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Roquetas de Mar
Spectacular mountain backdrops, excellent harbours, and pristine beaches are just three of the wonders of Roquetas de Mar. The town has managed to be a modern and ideal place to live in and visit.
Roquetas de Mar has emerged as an investment location these past few years, making it attractive to both businessmen and tourists. At present, the town has more than 4000 registered businesses. Tourism and agriculture are two of the main industries in Roquetas de Mar but with emerging technology and important infrastructure, the town has become more open to companies engaged in multimedia, financial services, retail, real estate, and information technology. The boom has allowed the town to host the 2005 Mediterranean Games.
With business in Roquetas de Mar booming, tourism too has flourished. One of the more popular destinations in Spain, Roquetas boasts of many interesting places to visit and activities to do. People interested in Spanish culture can find what they are looking for in this town. Interesting tourist destinations in Roquetas de Mar are:
• the Auditorio Theatre whose architecture is similar to New York’s Guggenheim Museum and visitors are international musicians and artists;
• the Castillo de Santa Ana that hosts important cultural and art events; and
• the Roquetas de Mar Plaza de Toros which provides home to concerts and bullfights, truly a great view into the rich culture of Spain.
