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The charming small town of Villarícos is located approximately 10 kilometres north of La Garrucha, it has a lively fishing harbour and is in the process of development with villas, hostels and hotels, as well as some fine seafront fish restaurants and is an ideal place for people looking for Villaricos property. Villarícos is situated in a unique position at the mouth of the Rio Almanzora. There is a strong fishing community here, as well as several unspoilt beaches. The surrounding countryside is breathtaking with the entire stretch of coastline sheltered by the Sierra Almagrera mountain. There are some spectacular caves due east of here - Cuevas Almanzora and continuing off the beaten track leads you to Vélez Rubio where the large Iglesia de la Encarnación is the most lavish building in the province.
Along with fishing, tourism is its main source of income. Its superb climate makes Villaricos a popular destination for people looking to purchase property, with its mild winters and the summer highs refreshed by the soft breezes from the Mediterranean Sea. There are two beaches; a pebbled expanse that borders the village and next-door an unspoilt golden sandy beach. The later is in a sheltered bay which, although popular with the locals, is never crowded. There is an excellent chiringuito (beach bar) where those catching the rays can get refreshed. Villaricos has two harbours that sit at each end of the village linked by a broad promenade with numerous places to sit and contemplate. It is a favoured place for many an evening stroll by both the Spanish and visitors alike.
Villaricos is known for it's crystal clear warm waters and it's fabulous diving and for those with their water wings there is a local diving school. Just beyond Villaricos is a rugged undeveloped coastline where you can relax in peace and solitude amongst the rock pools and sand a perfect place to buy your dream property.