6 Best Things to Do in Roquetas de Mar

Playa Serena is one of Roquetas de Mar's most beautiful beaches. It's a great place to take in the seaside charms of the resort town. The beach is more shingly than sandy; typical of Roquetas’ coast. However, it’s panoramically wide, stretching for around 6 km along the calm blue Mediterranean Sea. 

The beach is spotless and well-maintained, as is the palm-lined and hexagon-tiled promenade that runs parallel to it. You’ll find a good mix of beach bars, as well as numerous public showers and footbaths along its length.

Castillo de Santa Ana is a striking landmark just south of the marina in Roquetas de Mar. The restored medieval castle houses an art gallery with regularly changing exhibitions. This makes it a great spot to escape from the summer heat, especially as entry is free. 

Take the lift to the top, where you can enjoy the seaside town’s Mediterranean seascapes from a different angle. Right next door is a lighthouse museum and an open amphitheatre, where music concerts, fairs and shows are also regularly held.

The Parque Comercial Gran Plaza (Grand Plaza Shopping Park) is snuggled between the urban and coastal areas of Roquetas de Mar, catering to both locals and visitors. It houses a hypermarket where you can source your holiday essentials or simply stroll and shelter when it’s hot or rainy outside. The food court offers plenty of dining options and there’s a playground with a bouncy castle where the kids can have a fun time.

The Parque Aquatico Mario Park is Roquetas’ main waterpark, where you and your family can enjoy a splashing day out in the summer sun. It’s just up the main Reino de España road from the Grand Plaza shopping centre. 

It’s not the largest of waterparks, but it does feature a wave pool with an artificial beach, “race track” slides where you can slide side-by-side, and several long spiralling tubes for thrill-seekers. Younger kids can enjoy their own dedicated pools and play areas.

Slightly away from the seaside resort and tucked inside Roquetas’ urban area, this small but exciting racetrack lets you channel your need for speed in a fun and secure way. It’s not just for adults, as they also have smaller karts specially built for kids in their garage. 

Total beginners are welcome, as they have medium-speed karts alongside their souped-up race models. The circuit looks simple, but there are some tight corners where you can hone your racing lines.