About the Area

Casa La Higuera is situated in Los Llanos del Peral, a quiet area set in the hills, but within easy reach of all amenities. NB. A car is essential for this holiday.

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Nearby towns / villages:

  • LaAlfoquia (≈5 minutes by car)
  • Zurgena (≈7 minutes by car)
  • Arboleas (≈12 minutes by car)
  • Albox (≈15 minutes by car)

Nearest airports

  • Almeria (≈50 minutes by car)
  • Murcia (≈1 hour 40 mins by car)
  • Alicante (≈2 hours by car) Nearby Beaches include:
    • Garrucha (≈20 minutes by car)
    • Vera
    • Mojacar Playa

Nearby Golf Courses include:

  • Valle del Este (Vera area)
  • Desert Springs (Vera area)
  • Cortijo Grande (Mojacar/Turre)
  • Club Marina Golf Mojacar

Places well worth a visit include

  • Mojacar,
  • Sorbas,
  • Almeria

Local Arts and crafts include pottery, in particular at Nijar and Sorbas.

Other recreations and sports available include:

  • Vera water park (see separate link)
  • Canoeing and kayaking (Lakes of Baza)
  • Walking
  • Birdwatching
  • Skiing (Sierra Nevada ≈2 hours drive)
  • Mini Hollywood,Tabernas, attraction built around an old spaghetti-western film set
  • Go-Carting (Garrucha)

Flora and Fauna

  • Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
  • Karst en Yesos de Sorbas Natural Area

Markets: Lots of good markets around, including

  • Albox - Tuesday
  • Arboleas - Saturday English market