Apartment for Sale in Garrucha, Almería
Property DetailsApartment Fortaleza B - An apartment in the Garrucha area. (Off Plan) A small development of apartments currently under construction in Garrucha set over three floors. This is a fantastic opportunity to buy an apartment giving the opportunity for buyers to choose the finishing touches. The apartments are for sale in Almeria Province situated in the bustling coastal town of Garrucha, famous for its excellent seafood restaurants serving the fresh catch of the day. The apartment is only a short stroll from the beach & seafront promenade and is situated just off the main shopping road of Garrucha with easy access to a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants, and a lively weekly market. There are various apartments available comprising of 1, 2, 3 bedroom properties and Penthouse apartments. This first floor two bedroom, two bathroom apartment has a build size from 84m2, and will be completed to a very high standard comprising of pvc double glazed windows, crystal glass panels and stainless steel balustrade to patio terrace and balconies. The internal doors are beech effect or similar, security electronic entry to the communal hall and benefits from a lift in the building. The kitchens are not installed so clients can have the advantage of choosing their own style. The bathroom is fully tiled. The apartments benefit from pre-installation for centralised air conditioning, telephone and internet. This is an off plan development with completion of 2023, but a deposit of 5000€ will reserve the apartment.
Local Area
Garrucha is a Spanish town and municipality in the province of Almeria, Andalusia. In 2015 there were 8,577 inhabitants. Its surface area is only 7.68 km² and it had a density of 1,123 inhabitants per square kilometre. The geographical co-ordinates are - 37º 11 'N, 1 49' W. It is situated between Mojácar and Vera, at an altitude of 24 metres above sea level, and 83 km from the provincial capital, Almería. The post code is 04630.
Brief History
Settlement in the area dates as back as far as 5,000 years ago when the first visitors found one of the very few natural harbours in this coastline. It was here that invading armies would land with their provisions and settlers soon discovered the mineral rich veins nearby. Mining of the area took hold and the only way to ship it out was via the sea. In later years there were trains from Bédar directly to the port. The fishing trade, which continues to this day, was important as a food source for these early settlers.
Over the centuries the Garrucheros have been approached by their neighbouring municipalities vying for control of its sea trade but to no avail.
In the early 20th century Garrucha was recognised for its almost Spa-like qualities and became a favourite place for holidaymakers. During that time casinos, dance halls and a tennis club were built to further enrich the experience making it far superior in terms of entertainment to anything else to be found on this part of the coast. Many of these are closed now but Garrucha is still very popular as a resort.
During the summer months this tiny municipality is brimful with tourists and the Malécon, the beautiful Garrucha promenade, is a hive of activity. Street markets grace the promenade on one side and restaurants lay out extra tables and seating on the other. Diners and promenaders can be found into the early hours of the morning when the days are at their coolest and the hum of conversation, the swish of the sea, cars slowly passing and eclectic snippets of music merge to create the sound that defines Garrucha in the summertime.
Economy
Garrucha is a thriving small town with a very pleasing and useful variety of shops open all year round. On Fridays there is a large street market offering foodstuffs and fancy goods. Tourism, though, is their biggest industry filling the town to bursting in the summer months. From Easter onwards the tempo of the town changes with the first influx of holidaymakers for Semana Santa. This is a trial run for many of the local businesses to try their new stock and recipes on visitors. The number of visitors continues to grow from that time and on June 1st all the beach bars and small kiosks will be open in preparation for the summer onslaught.
The year round industries of Garrucha are fishing and the shipping of gypsum from Sorbas to Carboneras. Fishing trips are available daily during the high season and the marina, which grows larger every year, fills to bursting. There is a water taxi service and cruises up and down the coast are available most days, for details it is best to go to the port.
About Us
Price Brown is an independently owned estate agents with over 35 years of experience selling property in Mojácar and the local area. Our office was first opened in 1986 and we took pride in the fact that we were the first professionally qualified office to open its doors. We understand that buying a property abroad can be a daunting experience, especially when you do not understand the language, but our experienced and friendly sales team will guide you through the whole buying process and offer an exemplary after sales service. Price Brown’s regularly updated property portfolio offers a wide selection of new and resale properties to suit all tastes and budgets.
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* Transfer tax is based on the sale value or the cadastral value whichever is the highest.
