Holidays to Aguadulce punch in superb scores when it comes to scenery and seafront action.
Beaut backdrop
Aguadulce sticks a flag in the shores of Spain’s scenic Costa de Almeria, on the lip of the Gulf of Almeria. The town’s a real variety box – you’ve got a modern waterfront, plus tonnes of photo-ready scenery. On one hand there’s a marina that’s stocked with fishing boats and fancy yachts, plus mojito bars, harbourfront restaurants and hotels that have their gaze fixed on the sea. On the other, you’ve got the mammoth Sierra de Gador mountains, which look over the hotels’ shoulders.
Salt and sand
The beach here is a real roomy number, and stretches right along the town’s seaside plot. Fluffy sands make it a winner for sunbathing, and the promenade behind has a smart stash of palm trees, souvenir shops and open-air cafés. Sand shares the limelight with salt around here though. A 15-minute drive out of Aguadulce, towards Roquetas de Mar, brings Las Salinas into the picture. These vast salt marshes are often a dusky shade of pink, so make for some other-worldly holiday snaps