Things to do in Roquetas de Mar

Spend many happy vacation hours on the sand and in the water of Playa Serena. Swim, sunbathe and enjoy water sports on an attractive 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) urban beach that is lapped by the Mediterranean Sea.

With bouncy castles, trampolines, inflatables and much more, Castor Park is a paradise of fun, excitement and adventure for children. If you're looking for a break from swimming and sunbathing during your vacation in Roquetas de Mar, treat the younger members of your family to this popular year-round amusement park.

From thrilling swirl and slide rides and choppy wave pools to leisurely floats and gentle splash zones, Mario Park has lots of aquatic attractions to excite and entertain the whole family. Enjoy a splash-filled day of fun on steep slides and in pools and Jacuzzis.

Embark on a fascinating journey to the depths of the ocean when you visit the Roquetas de Mar Aquarium. Observe at close quarters an underwater world filled with a dazzling array of creatures such as sharks, flying fish, octopus and stingrays.

Shop, eat and watch a movie at the Gran Plaza Mall, a retail center filled with shops, restaurants and a cinema. It hosts national and international brands as well as small, independent shops. Whether you want to go on a big shopping spree or just pick up a few items all budgets are catered for.

After a few days on the beach, the greens and fairways of the Playa Serena Golf Course are a welcoming sight for those tired of sand and surf. The flattest course in Spain, Playa Serena offers a relaxing game of golf for players of all abilities amid a natural retreat on the edge of a protected ecological area. Get acclimated on the practice area and head out for a pleasant stroll disguised as a golf game. Look for the native plant species that flourish in the wooded areas and the birds that congregate here.