Rincon de la Victoria: Discover Andalucia’s Best Beach Town
Rincon de la Victoria, Spain is also known in the country as a “Dormitory Town.” Both tourists and locals wish to stay close to the beach and its awesome fishing village without wandering from the business hub. Travelers also stay in the city when visiting the inland villages of La Cala and Benagalbon.
Best Time to Visit
The city is most popular during the summer months, as some of Malaga’s residents have summer residences in this beach town. There are open-air cinemas to look forward to, as well as lots of festivities. In July, the city hosts the annual Virgen del Carmen festival. Tourists can visit at any time of the year, and expect nightly dances at the tapa bars as well as lots of restaurants to choose from. In the winter, the crowds triple so travelers are advised to book a Rincon de la Victoria hotel several months in advance.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Though Rincon is steeped in history, there are modern escapes that provide entertainment to locals and tourists alike. The Rincon de la Victoria Centro Comercial has high-tech cinemas as well as excellent shops. Tourists should visit the stretch of the beach and choose among jogging, cycling, and tanning activities. The shrine of the Virgin del Carmen is part of a popular walk by the seafront. There are concerts held and an art gallery within the Casa Fuerte. After exploring the town, tourists can choose among popular resorts such as Hotel Rincon Sol and At Home in Malaga Bed & Breakfast.