Cultural Activities
Cultural Activities
Historic Heritage.
Roquetas de Mar offers the visitor several Andalusian monuments: la Torre del Esparto (Los Bajos), the Tower of Cerrillos and the Santa Ana Castle,the last vestiges of The castle of Roquetas (C.XVII), destroyed by an earthquake in the last century and rebuilt currently.
In addition, the Torre del Castillico, located between Roquetas de Mar and la Mojonera is a magnificent example of the medieval defensive system and The Tower of the Quebrada in Aguadulce, located on a hill from where spectacular views of the sea and the fishing port can be enjoyed.
As far as religious architecture, the city has several important works. Nuestra Señora del Rosario Church, C.XVIII and located in the Town Hall Square, a few metres from the Roquetas de Mar´s Town Hall, emphasising the magnificent great altar of Jesus de Perceval recently renovated by Esther Trujillo. The Church also has an incredible artist wood ceiling, as well as the chapel of Santa Cruz, popular architecture.
The Church of San Bartholomew, in Aguadulce, of C.XVIII is a monument of remarkable quality, the skills of contemporary engineering, usually used for performances such as choirs and concerts of sacred and symphonic music. The church has three naves and has undergone several reforms. It has a magnificent oil on table of century XVII and a valuable gold statue of the C.XVIII.
The Chapel of the Virgin of Winds, in the heart of the Urbanization, is a beautiful altar outdoors with Masses offered in Spanish, English and German, to easy access to the non Spanish speaking community and visitors. It is a another evidence of Roquetas de Mar friendly character and a via of integration for residents and non residents.
Weather.
Barrier Reef of Posidonia
This Natural Monument conforms singular prairies of oceanic Posidonia, fanerogama marine endemic of the Mediterranean. It is unique in the Andalusian Coast and is located in the proximities of the coastline of Roquetas de Mar (Almería). The reef serves as refuge for more than 800 species animals and vegetables and constitutes a zone of reproduction of numerous species of fishes, such us jewfishes, Mediterranean moray, small and average common dentex, gilt-head bream, Goldblotch grouper, peacock wrasse and many others.
Location: Roquetas de Mar (Almería)
Surface: 1.080.146 m2
Natural Park and Nature Reserve of Punta Entinas.
Coastal area of about 14 kilometres in length located in the South of Roquetas de Mar, dominating the centre is Punta del Sabinar. It is formed of sandy beaches, dunes endowed with Mediterranean scrub and zones of salt lakes. Accredited with environmental protection of high level since being classified as a Zone of Special Protection for the Birds. There is, in addition an area of Natural Reserve of 595 hectares with identical classification to the other. The fauna is characterised by the existence of great variety of gulls (of audouin, shady place, patiamarilla, reidora, dwarf and picofina), in addition to alcavaranes and flamingos, among other species.
Footpaths.
We recommend: GR 92 E-10. FOOTPATH OF THE MEDITERRANEAN.
"European footpath E-10 crosses from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. On arrival in Spain it enters at Catalonia and it takes the National GR. 92 due to the Olympic Games from Barcelona `92, year in which the works of marking began. It thus crosses Spain on the Mediterranean Coast, passing through the communities of Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia and Andalusia until arriving at Tariff in Cadiz. At the present time in Andalusia the marking has only been partly finished, that which passes from Aguadulce to Adra in the province of Almeria, although new Almerienses sections are nearing completion.
This route passing through Roquetas de Mar, with markings from Adra (Almería) to San Juan de los Terreros (Almería), was created in 1987".
Source: Almería Regional Council.
Events, Buildings and art.
Roquetas de Mar organizes multitude of cultural activities every year. The City Council destines great amount of resources to the promotion of the culture and has developed a formidable work. Throughout the year, plays and concerts take place in Theatre-Auditorium of Roquetas de Mar. Recently the new Audience of the School of Music of Aguadulce has been inaugurated.
Magnificent exhibitions of all types are celebrated in the renewed exhibition halls of the zone of the Port.
The cinema occupies a prominent place in Roquetas de Mar, with the Yelmo Cineplex Cinema, holding 13 halls, specially dedicated to the projection of original versions. In addition, in the nucleus of Aguadulce, the cinematographic supply is very ample, with the Chaplin Cinemas and at summer time, we recommend the outdoors double programs of the outside cinemas, - Terraces of Aguadulce. In addition, our municipality has a Bullring, with a gauging of 8,000 people. This bullring plaza is also used as concert hall.
The Castle of Santa Ana, with its new design was inaugurated in May of 2003. By its own merits, the castle has become a dynamic element to the cultural life of Roquetas de Mar, having lodged exhibitions of Photography and painting, holding itself its own conference hall. The Castle is really a centre of the culture of great beauty, located within the framework of the Port, that along with the Audience and the Lighthouse, forms a cultural triangle in this modern area. We recommend to visit the area at dusk when it is particularly pleasant to take a walk and to relax at dusk next to the sea.
The Lighthouse is another one of the emblems of Roquetas de Mar, its long history having been recovered thanks to a subvention of the European Union. At the moment it is an exhibition hall, throughout the year, and every fortnight it lodges painting exhibitions, photographs, and others.
The amphitheatre of Roquetas de Mar counts on a gauging of 700 people, and it is a charismatic place that welcomes multitude of spectacles, like the recognized On street foot. It emphasizes the beauty of the surroundings, being a unique site to enjoy the outdoor activities, mainly in the summer time.
In the summer months we can enjoy the program On street foot, that outdoors offer spectacles in the diverse nuclei of the municipality. The event has become a very popular appointment in the summer time, it is totally free, and it counts on a programming including theatre, children programs, shootings, exhibitions, and dance, among others.
In addition, the City council of Roquetas de Mar makes different activities to promote the culture such as: writing aids, declarations of love, photographs and many others. Exhibitions of all types are carried out. The City Council organizes musical concerts where the most important orchestras play, such as the Philarmonic of Sofía, Orchestra Operates National of Kiev, etc. Theatre representations are organized, children programs, chat-taks about writers and other activities. The program of the City Council of Roquetas de Mar is very complete and it renews itself constantly.
We encourage you to discover Roquetas de Mar history and dynamic cultural life!
