Hello,
We will be staying in Bubion for 6 nights and I would love some info on the beaches close to Bubion. We would like to find a beach that is no more than 90 minutes and preferably closer to 60 minutes from Bubion. I would love to snorkel but realize that may not be possible that close to Bubion. I would also love to find a beach that is not over run with tourists as well. Is that possible and if so where do you recommend?
Thank you,
Patty
I assume you have a car?
The best beaches are east of Almeria city, especially in the Cabo de Gata national park. But that is much longer than your 90 minute limit. It still might be worth considering if you are willing to make a (very) long day of it and, perhaps stop off on the way in Almeria province's "desert zone". It is quite an attractive landscape in a bleak type of way. Very photogenic.
Whatever you do, avoid the stretch of coastline between Motril and Almeria city. It is mostly a grim expanse of plastic greenhouses for the fruit industry.
Perhaps best, and within 90 minutes, but not 60, is the stretch west of Motril. For example sleepy La Herradura; or Salobrena which is bigger and more touristy but still pleasant; or Almuñécar which is more built up, but does have some sights as well as the beach, including an excellent castle, and will certainly have operators offering snorkelling and other activities.
PS I've never been to Bubion, but we did once stop in Capileira, which is an attractive village you might want to walk to one day.
Near there is Lanjaron. It’s a nice place to walk around for a short while and maybe have a afternoon merienda (snack). There’s a castle ruin there too, if you like them. As Nick said, Salobrena has a nice beach. I also agree with his description of that coast.
Thank you so much for you're feedback. We will go La Herradura. Any idea what the kayaking or snorkeling is like?
I've no personal experience of those activities in LaH., but this page from the always helpful andalucia.com suggests there are some options:
http://www.andalucia.com/province/granada/laherradura/home.htm
You didn't say when you're visiting, so note the phrase "in the Summer". I expect it's pretty dead in Winter.
Enjoy your holiday!
