Roquetas de Mar with its wide, sandy beaches, the nautical sports, restaurants and hotels make for an unforgettable holiday. Roquetas de Mar is also known for its golf courses and water sport activities. To get to Roquetas de Mar cheap flights to Almeria are available.

Region - Almeria.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid UK passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely Accepted in Almeria.
Time Difference - GMT +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - About 2 hours 45 mins.
Roquetas De Mar Airport - LEI (Almeria).
Distance from Roquetas De Mar Airport - Approximately 16 miles.
Taxi Fare from Roquetas De Mar Airport - About €45 (£30).

Driving in Spain - In Roquetas De Mar they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - In Roquetas De Mar it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 0034.
Roquetas De Mar Public Phones - Roquetas De Mar International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Roquetas De Mar Mobile Phones - All major networks in Roquetas De Mar .

Spain Emergency Numbers - Emergency telephone number in Roquetas De Mar 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Roquetas De Mar Health Risks - None.
Roquetas De Mar Safety & Security - Motorists in Roquetas De Mar, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Roquetas De Mar - Roquetas De Mar banks open 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Roquetas De Mar shops open 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Roquetas De Mar department stores and commercial centres 10.00-21.00. Roquetas De Mar office hours are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Roquetas De Mar - Public Holidays in Roquetas De Mar for 2007 are Jan 1, 6, March 25, May 1, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25.

Roquetas De Mar Accommodation - Roquetas De Mar accommodation is registered and inspected by regional authorities, but results in variations nationwide. Roquetas De Mar hotels are classified from one to five-star. Roquetas De Mar hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other Roquetas De Mar accommodation includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, family guest houses, country villas & health spas.

Eating Out in Roquetas De Mar - In Roquetas De Mar there are many reasonably priced restaurants and bars. There is also a wide variety of choice of food from the British Pub right through to International cuisine. .

Food in Spain - A good selection of restaurants to suit all tastes; choices include fish, pizza, Chinese, local fare (with ‘menu of the day' dishes on offer) as well as the ubiquitous ‘everything with chips' fodder. Dining on tapas, local specialities served up in small dishes, is a great way to start the evening. .

Tipping in Roquetas De Mar - Service and tax are usually included in Roquetas De Mar hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Roquetas De Mar often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Roquetas De Mar Standard of Living - In Roquetas De Mar a Bottle of beer (330ml) - £1, mineral water (1L) - £0.90 and three course meal with drinks - £12.

What to do in Roquetas De Mar - Water sports for the sports enthusiast there are excellent activities available. You can practice all kinds of aquatic sports such as water-skiing, jet-skiing, swimming, fishing, diving, boating and yachting. .

Where to Visit in Roquetas De Mar - Whilst on holiday in Roquetas De Mar you can visit the Mario Water Park. An aqua park that has a huge 60,000 square meters of entertainment. Mini hollywood is the longest established of three theme parks existing in the area. A must see for the film enthusiasts.

Local Festivals in Roquetas De Mar - From the 23rd August to the 1st September Almeria celebrates its fair in honor of Our Lady of the Sea, with open air dances, sports competitions, the traditional Flamenco Festival in the Plaza Vieja, fun guaranteed into the early hours of the morning. .

Roquetas De Mar Climate - Roquetas De Mar has Mediterranean weather with hot summers and mild winters. There is almost no rain in Roquetas De Mar during the summer months and very little throughout the rest of the year. .

Tourist Information on Roquetas De Mar
For further tourist information on Almeria go to www.andalucia.com

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