Of ancient origins, coastal Villaricos gave shelter to Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs, and in antiquity became a very important commercial port. Rich archaeological sites. The present fishing village is administratively part of the municipality of Cuevas de Almanzora, and began in the mid-nineteenth century as an embarkation point for the minerals mined from the Sierra Almagrera. With its enchanting fishing port and yacht club, Villaricos is one of the most notable and attractive enclaves on the coastline.

Town Hall (Cuevas)
Tel.: 950 456 488
Fax: 950 456 912
E-mail: al035reg@dipalme.org

Telephone Guide
Medical Asistence: 950 456 502
Police: 950 456 489
Tourism Office:950 458 135
Taxis: 950 467 277

Fiestas
Virgin Day´s (15th August).

Places of interest
Archaelogical excavations of mines at Sierra Almagrera
Torre del Cristal (tower, 18th century).

Beaches
Playa de la Punta del Río. El Playazo de Villaricos. Calas de la Dolores, de la Invencible, del Mal Paso, del Peñón Cortado y de las Conchas Cala Cristal, Cala Panizo y Pozo del Esparto.

Street Market
Sunday

Gastronomy
Highly recommendable seafood.