Just over 100 kilometers away from the main city of Almeria, Villaricos, meaning `Rich Village´ is a small fishing Village at the foot of the Sierra Almagrera with wonderful views of the Sierra Cabrera Mountains. It derives it´s name from the ancient silver mines which where the source of wealth for several former civilisations including the Phoenicians , the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Vizigoths and Moors

A haven of peace and tranquility, the Almanzora valley in Eastern Almeria is Andalucias best kept secret, offering an alternative to the high-rise apartment blocks and `madding crowds´ normally associated with Spanish Resorts.

The rugged, unspoilt terrain and Spectacular Landscape are breathtaking. Cut off for Decades by poor communication, the Almanzora has not been discovered by mass tourism. There are miles of Virgin beaches and unspoilt National Parks and Sierras including the spectacular Cazorla Range, the wild Volcanic outcrops of Cabo de Gata, A wonderful place to stay with the added attraction of many places to visit within a short drive.