This fishing port is the second most important in the province and fishing provides its main source of income. The focal point of the town is the attractive harbour, where the day's catch is auctioned each afternoon around 5 PM on the fish market. The fishers supply the many seafood restaurants which line the promenade and in the summer display a wonderful array of fish and shellfish.

Garrucha is also called the "city of prawns" : half of the fishing revenues are coming from the famous red prawns.

Garrucha is located between the beaches of historic Mojacar and the next town of Vera.
The origin of the town dates back to the 16th century, when it was founded by a group of fishers, who protected themselves from pirate attacks by constructing a tower.

The promenade (Paseo Maritimo) runs the length of the town and is a peaceful oasis for locals and visitors, where they can relax and walk amongst the palm trees.

The beaches in Garrucha offer many kilometres of wide unspoilt access passing Vera beach up to the quiet traditional village harbour of Villaricos in the North and to the beach of Mojacar in the South.