Agua Amarga has a long history of fishing, with local fisherman landing their catches most mornings on the beach, when fish can be bought directly from their boats. Visitors may fish themselves in and around the rocks enclosing Agua Amarga beach, for dorada, sea bass, pulpo (octopus), tuna and many more species. During the summer months swordfish can be easily found. Fishing is available to everyone, with most marinas in the area offering all the facilities required.
Please be aware that licenses are required before taking part in fishing however these are easily available. For salt water fishing you will need to visit the Delegación Provincial de la Conserjeria de Agricultura y Pesca and for fresh water fishing the Delegación Agencia Medio Ambiente (AMA). Offices for both can be found in the main provincial cities, including Almería. Licenses are also available from branches of the Caja Mar bank. You will need your passport for identification purposes.
An excellent guide book entitled ‘Sports Fishing’, published by Turismon Andaluz is available from Tourist Offices.
Further away in Adra (west of Almería, an hour-and-a-half in the car from Agua Amarga) you will find a picturesque fishing harbour and small town dating back to the 8th century, offering daily fish auctions at dawn and a multitude of seafood restaurants. The town also boasts the World Coast Fishing Championships, which take place every summer.
