WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN THE AREA
Casa de Becque has its own swimming pool, for the exclusive use of guests, and a share, with our immediate neighbours, in a tennis court within walking distance. There is golf at Cortijo Grande, and riding, both ten minutes away, and also quad-biking and go-karting nearby. The immediate area is perfect for bird-watching, photography, painting, and walking. A 15 minute drive takes you to the fishing port of Garrucha, which has many shops, a bustling street market, a daily fish auction, and marvellous open-air fish restaurants. We are within an hour's drive of the charming, totally unspoilt seaside village of Agua Amarga, with fishing boats pulled up onto the beach, the Wild West film studios at Tabernas, the cave houses at Cuevas, the interesting town of Sorbas, with its caves, and the historic city of Almeria, with its ancient port, castle, Moorish quarter, and shops and street markets. Just over an hour away is Lorca, also of interest to historians. We are also only a two hour drive from Granada and the Alhambra. There is so much to see and do, as well as lazing round the pool with a jug of sangria, an awesome Pimms, or a large gin and tonic!
Easter is a particularly good time to visit, with low season rates - the weather should be good, and every town and village has spectacular processions.
June sees the fantastic Moors and Christians festival at the beginning of June, with 3 days of spectacular celebrations and fireworks, culminating with a fabulous procession on the Sunday evening.
The beginning of June is also the time for Cabrera festival, with a giant paella, demonstrations of horse riding skills, music, and of course, fireworks.
Turre fiesta is the first week of October, when the main street is the setting for a fairground, and there are numerous things going on, particularly music and dancing in the main square each night, demonstrations of horse riding skills, and fireworks
