Retamar is a sun-drenched resort town just outside the city of Almeria. Beautiful beaches and lively cafés, bars and restaurants make the resort popular with holidaymakers from across Spain. Colourful towels and beach umbrellas dot Playa del Retamar in the summer months. Sunbathe on the silver-pebble sand and swim in the turquoise Gulf of Almeria. Bistros dot the shoreline and serve seafood, cocktails and ice-cold beer. Request an outdoor table to enjoy the fresh breezes and sea views.
Plaza del Mar stretches down to the waterfront and is lined with cafes and tapas bars. It’s a great place to enjoy a sunset sangria and soak in the holiday atmosphere. A palm-lined promenade skirts the coast and takes you past scenic lookouts and historical landmarks like a Spanish Civil War fortification and military stronghold.
Getting there
Retamar is compact and easy to get around on foot. The resort is in Andalucia, a 15-minute drive from Almeria, two hours from Murcia and 2.5 hours from Malaga. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.