Becoming increasingly popular among foreign residents. It is an attractive costal resort town that is particularly popular in the summer with Spanish holiday makers. The interesting seafront promenade is divided into many sections by the small coves and headlands that are typical of this part of the Costa Tropical.

Among the numerous attractions of Almunecar is the Loro Sexi bird park which will delight adults and children alike. Some 1,500 birds of 120 different species are on display here, including doves, peacocks, parrots, cock-a-toos, macaws, swans, ducks, ostriches, etc. The "Loro Sexi" Ornithological Park is open from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00. Entry for adults is 1.95 euros and for children and senior citizens 1.35 euros.

Close by is the Parque del Majuelo, a pretty botanical garden containing Europe's largest collection of subtropical plants, with more than 400 species, the majority from Brazil and Cuba. In the park you will also find the ruins of the fish salting "factory" which was founded by the Phoenicians in 4th Century BC. Climb up to the castle for a good overall view.

The Archeological Museum "Cueva Siete Palaciosm" is open daily from 10.30 to 13.30 and from 16.00 to 18.30. Entry for adults is 1.95 euros and for children and senior citizens 1.35 euros.

The San Miguel Castle is open daily from 10.30 to 13.30 and from 16.00 to 18.30. Entry for adults is 1.95 euros and for children and senior citizens 1.35 euros

The Museo Historico is open daily from 10.30 to 13.30 and from 16.00 to 18.30. Entry for adults is 1.95 euros and for children and senior citizens 1.35 euros

Almuñecar Castle's Pottery the town's last existing pottery, adds to the many historic sites in the San Miguel area and the preservation of the tradition of Almuñecar's pottery, as well as providing a tourist attraction. The Alfareria del Castillo is open Monday to Friday from 11.30 to 14.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00 with local potter Antonio Fernandez in attendance. It still makes the well known fish and chicken shaped pots and other objects similar to those found in archaeological excavations as well as providing visitors with a magnificent view of "El Majuelo" botanical park. Entrance is free

Some four kilometres inland from the town, and following the river valley is the Roman Aquaduct, constructed during the first century, which was still in use a few decades ago. Some stretches are truly impressive, well worth the effort to find them.