Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical

A privileged strip of coast, that counts with best conditions and atractions to enjoy excellent vacations

The Costa Tropical situated between the Costa del Sol and the Costa de Almeria, is a privileged strip of coast, that counts with best conditions and atractions to enjoy excellent vacations. Her mediterranean location, the closeup to the north of Africa and the Sierra Nevada, causes this stip of coast to have a subtropical climate, with 320 days of sun per year and a average temparature of 20 degrees C. Under this tropical conditions you will see here many tropical fruits.

The main cities here on the Costa Tropical are Motril, Salobrena, Motril and La Herradura.

The terrain varies from mountainous to beautiful beaches, many of which are deserted by most people. The rugged coastline holds many secret coves and once found provide a peaceful point to relax and enjoy the ocean views.

Almuñecar (80km from Málaga and 90km from Granada) has made every attempt to preserve its Andalusian character and boasts ruins from the Phoenician, Roman and Moorish periods. Other historical landmarks include the two-level Roman aqueduct and the remains of a Phoenician necropolis. For flora and fauna, Almuñecar's Loro Sexi bird park is home to more than 1500 birds representing 120 international species and the Parque del Majuelo houses Europe's largest collection of sub-tropical plants with more than 400 species. The beaches, the promenade behind them with its palm-roofed bars and restaurants, the old part of town and the generally relaxed atmosphere of Almuñecar has made it not just a popular holiday destination, but also a firm favourite for residential tourism.

The influx of tourists and foreign can partly be held responsible to the range of watersports and acitivities including, scuba diving, sailing, water skiing and wind surfing. For visitors who prefer to stay on dry land horse riding, climbing, abseiling and golf provide a welcome alternative.

Granada (which also has an international airport), is an ancient city steeped in history and culture. The incredible Alhambra Palace, built by the Moors, is the "ruby set above" the city with the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains completing the canvas behind. Home to Europe's southernmost ski resort, the Sierra Nevadaoffers great skiing late into the season and, during the summer months, the resort is a haven for outdoor sporting enthusiasts. The inland region around Granada with the cave dwellers of Guadix, the impressive Calahora Castle and the Alpujarras, is another world just waiting to be discovered.

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