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Almerimar is located about 24 miles (40km) west of Almeria, just off the main coastal motorway. This purpose-built resort offers around seven miles of beaches, a marina, an attractive 27-hole golf course and a variety of other amenities including hotels, shops, bars and restaurants. To maintain Almerimar's aesthetic appeal, all new developments are limited in height and open spaces must be incorporated.

At the heart of Almerimar is the 1,100-berth marina, opened in 1978, one of the most important yachting venues on the Mediterranean. There is a sailing school offering lessons to novices and more experienced sailors, with all the necessary equipment provided and several other activities which can be enjoyed at Almerimar. The clear waters are ideal for Scuba Diving - if you wish to try this sport there are two dive schools. Windsurfing and kitesurfing have both been gaining popularity in recent years, and there are also a couple of horse-riding stables in the area. If you don't might traveling further a field, the slopes of the Sierra Nevada are great for skiing during the winter months.

Golf Almerimar, designed by Ron Kirby and the legendary Gary Player, originally opened in 1976. The course has recently been refurbished and increased in size from 18 to 27 holes. A state-of-the-art irrigation system has also been added. Golf Almerimar is notable for its tree-lined fairways, well-placed bunkers, lakes and large greens. The lush vegetation helps to make the course feel like an oasis in the desert. A variety of other facilities are available at Golf Almerimar, including driving range, putting green, pro shop, tennis courts, and restaurant.

Almerimar marina is located between two large stretches of beach. Both of these are maintained to a high standard and cleaned regularly. Various amenities are available including showers, lifeguards and toilets. During the summer months the beaches are used for sporting events such as football and volleyball tournaments.

Around 4 miles inland from the resort is the busy town of El Ejido, popular for its weekly market. El Ejido has become increasingly wealthy in recent years due to the region's thriving agriculture-based economy. A popular, albeit rather unusual tourist attraction in the area is the 'Plastic-fantastic' tour, which takes in local greenhouses as well as a fruit and vegetable auction.

Between El Ejido and Almerimar is a large shopping complex which includes a hypermarket, multiplex cinema, fast food restaurants and a variety of other retail outlets. There is a regular bus service between El Ejido and Almerimar which stops at the complex.

A short distance to the east of Almerimar is the Punta Entinas-Sabinar nature reserve, consisting of sand dunes, beaches and wetlands. The reserve boasts around 150 different species of bird including flamingoes, herons, cormorants plus redshanks and one of the best times to visit is during the autumn when numerous migratory birds stop off here. This protected habitat is also home to several unusual plant species such as the Almerian rock rose and wild thyme. Next to the reserve is the small village of Punta Entinas.

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