| Welcome
to San Juan de los Terreros, Costa de Almeria, Spain
The
easternmost village of Andalucia and part of the larger
agglomaration of Pulpi. San Juan is considered by many to
be the 'show town' of the local council (Ayuntamiento de
Pulpi) A lot of money has been spent over the last 5 years
on a wonderfull promenade which now spans from Playa rabiosa
down to the Calypso hotel. Dotted along the promenade are
childrens play areas and Chiringuoitos which tempt you in
with delicious seafood dishes, tapas or a glass or two of
wine, whilst overlooking the blue waters of the mediterranean.
The local town hall of Pulpi
has one of the strictest planning policies in the region
so there has been nothing built above 3 stories for many
years, this not only makes the place even more attractive
for people from the UK looking to buy or rent but also holds
the town in high esteem with the majority of property owners
who are Spanish nationals from Madrid, Sevilla and other
cities and towns. |
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Castle was constructed in the 1764 in the style of a coastal
fort on a headland 150 metres high that stretches out into
the sea, and has been declared to be of Cultural Interest.
The Castle is accessible via a steep narrow road, but is
worth the walk, as from here on a clear day you have splendid
views up the coast as far as Cabo Cope and down the coast
to the Castle of Roldán in Carboneras. Just out to
sea lie two islands; Isla Negra and Isla de Terreros, both
of which have been declared as natural parkland and therefore
protected.
The sharp, jagged peaks of
the mountains behind the resort frame the skyline as the
sun goes down. In Pilar de Jaravía at the base of
the Sierra del Aguilón mountains you can see the
ruins of old iron and silver mines and just across the way
from this a lovely 18
hole golf course, Mundo Aguilon. Further into the mountains
there are old iron and silver mines, and a stiff uphill
walk is worthwhile in order to see the old workings and
ruined villages where the miners lived. The lovely old railway
station of Jaravia is a quaint relic of times gone by but
provides an important rail link to Murcia. |
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If
beach holidays are your thing we have some of the best beaches
in Almeria both in San Juan and also close by with lovely
sand, easy parking and safe bathing for all family members.
Snorkeling is always rewarded and there are plenty of fish
to be caught from the rocks.
Although much quieter in the
winter months, many people from northern Europe own property
here and it is not unusual to see them enjoying the lovely
beach and the warm shallow waters right into November. |
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| San
Juan de los Terreros, is only 8 kilometres from the busy fishing
port of Aguilas and just 12 kilometres from Pulpi, the capital
of the municipality to which San Juan de los Terreros belongs.
Almeria city is a mere 1 hours drive, whilst Mojacar which
has been popular with the British since the 60's is only 40km
away along the lovely winding coast road. This road also takes
you through the busier resorts of Garrucha and Vera. |
| Almeria
offers the best climate in the whole of Spain, warm and
dry throughout the year, with little rain and a large number
of hours of sun a year. Temperatures reaching no lower than
an average of 15º C in the winter and averages between
25º C and possible 29º C in the summer. A perfect
all year round climate. |
Average
Temperatures |
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
°C |
15 |
17 |
19 |
20 |
24 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
24 |
18 |
15 |
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