Sunday, February 19, 2017

The Port of Almería

I frequently drive to Almería from my hometown of Roquetas de Mar. Approaching the city from the west, the first glimpse I get is a dramatic view of the town with the magnificent Alcazaba on the mountainside on the left and the port on the right.
Most days, in this part of Spain, the sun shines and so I can appreciate how the city of Almería got its name - it was the Arabs that called it al-Mariyah, meaning 'Mirror of the Sea'.
It is a working port with both fishing vessels and pleasure boats large and small.Tourist cruises stop here and there are ferries to North Africa - to the Spanish enclave of Melilla and to Algeria and Morocco.




 
more blogs by Robert Bovington...
"Spanish Impressions"
"postcards from Spain"
"you couldn't make it up!"
"a grumpy old man in Spain"
"bits and bobs"
"Spanish Expressions"
"Spanish Art"
"Books About Spain"

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Puerto de Roquetas de Mar

One of the most attractive places in Roquetas de Mar is the port.
My wife and I frequently visit one of the many cafes there, particularly at breakfast time. 
We went this morning (28 January 2017) and have regularly spent time here for many years.

Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Jan 2017 © Robert Bovington
 
Early in the morning, fishermen load their catch.

Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Dec 2016 © Robert Bovington
 more photos of the port of Roquetas...

Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Jan 2011 © Robert Bovington
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Aug 2007 © Robert Bovington
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - April 2015 © Robert Bovington
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Jan 2011 © Robert Bovington
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Jan 2009 © Robert Bovington

Puerto de Roquetas de Mar - Jan 2009 © Robert Bovington


more blogs by Robert Bovington...
"Spanish Impressions"
"postcards from Spain"
"you couldn't make it up!"
"a grumpy old man in Spain"
"bits and bobs"
"Spanish Expressions"
"Spanish Art"
"Books About Spain"