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Roquetas de Mar
The popular holiday resort town of Roquetas de Mar was once a
sleepy, picturesque fishing village, dating from Roman times, and
it still retains its warren of Moorish alley-like streets and
pretty aspect of white-washed houses ascending the hillside. Hotel
and apartment complexes, however, are beginning to dominate the
skyline especially along the long, sandy beaches adjacent to the
village. Tourism is big business along the holiday strip in
Roquetas de Mar, with shops selling local crafts jostling with
numerous restaurants and bars, and myriad activities on offer from
horse riding to scuba diving or sailing.
Roquetas has an 18-hole golf course (at Playa Serena) and a
specially designated nudist beach. Those interested in history will
enjoy exploring the ruins of the medieval Castilla de Santa Ana and
other fortifications in the area, and bird-watchers have a treat in
store at the Las Marinas salt marsh and Punta Entinas beaches a few
miles south of the village, where flamingos, egrets and avocets
gather.
Information & Facts
Language
Spanish is the official language, but English is widely
understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and
Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.
Money
Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided
into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and
major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards
and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels,
restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the
cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March
and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October). The Canary
Islands: GMT (GMT +1 in summer).