For the Victoria Playa de Almuñécar Hotel, the health of our clients and our workers is a priority. For this reason, we have established a series of cleaning and security protocols that allow you to enjoy with complete tranquility with your family and friends.

Sanitization and disinfection
All the products that will be used in the hotel for the sanitation and disinfection of its facilities are approved by the Ministry of Health as safe products against COVID-19. Virucides will be used in all common areas, passageways and, of course, rooms.
Customers will find hand sanitizer gel dispensers distributed throughout different areas of our hotel.
But let's see what the process of protection against covid 19 in parts will be like:

Rooms
· We will strengthen the daily cleaning protocol of your room.
· We will reduce the amenities to avoid contagion elements, but you can ask for what you need at reception.
· Each room will receive a virucidal treatment approved by the Ministry of Health after each occupation.

restaurant
· Live cooking will be reinforced.
· In the buffets all the products will be served by our staff or will be exposed in individual portions.
· To respect the safety distance, we have reduced the capacity and number of tables in our restaurant.
· We will use single-use tablecloths and napkins.
· It will be disinfected after each service.

Pool area
· In hammocks only groups of two or three people will be allowed and they will be separated by 2 meters.
· Daily disinfection of the pool area.

Cafeteria and terrace
· The cafeteria has reduced the capacity and number of tables.
· The safety distances of the tables are respected.
· Continuous cleaning.
· Daily disinfection.

Playground safety and animations
· Daily disinfection of the children's area.
· Small groups in the animations, to respect the established social distance.
· The used material will be cleaned and disinfected conveniently after each animation.

Since we started our journey, we have had only one goal: to make our clients happy and that they can relax as they deserve. To achieve this also this year, we have worked hard, but with enthusiasm, to provide you with the atmosphere of trust and family that we have always offered. This year, we will vary some ways of doing things, but the fun will be guaranteed. You can trust us.

New Year’s Eve in Almuñécar We are already finalizing the preparations for New Year's Eve! It is one of the most important nights of the year for the Victoria Playa Hotel. Our guests come with a special excitement: you want to start off right next year and say goodbye as it is due to the one leaving. You know perfectly well that the attitude before what happens to you is very important and, therefore, you are clear that joy is the best bet. Therefore, the whole team we start to work, with the aim of being able to offer that festive atmosphere that you like so much, do you want to know what this year's plan is?

To start the night, we will have a great dinner with a very tasty menu, where, of course, the best local product will have an important role. Not in vain one of the greatest attractions of our hometown is that, due to our climate, we have products that can hardly be found in other areas of Europe. After the exquisite dessert, the twelve grapes will come, do you come from another country and wonder why grapes? When the year is ending, we say goodbye by eating twelve grapes in the last twelve seconds of the year, one for every second. Afterwards, we toast with champagne and make a wish, are you sure about yours?

After the toast, the party will begin, by the hand of the Rubipop music band and a lively repertoire, as a good New Year's Eve in Almuñécar deserves! Specializing in pop music, we will dance and sing with the best songs of Spanish pop rock and some other surprises. What is very clear is that we will dance until dawn. We can fulfill energy in the free bar and with the snacks that we will offer throughout the night. Finally, you could not miss the classic churros with chocolate at dawn, is not this the only day where you have breakfast before going to sleep?

When you have tasted those churros with chocolate, this great Sun that likes to take refuge in Almuñécar or very comfortable rooms wiil be waiting for you, ready for you to rest with the same joy that you have danced. While you are having fun, the rest of the team at Victoria Playa Hotel will have taken care that the rooms are ready to receive you and to clothe you. We promise that we will do our best so that you have the most beautiful dream possible that first day of the year. Of course, spending New Year's Eve in Almuñécar is worth it just for waking up in a paradise like ours but we are committed to everything

We wish you happy New Year, lots of love and the best health!

Almuñécar is much more than sun and beach. Although we have warm temperatures throughout the year, we have much more to offer: starting with people, because we are always looking forward to welcoming those who want to discover this land we love so much. Therefore, the team at Victoria Playa Playa wants to tell you what you can do in Almuñécar in autumn, do you fancy?

1. Sport in Almuñécar.
Our city is making a special bet on sport. It is no longer a promise. Almost every weekend we have different disciplines sport events, which you can go to as public, but also as a participant. In addition, we have official competitions attended by athletes and teams from all parts of Spain.
If ecotourism is your thing, you have at your disposal several hiking and cycle tourism routes. Fans from all parts of both activities come to visit us

2. Historical-cultural heritage
If you walk along the promenade, you will find the sculpture of a fundamental person in the history of Spain: Abderramán III, essential in the future of Al-Andalus. Afterwards, you can go up to the Peñón del Santo, one of the most beautiful viewpoints that, during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, had a defensive and commercial function, since it was connected to the Castle of San Miguel by a bridge. You can also visit this castle that, if it was originally the summer residence of the Nasrid kings, became a fortress for the mythical Fernando the Catholic. With the same ticket, you will have access to the archaeological museum of Almuñécar.
We recommend that you visit the entire old town and recreate yourself in your streets. By the way, we propose a game, would you dare to photograph the "House of tomorrow"? We don't give you more clues

3. Cover by the sea
The tradition of Granadian tapa is deeply rooted in Almuñécar. For the price of a drink you can enjoy a small, but generous at the same time, portion of our most traditional cuisine. If you opt for beach bars, you will feel the tremendous taste of our fish, accompanied by a good wine. The experience of being by the sea, in the middle of November or December, eating, and with such a beautiful landscape, is unsurpassed

4. Live music
We have a great offer in this field. From concerts of classical and flamenco music in our Casa de la Cultura, chamber music in the parish, to rock and jazz shows in the same Casa de la cultura or in other venues.
In addition, if you stay at the Victoria Playa Hotel, you will also have live performances, designed exclusively for you to have a great time.

5. Author cuisine in Almuñécar
In recent years, restaurants and gastro bars that have decided on a different cuisine have proliferated, including native products such as avocado, custard apple, fish ... All accompanied by great wines, some of them harvested in the province of Granada, like Calvente wines. In this regard, the Firmvm Restaurant stands out, whose chef, Sergio Gonzalez, has worked with the Roca brothers, Paco Roncero or Dani García. It is not surprising, therefore, that he is winning so many awards and of such prestige.

Also, how about taking a dip in our heated pool? Or relax in our Turkish bath? At Victoria Playa Hotel we have commodities and facilities that will be great for you to relax and rest as you deserve, Shall you join us?

Hotel Victoria Playa Almuñécar: a cycling-friendly destination

As we have said before, Almuñécar is a town aligned with sports and healthy lifestyle. The facilities and the numerous sports activities that we have every week prove it. The Hotel Victoria Playa Almuñécar wanted to join this facet of the city, betting, this time, on bicycle tourism. In fact, we have enabled a bike station, an area to place bicycles, repair and maintain them, while you relax and regain strength.

Almuñécar is an ideal place for cycling. We have routes for all levels of difficulty, visible in part thanks to the good work of sports associations that love this sport and have made an effort to turn our town into a reference in cycling and cycling tourism. Thus, you can enjoy the bike paths of the different promenades, but you can also choose between several routes such as the Puerto de la Carretera de la Cabra; Almuñécar, Cotobro, La Herradura and Almuñecar or Almuñécar, Órgiva, Lanjarón and Almuñécar. If you want to discover more routes, this is the best website.

In addition, we have great facilities so you can both recover and keep fit. First, you can relax in our heated pool. Swimming is one of the healthiest sports for our heart and our muscles. You can also use our jacuzzi. Secondly, we have a great gym, so you may continue training. Of course, in our menu we have a gastronomic offer that takes into account athletes and those who care for their diet, even when they are on holiday.

While you are on the road with your bike, your family can have fun with us and enjoy the wonders of Almuñécar. They also have the option of taking advantage of our heated pool, as well as walking through our city and going to the beach, even in December. Not surprisingly, our winters are warm and pleasant. Unless it is raining, any day is good for sunbathing and enjoying a good snack facing the sea. But do not forget to visit our monuments and historical sites, such as the Castillo de San Miguel or the Palacete de la Najarra, where the Tourist Office is located.

As you can see, if you are fond of cycling and you like family holidays, Victoria Playa Almuñécar Hotel is an enviable destination. Awarded for our excellence, our greatest desire is to take care of you and offer the best we have so that you are as comfortable as possible. This is the true sense of the hospitality industry and the whole team has this vocation inside, shall you let us to take care of you?

Halloween in Almuñécar: coexistence between two traditions

Halloween arrives at Hotel Victoria Playa, a mythical party for the whole team and that becomes really fun thanks to Bethlehem, the master of ceremonies, whose imagination is proof of ghosts and legends. She and her team do their best to make our guests spend a night to die of fun. However, this festival coexists with the customs of Almuñécar, do you want to know how the almuñéqueros celebrate All Saints' Day?

Local party in Almuñécar: how we celebrate Halloween or the Day of Saints

As we said in the title, the sexitano people celebrate this holiday with the depth and solemnity of our tradition, while living with the festive atmosphere of the Anglo-Saxon celebration. Thus, while we attend costume parties and fantasize about the night of the walking dead, we also take the opportunity to visit our loved ones in the cemetery.

If you are from Spain, you know what I am talking about, but if you are not, you will find some, or many, differences between our way of feeling this day and that of other cultures.

From Halloween to Everyone's Day in Almuñécar

To begin with, the name changes: we call it All Saints' Day. On this day, almuñequeros take the opportunity to honor our deceased loved ones. To do this, we go to the cemetery and decorate their tombstones with the most beautiful flower centers and lights and, some people, add the objects that defined the lives of those who left.

On the night of the 31st, families gather around the tombstone, pray for the soul of their loved one and speak silently with them. It is an intimate moment in which each of us feels connected in a special way with those we love. The feeling of intimacy is very touching. But this connection with those who are no longer joins the joy contained in meeting with the rest of the family and friends.

It is a moment created to share and to review life together without excitement but with prudence and depth. Thanks to All Saints Day, you see friends who had not seen for months or a year, so take the opportunity to remember and catch up, along with those who are no longer there. In this way, you include in the encounter the souls of the deceased, always present in the flowers and in the candlelight. Thus, a situation that could lead to the typical nostalgia of Christmas, consists more in the company and the hug and our two typical kisses.

At the same time, the youngest enjoy Halloween parties, not forgetting the local traditions, to which they are incorporated over the years. It is, therefore, a unique example of coexistence of cultures, typical of an Almuñécar accustomed to receiving people from all over the world throughout the year, something, also, recurrent in the Andalusian villages and culture. Therefore, at Hotel Victoria Playa we are delighted to work so that you have a night of terror and laughter, along with your friends and family, have you ever wondered why what scares us most attracts us to laughter?

Healthy Destination in Spain: why choose Almuñécar

Many guests of the Victoria Beach Hotel come looking for slow tourism. They want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy their vacations without stress, free of contamination and with the possibility of practicing sports with more or less intensity, if possible, in the air. Almuñécar, the Tropic of Europe, has much to say in that regard.

Sport on vacation: how to exercise in Almuñécar
Almuñécar boardwalks

In Almuñécar you can play sports, sunbathe and enjoy the sea or the Vega de Granada at the same time. The locals know that very well: walking along the Paseo de San Cristóbal or Velilla is a delight for the senses, as well as a way to detoxify the excesses we usually do when we make a break.
You can also take advantage of them to ride a bike, since in both we have a bike lane, to be able to drive safely. You can rent the bike at Ebike Center Almuñecar or Velo Parts, all in the center of town. By the way, the traffic in the sexitan city is light, so you can also choose to explore Almuñécar by taking a bike ride.

Unless it is raining, walking and cycling are cardiovascular exercises for all audiences, cheap, free of contamination, and widely practiced by the almuñequeros, will you take advantage to chat with the sexitanos?

Hiking in Almuñécar

At Hotel Victoria Playa we facilitate excursions to spectacular natural areas such as Caminito del Rey . It is a pedestrian walkway placed in the inner rock of a canyon of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, in the province of Malaga. You can sign up there. A bus will pick you up and bring you, so you can enjoy an irresistible landscape.

In addition, we have a Hiking Association that has a huge set of activities. Thanks to them, there are already many hiking trails in Almuñécar. You can find it on this website . If you like this sport, remember to go accompanied, follow the established paths and bring a phone or a smartwatch to get in touch with other people.

Swimming

In addition to our heated pool, if you like to activate the body or relax it with a good swimming session, right next to the hotel, we have the municipal pool. You can get a bonus of individual baths, bring your swimming material and voila! There you also have churros, Aqua hands and other accessories available so you can design a good daily routine. Of course, if you like swimming with fins, then you should wear yours for hygienic reasons
The lifeguard is also a monitor, so if you have any questions about your exercises, you can ask him and, sure, he will tell you what is the best way to do it for you.

Gym, sauna and entertainment at Hotel Victoria Playa

As we do not like to leave anything to chance, in our hotel in Almuñécar we have an ideal gym so that you can continue being fit, in case the weather does not accompany or you have a very strict routine in this regard. If you are one of those people who cannot go without unloading adrenaline at rest, the Victoria Playa hotel is your healthy destination!
On the other hand, our cheerleader designs activities to activate the body, stretch the muscles, as well as to have fun. To do this, he resorts to gymnastics, Taichí, aiming exercises and other games. This especially on weekends.

In addition, every weekend we see women's handball games, football, athletics events ... In Almuñécar we love sports and it shows. We, in the Hotel Victoria Playa, accompany you with a menu and a cafeteria where life is included healthy food, as well as with our facilities, animations and our effort so that the lack of hurry and relaxation in the protagonists, does not Are they necessary to have a great time?

Over the years, nature has gone to the background. The life of places and towns hides the sweat of laborers, peasants and sailors. The truth is that, without them, our life would be simply impossible. The sea and the earth have always been present in our history, saving us from epidemics and crises. At Hotel Victoria Playa we are very grateful to that generosity of nature, because thanks to her, many of us here, we can tell it. The time has come, therefore, for us to tell what history hides, what resonates in the waves of the sea of Almuñécar, what is still told in the benches of the Carrera de la Concepción, where people Older gather to chat.

The great Cadiz poet remembered the sea with nostalgia always:



If you have been to Almuñécar, surely you have ever come to see the Marina del Este Marina. But you will have also walked along the Paseo de San Cristóbal and you will have encountered a lot of boats that sleep on the beach, face down, waiting for their next entry into the sea. Many of these vessels belong to centuries-old seafaring families. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren know how the waters of our little piece of the Mediterranean Sea have taken away a lot of hunger throughout our history. In times of ration cards, droughts, the sea was always there: not only as a beautiful and relaxing landscape, but as a mother who provides and scrambles to do so. To keep us alive.

The Almuñécar Sea in history

All families have a story in their house where a sea or a sailor saved their lives. Sometimes, in the form of fish; others, in the form of slaughter in the sea; others, with women sewing nets on the shore, on the mother's skirts; maybe also cleaning fish ... There are thousands of possibilities and rarely we remember the victory of the sea of ​​Almuñécar.

But that is not all. It also freed entire generations of diseases linked to lack of hygiene. The houses, without fresh water, surrounded by rivers without water, lacked pipes and taps that would cleanse our skin from the sufferings of the day. For that, we had the sea.
The workers and day laborers washed themselves in the sea and dried on the shore, along with other companions, with whom they talked and told the ravages of the day. Probably more than one letter of flamenco jondo will spring from the salt of the throats of those men who only had themselves to survive, helped with what life gave them: nature and people, who were not people, but family. In times of shortages we all learned from the sea that "everything is shared here." From there, the boys went to see the girls, with the skin scaled and smelling of saltpeter. They were heading to conquer their girlfriends, with the same eagerness with which they had conquered the day. Work, smiles, compliments and a song. And much future: plans, plans, plans, with which the girls and the boys fantasized. They no longer thought about eating: the sea and the land had taken away their hunger. Free from hunger, there is only time left for the future that had returned their gaze to the horizon, "What is beyond that line?" There was only a possible answer: shared fantasy, never the fall.

The sea of ​​Almuñécar, an inspiration for the sexitanos

Those men and women were our grandparents and great-grandparents, or our great-great grandparents. It doesn’t matter. Everyone knew how to live head and toe. Hold on to the sea and the land. To his girlfriends and their mothers. To their husbands and their parents. To their siblings. The only thing they had, the only thing they needed. Thanks to that clinging to life, to them to stay here, always, today families like the Victoria Playa Hotel can continue dreaming and fantasizing. It is a debt we have with the sea and our ancestors: from the Romans to the nearest.
Each of us knows we work on a family project, which began almost a hundred years ago, during which the premise has always been the same: forward, for Almuñécar, for the future. From here we work, without stopping to dream the next step, to be able to take it later.
Conforming is not an option, isn't the sea still a sea, despite the plastic with which we drown them? The sea accepts the conditions and fights for its life, for ours. Talk to us, eject what you don't want, get hot when we don't expect it, bearly gets cold. If he fights and imagines solutions to shine brighter, if “José Andrés Fernández, our captain, has wanted to continue his parents’ legacy of struggle and overcoming, the team at Hotel Victoria Playa does the same. We wake up every morning with just one question in mind, what can we do to improve people's lives? And when the idea does not arise, we look at the horizon and listen to its call.

The sea has been food, motor and playmate of all the souls of Almuñécar or who have come to Almuñécar. That is what we want to do at Hotel Victoria Playa, with your help, for you. We are looking forward to receiving you, helping you, helping you relax, giving you the smell of the sea and listening to you. Ours is a deeper and stronger commitment than the foundations of a building, because it comes from the most majestic thing we have: the sea and the sky. The beautiful line where all dreams come in. We pick them up, do you want one? Sit down and listen ...

Conference tourism: why choose Almuñécar as a MICE destination

The companies that are committed to the continuous training of their employees and the organization of events that ease the relationship between them are increasingly raising, but they prefer to hold it far from the usual place of work. When we disconnect from the office, people tend to relax and look at others in another way. Knowing that what is required is learning by disconnecting, we are sure that Almuñécar is the perfect destination for MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions), since in addition to having facilities that allow you to carry out these meetings, such as the Victoria Playa Hotel, our town is ideal to find peace and fun at any time of the year.

When you attend a training or coworking event, you want to be as comfortable as possible. When talking about comfort, we obviously refer to a good sleep, but also to be able to continue your healthy diet, your exercise session, watch television in your own language, have a good internet connection, a spacious room where you can work in ... All these things are more than possible in Almuñécar. In fact, at Victoria Playa Hotel, we take care of the quality of food, we have a gym and Turkish bath, guarantee good internet connection, have a heated pool and, of course, we offer several lounges for holding events.

But what happens when the work sessions end? In Almuñécar we have a unique environment to favour the relationship between people and do networking. In many congresses, a room for networking is enabled, but this option is usually perceived as too forced, devoid of naturalness, so it does not get the desired success. Otherwise, the feeling is very different when you can go for a walk along a beautiful promenade, full of restaurants and beach bars that open all year so you can have fun with those people you have found interesting, or go to the city centre, to dine at a good restaurant and finish the night with a cocktail at the hotel or next to the beach. All this, regardless of whether it is November or June, because the weather in Almuñécar is enviable during the four seasons. So much so, that it is usual to see terraces full of people in winter.

As it is a small city, event attendees can walk and have fun without getting away from the hotel where they are staying. Without going any further, we are three minutes from the beach and ten from the centre. If you add to this that Almuñécar is a very safe town, it is logical to think that we are perfect for holding events and MICE tourism.

At Victoria Playa Hotel we have extensive experience in this regard and we know that guests who have come for this reason have left very satisfied. We try to take maximum care of our guests and provide them with the best possible environment, always ready to listen. In addition, we are very proud to participate in activities that serve to share knowledge and enrich the lives of our guests.

Almuñécar: the perfect place for a family holiday

Traveling with your children is wonderful. The quality of the time you share is much greater than when you are at home. However, it is also true that, sometimes, you miss having a time alone with your partner, or, simply, alone. Therefore, choosing your holiday destination well is very important. At Victoria Playa Hotel, we believe that Almuñécar is ideal for family getaways. We have been working here for almost a century, and each year, we are more confident about our choice, do you want to know why?

First of all, because it is a small and very safe city. This means that, from a certain age, children can walk through Almuñécar perfectly. They learn quickly how to walk on Almuñécar, so they experience an unbelievable freedom that n larger cities is imposible. In addition, we are witnesses of how when you choose the same destination for several years, in the end, they make friends in Almuñécar. In this way, they expand their social circle and move a little away from the screens.

But to take advantage of that freedom, there have to be places to go. And we have them. First of all, we have the beach. When we talk about going to the beach, we refer to winter and summer, since, unless it rains, it is luxury on our beaches. In fact, there are many families who choose autumn and winter to visit Alumuñécar or, even, to stay here to live, precisely because the sun almost always heats us up. Besides, we have several recreational games places for all ages. From restaurants and establishments with facilities for children to the rooms with billiards, darts, table football ... The latter with strict control over alcohol. On the other hand, sports life in Almuñécar is very active. We have clubs and associations of various sport disciplines, so if you like sports, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a good game of football, handball, indoor football ... Of course, we have our movie theatres, including several summer cinemas.

On the other hand, hotels like the Victoria Playa Hotel in Almuñécar have an entertainment team that will make you have a great time. We always keep in mind the need to spend time together, as well as the more than legitimate need to spend time with oneself. The kids are very well cared for by our animators, while you can get those hours that we all need to be with ourselves or our life partners.

Almuñécar is perfect for a family getaway in winter and summer, and all our team strives to make it so. There is not a day in which the workers of the Victoria Playa Hotel do not work to improve and make your life easier.

Everyone is waiting for summer vacations to arrive. They are our holy days, untouchables. However, traveling has so many benefits that it is worth getting an occasional getaway the rest of the year. Although there are many studies that prove it, at the Victoria Playa Hotel, we know it from our experience. We know how our guests arrive and how they leave. Although they have been with us just during a long weekend, their faces shift towards a much more relaxed gesture. We even noticed it in the voice. Therefore, we would like to explain what are the long-term advantages travel:

• We strengthen the brain: when are grown-ups, the brain weakens as we turn years. Therefore, it is good to do exercises that slow down that process. One of them, the funniest, is traveling. Exposure to new people and places activates our brain, while providing pleasure: we give ourselves the opportunity to surprise ourselves.

• We learn and meet new people: precisely because we exercise it when traveling and relate that mental gymnastics to pleasure, we will have a more awake mind, more predisposed to learn and understand new ideas. If you travel with children, this is a facet to keep in mind. In any case, curiosity and flexibility helps the elderly as well.

• Increase creativity: think of a new place as a word. The greater our vocabulary, the greater the capacity to invent will be. Creativity is a quality to which we all should aspire, not only artists. Creativity is nothing more than the ability to solve problems differently. Therefore, it helps us at work, in studies ...

• Increases happiness: both those who work, inside or outside the home, and those who study, are suffer a high degree of stress. We all have problems that it is good to disconnect. Giving yourself leisure, peace, fun will generate a state of well-being that will help you face everyday problems and tasks.

At Hotel Victoria Playa, we know that we are offering our guests life. Therefore, we strive to make that quality of life better and better. Every day, we wake up with that in mind: a day of happiness, a victory in life.

Jazz festivals on the coast and the flamenco reed fill the summer of Almuñécar with music .

Culture is very important for our city. Almuñécar enjoys offering its residents and visitors quality shows. During the summer, you have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best jazz festivals in Spain and a flamenco festival that, although very young, has top figures from the world of flamenco, whether singing and dancing. As you will have seen in our Facebook community, the Victoria Playa Hotel is delighted to offer you accommodation in Almuñécar at the same level.


Both events are held in the Parque del Majuelo , Can you imagine listening to first class music under the stars and the dew of the mid-summer night? The stage is arranged in such a way that at the same time you enjoy live music, you have the Castle of San Miguel illuminated just onto the stage , on the left the antique salting fish area and on the other directions, a great amount of vegetal species from all over the world, but who are you listening to during the festivals?

Although this is its XVIII edition, the Hotel Victoria Playa has seen how the Jazz en la costa Festival (from July 15 to 20) has been growing since its inception, not in vain our bussiness is already more than 50 years old. Since it started, we have always had an enviable poster, including Chucho Valdés or Jorge Pardo . This year, we will have the best of the genre, from the youngest ones, like Antonio Lizana , to the more most established, like the Huston Person Trio . In addition, you will have two environments: you can sit in front of the stage or have a seat at a table under the palm trees. In this last case, do not expect a bustling climate, the respect for artists is maximum.

On the other hand, thanks to the Caña Flamenca Festival , you will see one of the most iconic figures of Granada flamenco: Curro Albaycín , on August 9. Curro is an essential figure of flamenco developed in the Sacromonte. Heir to the popular culture of the famous gypsy neighborhood, the artist has made great research to recover the oldest songs of this art in Granada. It will be, therefore, a way to bring the caves of Sacromonte to the Costa Tropical . This is the meeting place with another flamenco tradition: the Sevillian, via the dancer known as Farruquito, on August 10th. Regardin him, it is said that he dances by heart, not because of the exactness of his choreography, but because of the deep knowledge of tradition he has got.
You only need to focus on having fun. The Victoria Playa Hotel is here, for you, to make it easier to rest and leave behind the excess in our Aquagym session or at our gym.

Quality is usually a subjective issue and when it comes to a service that you provide, the judgment may become cloudy. It is very common to think that you are better than you really are. Therefore, at the Victoria Playa Hotel, we have decided to submit to an external audit that certifies that, in effect, we are working in the appropriate line. For this, we have adhered to the Tourism Excellence Program, "Q". Every year, we are evaluated and we can proudly say that this year we have obtained the Q quality certification once again, what is more, we are the only Hotel in the Coast of Granada which has it, but What exactly does this certificate consist of?

The first thing that distinguishes this quality certificate is its requirement. There are some certificates that are limited to comfirm that the service that is promised is being offered. For example, if we say that we have wifi connection in the hotel, it would evaluate if we have or do not have it, but they don’t say if the quality of the signal is good in all the rooms. This is not the case of the Q. It has its own standards, so if you do not reach these standards, it is impossible to get it. In addition, it’s based on continuous improvement, so every year it’s more complicated to achieve it. For this reason, it is such a prestigious certification and generates so much reliance in customers.

To give you an idea: in Andalusia, one of the most common tourist destinations in Spain, only 49 hotel establishments have it, and within the province of Granada, we are 6, so that the Victoria Playa Hotel is the only hotel in Almuñécar in the Tropics og Europe who has the Q certificate for tourist quality, do you want to know what is evaluated?

The audit is very extensive, since it covers all the area we work on: management, maintenance, accommodation, cleaning, restoration, provisioning, events and animation. In this way, it is judged from the planning, management of resources and control elements by the administration; how the accommodation experience is from the moment you arrive at the hotel until you leave (including communication with the reception staff); the diversity and quality of the gastronomic offer; cleaning procedures, as well as facilities maintenance protocols, such as the pool, gym, or event room. All this, always from the experience of our guests point of wiew and not from the comfort of the work team.

Taking this into account, at the Hotel Victoria Playa de Almuñécar we are very proud to say that we have the Q certificate of tourist quality. In addition, having achieved one more year, motivates us to continue working to improve ourselves for the next evaluation. For this, we have 12 exciting months to think about how to improve your experience with us.

Almuñécar and the Victoria Playa Hootel ready for summer holidays

Since May, the excitement among the entire team of the Hotel Victoria Playa is amazing. The summer holidays are closer and Almuñécar is full of people looking for resting and disconnecting to their obligations. We are looking forward to receiving you, there is no better job than ours: making people feel good. It is our true vocation and, therefore, we try our best to achieve it.
To begin with, you can enjoy our slides. While the kids enjoy in our water park, the adults of the family may try some of our cocktails and sunbathe in the Solarium. If you are worried about gaining that weight that you have lost with such a hard effort, Belén, the magician of leisure activities, has prepared an Aquagym session for you. You will come great to balance the excesses of the holidays, as well as to end up with those muscular contractures that we bring from work.

In addition, from June 13 you can enjoy the Water Park Aquatic "Aquatropic". Designed for families, you will find attractions and rides for people of all ages: from the pools for the little ones, for teenagers and adults, to the jacuzzi for those who prefer peace to adrenaline.
On the other hand, five minutes from the Hotel Victoria Playa you will find one of the most emblematic beaches in Almuñécar, next to “chiringuitos” that are already an whole institution. There, you have a playground, so that everyone is at ease, Do you want a good plate of fried fish? And a good spinach of sardines? You can even decide to try a fish of the day with the skewer. If you want to know more about the beach bars, you can ask us without problem. If you like modern cuisine, we recommend the FIRMVN Restaurant, leader in signature cuisine in the province of Granada and on the Costa Tropical.

But not everything is to eat and bathe, surely you also want to attend a concert or show. We also have something to say here. On the one hand, we have our live nightly shows and, on the other, the cultural programming of Almuñécar. In this sense, the festivals La Caña Flamenca and the Festival of Jazz en la costa at the Parque del Majuelo stage. If the first one is becoming a reference, despite being its second edition, the Jazz Festival en la Costa is already a flagship of culture in Almuñécar and one of the most important jazz festivals in Spain. Although the Jazz Festival on the Coast is celebrated in July and the Caña Flamenca in August, we recommend you to buy tickets in advance, because they are sold out quickly.
Throughout the summer, Hotel Victoria Playa will inform you about the most important events in Almuñécar, so you can complement the experience of staying with a hotel whose only concern is your well-being with the fun offered by this special town

Gastronical Fair in Almuñecar: enjou the best of our gastronomy since May 31st to June, 2nd

Almuñécar and Granada are well-known by its tapas. We have a wide range of bars, but the Tapa Route showed that our town has an enviable gastronomy. The Gastronomical Fairs help us to offer our gourmet dishes to all kind of audience. Everyone has the right to taste our restaurants’ delicatesen, as well as the reinterpretation of traditional dishes.
As we said, the Gastronomical Fairy of Almulécar is held from May, 31st to June, 2nd , in an unique spot: Majuelo Park. In addition to its historic value, since it is built around th Phoenician curing, is a beautiful place. It is a botanical park with plant species from all over the wold. Besides, they give the freshness to an event at that time. They enhance the best qualities of Almuñécar: sun and warm weather.

This year will be the second year in charge of the Hotelier Association and the Patronato de Turismo. While guests taste the best dishes of the best restaurans in Almuñécar, they will take part in contest and try special dishes that will leave you with your mouth open and your palate wanting more. Also, you will enjoy life music and dancing shows. Of course, there will be a tribute to a professional in the sector que have delighted un with his o or her work, Who will be? Aware of the increasing popularity of the gastronomical tourism, we are having a mor dynamic fair, able to attract young visitors who are searching for a different culinary experience. The fact they are betting on popular prices helps a lot. Along with these prices, we are having reputed chefs in Granada, thanks to the collaboration of ARTCUA, a platform in defence of the culinary heritage, product and tourism in Andalucía.
The truth is that Victoria Playa Hotel is very content of this XXI Gastronomical Fair in our town. We ensure you have the best rest and service you can have. You have our facilities available, like our swimming pool or our jacuzzi, With our cocktails! We encourage you to come and try this experience for all ages and families, We are waiting for you!

The Hotel Victoria Playa de Almuñécar, a family business with more than half a century that continues to innovate

The Hotel Victoria Playa was not born out of nowhere. It is not the consequence of an occurrence, but of a life dedicated to work and love for Almuñécar and the Costa Tropical. The roots of this hotel are those of a whole generation full of dreams. The young Spaniards of the 50s wanted to start their own projects. Having their own business was a way of building themselves, leaving the past aside and, in addition, contributing to the development of the place where they had been born. The relationship of that generation with its people was so intimate that today it is difficult to find such intensity in the new generations.

José Fernández is one of these people. While still a teenager, hebegan working with his uncle Pepe in the now defunct "Yinch" Restaurant, located on Puerta del Mar Beach in Almuñécar. In addition, he worked in one of the most emblematic hotels of the Costa Tropical, the Hotel Sexi. This hosted people of the highest level of culture, in fact, singers like Rocío Jurado performed at its facilities. With all that experience, in 1964, and only 24 years old, he decided to set up his first hotel business: Pensión Victoria.

His dedication, his good work, his surrounding himself with good professionals and the presence of his wife, Lola, meant that by 1970, the business would have grown exponentially. So much so that that same year, he decided to open a second business, to return to do the same 8 years later. By that time, Almuñécar had also undergone a huge transformation, thanks to the sacrifice and work of dreamers like José Fernández and Lola. But work is not enough. To have success like this, it is essential to have good values. And José Fernández has always had them. Hospitality is about giving the best customer service. Even, we must anticipate what they want, to surprise them and find themselves better than at home. To achieve this, the human team that works for the project had to be the visible face of those values And he, the best example.

Today his message has penetrated so deep that Hotels Almuñécar is a leader in the sector, thanks to the Hotel "Victoria Centro", Hotel "Victoria Playa" and FIRMVN Restaurant, serious aspiring to become the first Michelin-starred restaurant in Granada. They seem like enough achievements for a 79-year-old man who has been working since he was a child. However, his imagination is just as alive.

It has all its energies placed on two very ambitious projects: a tourist apartment building in Almuñécar and a four-star hotel in Playa Granada. Close to him, works hand by hand, dedication by dedication, his son, José Andrés Fernández. This tireless hotelier has inherited a passion for good work and respect for the client, along with his desire to promote the economic development of the Costa Tropical. The Almuñécar Hotels team is proud to be part of a project that means so much to our area and, above all, that it treats us as if we were part of the same family that started it all.

Scuba-diving and snorkelling in Almuñécar
Almuñécar is a different land, but so it is our sea. As we said in other posts, we are at a privileged geographical area. Thanks to our location, we have a unique climate in Europe, Subtropical Climate. This doesn´t only lead us to grow fruits more typical in Latin America than in Europe, but also our waters have very interesting animals and sea vegetables. At Victoria Playa Hotel, we welcome a lot of guests who are scuba-diving or snorkelling lovers, ¿what there will be under the sea?

Depending on the area you are, you will find one specie or another. Consider we have sandy and really rocky beaches, you notice this difference just when you go from a beach to another one. A very important spotlight between divers is “Punta de la Mona”. There, you can find endangered species, as “ferruginosa” limpet, as well as orange coral and Mediterranean conch. But there are two beautiful animal that attract most of people: Loggerhead Turtle and Bottlenose Delphin.

Another very well-known spot is the one called “el Tesorillo”, a home for “arto” bushes or hawthorn, catalogued as vulnerable. Besides, we have the so called“alga parda” inserted in the wild species in the Need of Special Protection List. At the rocks, you can also see “ferruginosas” and black limpets, as well as sea dates.

If you can’t do scuba-diving, in Almuñecar, we have several schools and clubs for amateur divers. Due to the quality of our waters, they work all over the year, so you have the guaranty that they are very professional and trained people. Almuñécar has diving teacher for all ages and levels. The only thing you need is the desire of learning.

Keeping in mind our waters biodiversity and that some of the species you can see are endangered or in a especial protection regime, it is important to be the most respectful with the environment you can be. Divers are just guests to their home, so you must take care of the sea above all.

As we said, at Victoria Playa Hotel, we host many divers who tell us their terrific experiences. Hotel Victoria Playa staff is always willing to listen to their sea adventures. We like supporting you with everything you need to have a good time and a good rest, ¿what about you? ¿Do you feel like telling us about your adventures?

Si hay una festividad granadina, es esta. Sin embargo, son muchas las personas que se preguntan de dónde viene la tradición de las cruces de mayo. En el Hotel “Victoria Playa”, somos amantes de nuestra cultura. Por eso, investigamos para contarte todo lo que vamos aprendiendo. Así cuando vengas y veas Almuñécar lleno de cruces floreadas, valorarás mejor su belleza y originalidad.

Qué celebramos en las cruces de mayo de Almuñécar
Jerusalén es Tierra Santa para las tres culturas semíticas. Por tanto, también es un lugar histórico de peregrinaje. En una de estas peregrinaciones, la Emperatriz Flavia Julia Helena, madre del Emperador Constantino, encontró la cruz en la que Jesucristo fue crucificado, en el siglo III después de Cristo.

A pesar de que estamos hablando del Imperio Romano, el Cristianismo tenía ya mucha fuerza en Europa. Tanto es así, que la Emperatriz prefirió abrazar la fe cristiana por encima de su cultura de origen. Por esta razón, tanto la Iglesia Ortodoxa como la Católica la beatificaron, de forma que hoy se la conoce como Santa Helena.

Así pues, su conversión la llevó a visitar las Tierras Santas, con el objetivo de buscar reliquias de la Vera Cruz, la Verdadera Cruz. Su empeño y su determinación fueron tan fuertes, que terminó por ser recompensada con el hallazgo de la misma.

En conmemoración de este logro, Granada se decidió a adornar los patios de las casas con una cruz cubierta de claveles rojos. Rojos, como la sangre de Cristo. Poco a poco estas cruces fueron sacándose a las calles. Cada barrio, cada gremio, cada cofradía quería tener su propia cruz floreada y que esta fuera la más bonita del municipio. Incluso, aunque tuvieran que pedir dinero a los vecinos, con el clásico “un chavico para la cruz”.

Cruces de mayo de Almuñécar hoy
Las Cruces de mayo son hoy una mezcla de costumbres cristianas y andalusíes. Por eso, las cruces, además de estar recubiertas de claveles rojos, y rodeadas de herramientas del campo tradicionales y de las viandas más sencillas, escuchas flamenco y Sevillanas, cuando las visitas. Además, también degustas los platos más tradicionales de nuestra zona: tortilla de patatas, embutidos, morcilla, caracoles… acompañados de manzanilla o rebujito.
Para Almuñécar, las Cruces de mayo son la oportunidad perfecta para reunirse con los amigos y la familia. De hecho, la propia organización de las mismas conserva esa vocación colectiva. Son los propios vecinos y cofrades los que organizan y diseñan las cruces, por lo que recuperan así un sentimiento de hermandad poco común en nuestros días.
En el Hotel “Victoria Playa” reconocemos ese valor familiar como algo propio también. Por eso, tratamos a nuestros huéspedes y nuestros compañeros como lo hacemos con nuestros amigos más íntimos. La cercanía es fundamental para nosotros. Esto explica nuestro compromiso con la excelencia y nuestro deseo de poner a vuestra disposición lo mejor de nosotros mismos y las mejores instalaciones posibles.

Amuñécar is a perfect place to have a rest and go on holiday to, but we don’t settle for this. Victoria Playa Hotel aspires to give the best to our guests. We work throughout the year on it, although reaching every corner in the world is not always easy. Therefore, we are always willing to collaborate with other leader organizations and project in our sector, as it is SMYBEDS.

SMYBEDS is a Logitravel project, head in something that some people are already used to: the link between technology and travelling. More and more people buy their tickets, book accommodation… on the internet. We owe this to innovative businesses like Logitravel. In this case, SMYBEDS is its tour operation brand. They help traditional agencies to sell more and better, thanks to their tools.



We had the honour of working with them, in concrete, in SMYBEDSFAM, an experience dedicated to family tourism, organised by themselves along with the Patronato Municipal de Almuñécar. The proposal was very interesting. The invited agencies came with their clients. Thus, while these clients were having fun by visiting Almuñécar, the agents attended a workshop, whose tittle is clear about its vocation: “How to get clients freely for your travel agency”.



We weren’t alone in SMYBEDSFAM. Other local hotelier companies, such us Almuñécar Playa Spa Hotel or Hotel Bahía. We are now sure that one’s success is everybody’s success. Having that in mind, we all are disposed to work together on local touristic sector behalf.
From our part, we loved accommodating these guests. They were a charming and lovely group. It was a great pleasure to feel their enthusiasm when they came back from their walk around Almuñécar. In addition, they said goodbye in a very special way, because they stood up and sang a very moving hymn.



As you can see, we are trully satisfied and very content about the SMYBEDFAM experience. Theses days have been very especial for all of us. Vitoria Playa Hotel is an ideal location for family tourism, but we always want to improve ourselves. Collaborating and working with other partners help us on our search for our continuous improvement. Each one, each person has been able to learn and has become an inspiration to one another. 



Almuñécar Holy Week is very special, with a deep tradition. Along its millenary streets, its centenarian carves parade. Almuñécar people live your first bathe in the sea Easter with a very partiular feeling, between joy and devotion. Besides, sometimes it’s posibble for you tu have your first bathe in the sea!. Two minutes from the beach, “Victoria Playa” Hotel backs one of the most emblematic pomenade in the town, ready to offer you a plus of rest and fun for all the family.

“Victoria Playa” Hotel has planned activities for every single day of Holy Week. On Monday, we begin with a magics show by “Fygy magician”. A conjurer that doesn’t only surprise you with his tricks, but outstands due to his ability to tell funny stories to frame his magics. In addition, our hotel in Almuñécar always counts on a more than versatile artist, Belén, who will give give worshops for kids. They’ll have a great time!

On Tuesday and Wednesday, our guests will enjoy live music. Of course, you’ll be able to dance, if you feel like it. The show is so stunning that it’s on you whether to delight on the music or to take on the flloor or both.

On Holy Thursday, we open our water slides! We have lifeguards, but Belén is playing with the little ones, doing their best so that they can have an unique day, before watching the Holy Week “procesiones” and tasting the sexitan gastronomy, in the tapas way o in the autor cuisine way, at restaurants like FIRMUN. If all of this isn’t enough for you, you’ll attend a Cabaret gig at “Victoria Playa” Hotel.

Finally, on Friday and Saturday María Azabache will liven the nights up thanks to her music. María is a whole music symbol here in Almuñécar. She knows how to cheer you up, and how to make you feel dancing as inevitable.

While water slides will be available from Holy Thursday, the activities, games and balloon twisting workshops are due to the entire week. “Victoria Playa” Hotel always works hard to enrich your stay with us. Thus, you can be sure of our rooms and suites comfort, as well as the posibility of using the rest of facilitilies, for instance, our gym. Remenber we are at your disposal whenever, and we say “whenever”, you want.

Holy Week is always there just when you need it. It is a time to disconnect, rest and regain strength. That is why you usually look for fun destinations but relaxing at the same time. Almuñécar has these characteristics. In addition, you can immerse yourself in the culture and watch the processions after spending a day at the beach. Hotel Victoria Playa is just five minutes away from the beach and ten minutes from the centre. It would be convenient to stay at this hotel and move around.

In Almuñécar, like all over Andalusia, Holy Week is a time for tradition. Therefore, you can see processions every day. However, it is on Holy Thursday when there are more on the street. This makes it an ideal place to discover Easter in the coast of Granada while having fun with other leisure options.

Here you will find one of the most original must-sees on these dates: "El paso Simon", declared an event of National Tourist Interest. It is a representation of the Passion of Jesus Christ through the oldest images of the municipality. The images are carried across town on the shoulders of the devoted horquilleros and horquilleras, to eventually gather together in the Plaza de la Constitución. While listening to the moving narration, you will see the Virgen de los Dolores, the "Nazareno" and San Juan interacting with each other and with the people.

If you want to continue delving into history, the town has a lot to offer considering it is the fifth oldest city in Spain. Founded by the Phoenicians during the third century BC, it has been enclave of all the cultures that have passed through the Iberian Peninsula due to its strategic position and its desirable weather. Thus, you can see all the remains such as the Fish Salting Factory (" Los Salazones "), the Roman aqueduct and the Castillo de San Miguel. In addition, it is an hour away from Granada where you can take the opportunity to visit the Alhambra.

If what you want is to rest, Almuñécar is a very good alternative too. We are in the Tropic of Europe: the Sun is usually our faithful companion. As a result, it is common for many people to go to the beach for the first time during Easter. In addition, starting from Holy Thursday you can have fun at Hotel Victoria Playa with our slides, as well as our facilities, such as the heated pool and the Turkish bath.

Our special climate gives us so much more to offer: a landscape that is a feast for the eyes as well as the tongue. Our region gives us such exceptional fruits such as avocado, mango and cherimoya. You can take them home if you go to the town market and have a taste in the restaurants together with the local wines.

Almuñécar meets the conditions you are looking for a perfect destination for the Holy Week. Tradition, history, good food, good wine, fun and rest. At Hotel Victoria Playa we strive to improve your experience, not only with our facilities, but also with our staff. Therefore, we give our best of ourselves to make your perfect holiday happen.

La Semana Santa ha terminado, pero Almuñécar sigue viva y el Hotel “Victoria Playa” también. Nos gusta disfrutar de nuestro pueblo y que nuestros invitados disfruten con nosotros. Por eso, siempre hay algo que hacer en Almuñécar, además de deleitarse con las ventajas naturales de estar en el Trópico de Europa. Lo que va a suceder este fin de semana es un ejemplo de ello. Si visitas Almuñécar, podrás asistir al espectáculo flamenco de David Pérez, un bailaor joven que está teniendo muy buena acogida, y un concierto tributo a U2.

Flamenco en Almuñécar el viernes 23 de abril: David Pérez y su espectáculo de danza “Puntal”

Aunque Almuñécar esté en la costa de Granada, sigue siendo Granada. Nuestra provincia tiene un lugar especial en el flamenco. No solo porque haya sido el lugar de nacimiento de estrellas tan prominentes como Enrique Morente o Pepe el Habichuela, sino porque es una de las cunas del mismo. Granada tiene la suerte de haber parido el Sacromonte, un monte lleno de cuevas donde los gitanos han vivido desde el siglo XII y donde entraron en contacto con las tres culturas. Crearon un flamenco con sello propio, así como una afición que perdura y se renueva sin cesar.

Gracias a esa afición, David Pérez llega desde Sevilla con su espectáculo de danza “Puntal”. Tras haber bailado con figuras como la cantaora Esperanza Fernández, con bailaores como Antonio Canales y con directores como Salvador Tábora, presenta su segundo espectáculo en solitario, “Puntal”, donde explora el flamenco “jondo”, a través de tres ejes: el cante, el baile y el toque. Así, verás al bailaor y a su arte sin adornos, puros, a pecho descubierto. Es ahí donde un artista demuestra su hondura. Dicen en el Sacromonte, que bailando por soleá no se puede mentir. Se sabe o no se sabe. En “Puntal”, David Pérez demuestra que sabe.

Rock en Almuñécar el 28 de abril: Tributo a U2, Underskin el domingo

Por otra parte, el domingo tenemos a Tributo U2 y su show Underskin. Si hay una banda de rock que ha dejado huella es U2. No es de extrañar que haya tantas versiones de sus canciones ni que hayan surgido tantas formaciones que los homenajean. En el caso de Tributo U2, estamos hablando de una tribute band que ha girado por todo el mundo para llevar los éxitos más representativos de la formación liderada por Bono.

Tributo U2 nacieron en Italia, pero, como decíamos, han dado la vuelta al mundo, desde que comenzaran su andadura en el año 2008. Desde entonces, han demostrado tanta calidad que el propio Bono quiso felicitarlos en persona, tras coincidir en Dublín. Por tanto, es seguro que los fans de U2 podrán disfrutar con sus canciones favoritas, gracias al estupendo recorrido que Underskin hace por el repertorio de un grupo que ya forma parte de la historia del Pop-Rock.

Además de estos dos espectáculos, también está programado un concierto del Joven Coro de la Orquesta de Granada en la Iglesia de la Encarnación. Pero hemos querido destacar estos espectáculos porque resumen a la perfección lo que ha sido la historia musical de Granada en el último siglo: un viaje por el mestizaje y la fusión de las músicas del mundo. Para que tú también puedas emprender ese viaje, el Hotel “Victoria Playa” te ofrece estupendas habitaciones y un equipo que trabaja para dar el mejor servicio al cliente. Tendrás también a tu disposición nuestras piscinas, jacuzzi y, por supuesto, nuestro show nocturno de música en directo. Si queréis pasar un fin de semana romántico, os aconsejamos que apostéis por nuestras suites, ya que incluyen jacuzzi privado.