to the coast, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Vera is easily accessed from the main E15 Autovía (motorway), which takes you through to Almeria city, the town is prosperous with a great variety of modern facilities and sightseeing points of interest.
History
The town was originally called Baria and was located closer to the sea near Villaricos, when the Arab occupation took over they moved the town to the hill of Espiritu Santo, but a huge earthquake destroyed the area in 1518. Legend has it that when Queen Isabel climbed to the top of the hill she fired an arrow and ordered that Vera be rebuilt wherever the arrow landed. The town as we know was rebuilt in the 16th century and later developed further in the 18th century.
Architecture
Vera has several buildings of architectural interest, the main Plaza Mayor (square) houses the 15th century Church de la Encarnación, originally built as a fort to protect against the moors, it’s an imposing building with its 4 great towers and the interior is no less impressive with a wonderful altarpiece. The Ayuntamiento de Vera (Vera town hall) was built in the 16th century, here you will find the Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum which contains lots of interesting information and archeological finds which tell the history and folklore of Vera and its surrounding areas.
There is also the Church of the Covent de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria (1605), the Royal Hospital of San Agustín (19th century), the Hermitage de Nuestra Señora de las Huertas, located on the outskirts of Vera to give thanks to the people of Lorca for their aid in liberating Vera from the Moorish siege of 1569 and the Hermitage de la Virgen de las Angustias, a 19th century building that houses the patron saint of Vera.
Festivals
Spain is well known for its fiestas (street parties) and Vera is no exception; with such a rich history and a sense of value the Spanish take every opportunity to remind visitors and young ones alike of their culture. Annual celebrations in Vera include the carnival, holy week, May Crosses and Saint Cleofás Day, which takes place on the 25th September.
Attractions
Vera is far from just a sleepy old inland pueblo, it has perfectly combined its historical roots with the requirements of modern life. It is a bustling hive of activity and has a wonderful eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Saturday is market day where the main streets turn themselves over to the sprawling, where you can buy anything from a frying pan to beautiful rugs, handbags, shoes and much more.
Gastronomy
Eating out in Vera is a pleasurable experience; there are ample tapas bars and restaurants to choose from. Typical local dishes include Gurullos (bread fried in lard with garlic, bacon and other ingredients), Sardines, Red Soup and Wheat Stew. Delicious wine ring-shaped cakes are also typical, as is Date Cake.
Vera Playa
Vera Playa is famous for its large Naturist Beach (Nudist beach), its known as the as the centre of naturism in Andalucía. The beach is supported by a number of naturist hotels, apartments and camping facilities.
At Vera Playa there is also a Parque Acuatico (Water Park), which provides a thrilling and fun family day out. You can choose to relax by one of
the three swimming pools or experience the exhilarating fun of the kamikaze water shoots, black hole and Adventure River. There is also mini-golf, green zones and an amusement park.
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Vera
https://www.vera.es/index.php?page=agenda
Local administrative centre, banks, shops, 24 hour medical centre, bars, restaurants, weekly market (Saturdays), Guardia Civil/Policía Local, historic bullring, football stadium, indoor swimming pool and lots and lots of history....
Vera is a small walled renaissance town located in the Levante of Almeria, close to the coast, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Vera is easily accessed from the main E15 Autovía (motorway), which takes you through to Almeria city, the town is prosperous with a great variety of modern facilities and sightseeing points of interest.
History
The town was originally called Baria and was located closer to the sea near Villaricos, when the Arab occupation took over they moved the town to the hill of Espiritu Santo, but a huge earthquake destroyed the area in 1518. Legend has it that when Queen Isabel climbed to the top of the hill she fired an arrow and ordered that Vera be rebuilt wherever the arrow landed. The town as we know was rebuilt in the 16th century and later developed further in the 18th century.
Architecture
Vera has several buildings of architectural interest, the main Plaza Mayor (square) houses the 15th century Church de la Encarnación, originally built as a fort to protect against the moors, it’s an imposing building with its 4 great towers and the interior is no less impressive with a wonderful altarpiece. The Ayuntamiento de Vera (Vera town hall) was built in the 16th century, here you will find the Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum which contains lots of interesting information and archeological finds which tell the history and folklore of Vera and its surrounding areas.
There is also the Church of the Covent de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria (1605), the Royal Hospital of San Agustín (19th century), the Hermitage de Nuestra Señora de las Huertas, located on the outskirts of Vera to give thanks to the people of Lorca for their aid in liberating Vera from the Moorish siege of 1569 and the Hermitage de la Virgen de las Angustias, a 19th century building that houses the patron saint of Vera.
Festivals
Spain is well known for its fiestas (street parties) and Vera is no exception; with such a rich history and a sense of value the Spanish take every opportunity to remind visitors and young ones alike of their culture. Annual celebrations in Vera include the carnival, holy week, May Crosses and Saint Cleofás Day, which takes place on the 25th September.
Attractions
Vera is far from just a sleepy old inland pueblo, it has perfectly combined its historical roots with the requirements of modern life. It is a bustling hive of activity and has a wonderful eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. Saturday is market day where the main streets turn themselves over to the sprawling, where you can buy anything from a frying pan to beautiful rugs, handbags, shoes and much more.
Gastronomy
Eating out in Vera is a pleasurable experience; there are ample tapas bars and restaurants to choose from. Typical local dishes include Gurullos (bread fried in lard with garlic, bacon and other ingredients), Sardines, Red Soup and Wheat Stew. Delicious wine ring-shaped cakes are also typical, as is Date Cake.
Vera Playa
Vera Playa is famous for its large Naturist Beach (Nudist beach), its known as the as the centre of naturism in Andalucía. The beach is supported by a number of naturist hotels, apartments and camping facilities.
At Vera Playa there is also a Parque Acuatico (Water Park), which provides a thrilling and fun family day out. You can choose to relax by one of
the three swimming pools or experience the exhilarating fun of the kamikaze water shoots, black hole and Adventure River. There is also mini-golf, green zones and an amusement park.
Kilometres of beautiful beach with a healthy sprinkling of nightlife and some wonderful bars and restaurants, shops, beach clubs and so much more.....
Mojácar Playa
Kilometres of beautiful beach with a healthy sprinkling of nightlife and some wonderful bars and restaurants, shops, beach clubs and so much more.....
Mojácar Pueblo Vanha kaupunki
3 Pl. FrontonVery Spanish working port, famous for seafood and particularly the world renown red Garrucha prawn. Lots of fish/seafood restaurants as well as most other types of cuisine
There is a hugh Street market running along the seafront on Friday mornings which is well worth a visit
Garrucha
116 Paseo del MaleconVery Spanish working port, famous for seafood and particularly the world renown red Garrucha prawn. Lots of fish/seafood restaurants as well as most other types of cuisine
There is a hugh Street market running along the seafront on Friday mornings which is well worth a visit
Vera Town Hall
1 Plaza MayorLots of activities during the summer
Large street market on Saturday mornings
Sport
2 minutes by car or 20 minute walk for those wanting a day at a water park
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Aquavera-vesipuisto
2B Av. Ciudad de Valencia2 minutes by car or 20 minute walk for those wanting a day at a water park
For those wanting something a little more energetic ... as well as good food at reasonable prices
7 paikallista suosittelee
Puerto Rey Sports Center
1 Av. Puerto ReyFor those wanting something a little more energetic ... as well as good food at reasonable prices
https://es.lunarcablepark.com/
A wide variety of water sports can be found here, 29 minutes by car from the apartment
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Lunar Cable Park
Pol. 12 Ctra. el Pantanohttps://es.lunarcablepark.com/
A wide variety of water sports can be found here, 29 minutes by car from the apartment
Karting Garrucha
Bowling Indalo Mojacar
233 P.º del Mediterráneohttps://www.almeriadecosta.com/mojacar/bowling
Beautiful golf course, just a few minutes drive from the apartment, with its own luxury spa hotel
https://www.valledeleste.es/
14 paikallista suosittelee
Valle del Este
2 Av. Valle del SolBeautiful golf course, just a few minutes drive from the apartment, with its own luxury spa hotel
https://www.valledeleste.es/
Yet another superb golf course only a few minutes drive from the apartment
http://www.desertspringsresort.es/inicio/club-de-golf/
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Desert Springs Golf Club
Yet another superb golf course only a few minutes drive from the apartment
http://www.desertspringsresort.es/inicio/club-de-golf/
Another beautiful golf course, situated between Mojácar & Garrucha
https://www.ugolfiberia.com/marina-golf-mojacar/
20 paikallista suosittelee
Club Marina Golf Mojacar
4 Av. del MarAnother beautiful golf course, situated between Mojácar & Garrucha
https://www.ugolfiberia.com/marina-golf-mojacar/
https://minigolfalbatrosmojacar.es/
¡Disfruta de nuestro Minigolf!
Diversión garantizada para toda la familia y para todas las edades. Sin prisas, sin agobios, hoyo a hoyo vamos recorriendo todo el circuito de 18 magníficas pistas hasta llegar al hoyo sorpresa… el 19.
¿Y mientras jugamos tomamos una copa o un refresco? ¿O mejor al terminar, tranquilamente sentados haciendo un recuento de nuestros puntos? Recuerda: aquí gana quien menos puntos cosecha.
Albatross Mini Golf
28A Paseo del Mediterráneohttps://minigolfalbatrosmojacar.es/
¡Disfruta de nuestro Minigolf!
Diversión garantizada para toda la familia y para todas las edades. Sin prisas, sin agobios, hoyo a hoyo vamos recorriendo todo el circuito de 18 magníficas pistas hasta llegar al hoyo sorpresa… el 19.
¿Y mientras jugamos tomamos una copa o un refresco? ¿O mejor al terminar, tranquilamente sentados haciendo un recuento de nuestros puntos? Recuerda: aquí gana quien menos puntos cosecha.
Sightseeing
Discover where a number of the iconic Spaghetti Westerns were made A Few Dollars More, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Cleopatra and Lawrence of Arabia
as well as many more recent films and series
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Mini Hollywood
Discover where a number of the iconic Spaghetti Westerns were made A Few Dollars More, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Cleopatra and Lawrence of Arabia
as well as many more recent films and series
Beautiful scenery and stunning coastline and amazing beaches in one of Spain's most famous natural parks
Cabo de Gata is a cape located in Níjar, Almería, in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, one of the biggest capes. It is the driest place in the peninsula (150-170 mm average precipitation, being the lowest 52mm in 1981).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabo_de_Gata#:~:text=Cabo%20de%20Gata%20is%20a,the%20lowest%2052mm%20in%201981).
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Cabo de Gata
Beautiful scenery and stunning coastline and amazing beaches in one of Spain's most famous natural parks
Cabo de Gata is a cape located in Níjar, Almería, in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, one of the biggest capes. It is the driest place in the peninsula (150-170 mm average precipitation, being the lowest 52mm in 1981).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabo_de_Gata#:~:text=Cabo%20de%20Gata%20is%20a,the%20lowest%2052mm%20in%201981).
Dating back to when Southern Spain was ruled by the Moors, this monument is situated in Almería City
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Alcazaba
s/n C. AlmanzorDating back to when Southern Spain was ruled by the Moors, this monument is situated in Almería City
The Pulpí Geode is a giant geode found in Spain near the town of Pulpí by Javier Garcia-Guinea of the Grupo Mineralogista de Madrid in December 1999. This geode is one of the larger documented geodes in the world to date.
http://www.geodapulpi.es/Servicios/cmsdipro/index.nsf/index.xsp?p=Geoda&lang=sp
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La Geoda de Pulpí
The Pulpí Geode is a giant geode found in Spain near the town of Pulpí by Javier Garcia-Guinea of the Grupo Mineralogista de Madrid in December 1999. This geode is one of the larger documented geodes in the world to date.
http://www.geodapulpi.es/Servicios/cmsdipro/index.nsf/index.xsp?p=Geoda&lang=sp
Leisure
Hire a day bed around the pool in a beautiful setting, round a pool, almost on the beach
https://www.marau.es/
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MARAÚ BEACH CLUB
S/N Av. DescubrimientoHire a day bed around the pool in a beautiful setting, round a pool, almost on the beach
https://www.marau.es/
Another beach club on the Vera Plays beach
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055086589932&_rdr
Armony Beach Club
1 Calle DelfinAnother beach club on the Vera Plays beach
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055086589932&_rdr
Shopping
Only 2 minutes in the car to the nearest Mercadona. Good selection of fresh fish, pre-cooked food, fresh bread & pastries, fresh meat, along with most other grocery items
FROM SUNDAY 10TH JULY, OPEN SUNDAYS 09:00-15:00
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Mercadona
s/n Av. de la LuzOnly 2 minutes in the car to the nearest Mercadona. Good selection of fresh fish, pre-cooked food, fresh bread & pastries, fresh meat, along with most other grocery items
FROM SUNDAY 10TH JULY, OPEN SUNDAYS 09:00-15:00
Situated at Vera Plaza, Vera Plays a d Centro Comercial, Mojacar
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Supermercados Consum
371 P.º del MediterráneoSituated at Vera Plaza, Vera Plays a d Centro Comercial, Mojacar