Agua Amarga
About the village
![[Panoramic view of Agua Amarga]](/images/aguaamarga/aapanoramicp.jpg "Panoramic view of Agua Amarga")
This small tranquil village is hidden on the coast of the Cabo de Gata nature reserve near Almeria in Andalucia.
With only 200 people living here all year round, it's the perfect place to relax and let time slip by.
![[The village]](/images/aguaamarga/aavillagep.jpg "The village")
As soon as you arrive in Agua Amarga, you disconnect immediately from the rest of the world and
come closer to the basic elements: the sun, the sea and warm hospitality.
![[A house in the village]](/images/aguaamarga/aahousep.jpg "A house in the village")
The white-washed village is typical of the region with its Moorish influences. The secluded beach has 800 metres of fine
sand and is a divine place to take a relaxing holiday. Forget the rest of the world, sunbathe, lose yourself
in a good book or enjoy a couple of beers with your feet in the sand ... and if you want something a little
more energetic, there's a diving school in the village.
![[The beach]](/images/aguaamarga/aabeachp.jpg "The beach")
In Agua Amarga the sun shines every day. It's the place where the least rain falls in Spain, with only 100mm per year. The village
is the perfect place to stay while visiting the area. The landscape is spectacular, very different from
the rest of Spain, even the rest of Andalucia, with its deserted land, its virgin coastline with hidden coves, fine sands
and turquoise waters, and inland, soaring mountains.
![[A restaurant on the beach]](/images/aguaamarga/aarestaurantp.jpg "A restaurant on the beach")
Agua Amarga nestles on the coast between two cliffs making it a lovely hidden place. There are walks along
the cliffs and one that goes all the way to Las Negras passing by San Pedro with its
marvellous views. The village itself offers shops catering to all your needs, attractive bars
and fine restaurants specialising in local dishes and the freshest fish.
![[Faro de la Mesa de Roldan]](/images/aguaamarga/aafarop.jpg "Faro de la Mesa de Roldan")
Faro de la Mesa de Roldán
This old lighthouse sits majestically in the midst of the Cabo de Gata, proudly protecting the village of Agua Amarga below. Visit and enjoy the stunning views.
