Sol Almerimar Apartamentos

FIELDS OF PLASTIC

by AsturArcadia

Over the past decade or so, vast areas of countryside in southern coastal Spain have disappeared under plastic. In places the natural landscape has been drastically reworked, with great ledges being carved out of hillsides to accommodate huge greenhouses.

Much of the vegetable and fruit produce is, of course, sent to cities, not only in Spain, but also right across Europe.

Environmentally friendly? Just think of the transport costs and fuel/energy consumed in moving all this produce to areas where it would naturally be regarded as out-of-season.

And consider the ways in which local hydrography, drainage and soil structure are being altered by having so much land under cover.

Beach_dogs Almerimar Page

by Beach_dog

"Amerimar"

Almerimar is a new resort, located in the district of El Ejido in the province of Almeria. A series of boating marinas surrounded by holiday apartments, cafe's, bars and restaurants. It possesses a sandy beach with lifegaurd.

Almerimar gives easy access to places such as Alpujaras, El Cabo de Gata (Natural Park), Almeria City and the beaches along this section of coast.

The buildings around the harbour are apartments and holiday lets, below are restaurants, bars and shops, all offering great views of the harbour.

This apartment block is built in the quaint Andalucian style.

"My Hosts"

My company for my two day visit were Carmen (Carmela71) and Sandra (both of whom you can see on my Malaga page) along with Teresa and Emilia who both work and stay in Almerimar. Thanks ladies for showing me the sights and nightlife, and Emilia's special recommendations of the food to choose from the menu's.