The municipality of Roquetas de Mar lies in the province of Almería, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 111,240 people, over about 61.0 km².
With about 1,824 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 21 municipalities in the province of Almería with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 2 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 27 km south-west of Almería, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 160 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Almería (16 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in the province of Almería.