Visit the beaches of Vera, Mojacar and Garrucha (30-40 minutes drive) with the choice of quiet relaxation or water sports to enjoy.

Enjoy the mountains and natural park of Velez Rubio and Velez Blanco with their stunning scenery and opportunities for exploring on foot or by car.

Get inspiration from the spectacular scenery of the Sierra de los Filabres rising to over 2100 metres.

Explore the only desert in Europe on horseback or on the roof of a 4x4 with English speaking guides.

Get yourself tired and dirty at the gypsum caves at Sorbas.

Immerse yourself in the mineral enriched waters of Lake Negratin at Baza.

Visit the locations of many of the old Spaghetti westerns see a “wild west” show and visit the Zoo.

Explore one of the many local markets and see if you can bag yourself a bargain.

Experience the local history with a trip in time through Lorca Castle

Join the Fiestas and Festivals in the nearby villages (depending on time of year) for a flavour of Spanish culture.

Visit the mountain pilgrimage site of the monastery at Saliente Alta

Or you could even just walk out of the front gate and explore the surrounding countryside with no need to drive

Coaching in the Sun is located in the Almanzora valley in Northern Almería. The local hamlet is Aljambra (or Alijambra as Google Earth would have it) and the nearest town is under 10 minutes drive away. We enjoy unrivalled peace and tranquillity. The occasional farmer looking after his nearby Almond or Olive trees are as urban as we get and, at 530m above sea level, the landscape just goes on for miles.