Almuñécar is a small town located in the Granadan part of the Costa del Sol – the Costa Tropical – 75 kilometres from Granada and 76 from Málaga, two towns with good communication networks. Its economy is based on agriculture, fishing and tourism. Historically speaking, it has been home to Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs until the arrival of Christians. There are still traces of these cultures in the town, the most representative being El Castillo de San Miguel (San Miguel Castle), a fortress used by the Arabs in their time, and the ancient Acueducto Romano (Roman Aqueduct), still in use. A visit to the Museo Arqueológico de Almuñécar is one way of tracing the history of Spain, all of this while you study Spanish courses in Almuñecar.
If you take Spanish courses in Almuñécar, you will enjoy of its several miles of beach, which attracts many tourists. It has a hotel/hostal network in accordance with its size, with a large variety of services of all types, allowing a pleasant stay and moderate prices, when you consider that this area welcomes mainly Spanish visitors.
You can choose among a wide range of sports and leisure activities or enjoy the Andalusian gastronomy and the vibrant nightlife in summer. It’s important to remember that Almuñecar lights up during the summer (from July till September). It is a favourite holiday resort for people from Madrid, Granada and especially from the north of Spain. During the rest of the year, it is a quiet town, ideal for learn Spanish with our Spanish courses in Almuñecar.