Las Cunas: Coastal Route, Golf and Hills

Las Cunas Between Hills and Coast

Las Cunas is a peaceful settlement surrounded by the characteristic hills of the Levante Almeriense. Las Cunas is located in Andalusia, an autonomous community in southern Spain with eight provinces and Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. Andalusia’s regional landscape also includes major cities, white villages, mountain ranges and protected natural areas. Andalusian identity combines Moorish heritage and flamenco traditions with coastlines, rural inland areas, mountain landscapes and the distinct character of its various provinces.

The municipal coastal route through the pedanías of Cuevas del Almanzora includes Las Cunas. It offers beaches, coastal landscapes and historic sites while also bringing together culture, nature, history and the sea. Las Cunas is therefore part of a route where coastal landscapes, historical references and cultural themes appear alongside nature and the sea.

Golf and Desert Springs

The Desert Springs Golf Club is located on the Las Cunas–Palomares road in Las Cunas, Cuevas del Almanzora. The club is Europe’s first Arizona desert-style golf course. The precise road designation links the golf club with Las Cunas and Palomares, while the Arizona desert style describes the course’s distinctive classification.

Restaurante Sierra Club is located in the Urbanización Desert Springs on the Palomares–Villaricos road in Las Cunas. This means that, in addition to the golf club, a restaurant with its own location and road details is also situated in Las Cunas.

Other Places in the Destination Area

Other places in the same destination area include El Ejido, Vicar, Bedar, San Isidro de Níjar, Fuente Amarga, Cuevas Del Almanzora, Santa María del Águila and Pechina.

Routes and Festivities

Which route passes through Las Cunas?

The “Itinerario III” tourist route through the area surrounding Cuevas del Almanzora passes through Las Cunas. This route is recommended for travel by vehicle. The vehicle recommendation is therefore directly related to the description of the route through the surrounding area and Las Cunas.

Which hiking route includes the Ermita de las Cunas?

The hiking route featuring the Ermita de las Cunas is 19.5 km long, technically moderate and follows a one-way route. The length, technical difficulty and route format are clearly specified for this hike.

What is the historical significance of the Ermita?

The Ermita de las Cunas, dating from 1872, is a place of interest. Its name is directly connected with the hiking route and with Las Cunas.

What is included in the Fiesta of Las Cunas?

Las Cunas is associated with a neighbourhood festival held around 25 July for many years. The festival includes communal meals, dancing and children’s games. The Fiesta associated with Las Cunas also includes a traditional procession of the Virgin in the afternoon, accompanied by a band.

For the overarching travel overview: Almeria.