Overview of Costa Tropical , Spain
Costa Tropical unlike its neighbour Costa del Sol is just as picturesque with beach side holiday rentals except that it is less crowded. Costa Tropical lies in what is considered ''the old Spain'' where you will find traditional little Spanish fishing villages scattered up and down the coast with the magnificent mountains as a back drop, what a beautiful picture.
La Herradura and Almunecar belongs to the province of Granada in Andalusia. This area of the Costa Tropical remains relatively unknown because of its more popular neighbours. La Herradura and Almunecar are geographically close to Africa which gives them a geography and climate unlike any other coastline in Spain. Because of its mountainous terrain a lot of the holiday homes are situated along the rugged hills or in steep valleys along the sea. Holidaymakers staying in these holiday homes have a wide choice of beaches and secluded coves to visit. Water Sports are in great demand here, as a result there is excellent tuition and equipment for rent to make your holiday that much more enjoyable. Some of the beaches you might visit are Cabria, El Pozuelo, El Toserillo, Velilla, Puerta del Mar, San Cristobal, del Muerto, and de la Herradura.
Punta de la Mona is the place to come if you are looking for the most luxurious holiday rentals on the Costa Tropical. Even though the area is rocky it has several little beaches and a marina. The Marina, Marina del Este, is home to the boating set and is a popular venue with bars, shops and top class restaurants. The holiday homes on offer here vary from large villas with private gardens to pueblo style holiday homes with a few apartments thrown in. Be assured which ever one you choose there will be a magnificent view to be enjoyed.
The jewel of the Costa Tropical has got to be Salobrena with its 10th century Moorish castle and sugar cane plantations that surround it, with its whitewashed buildings it makes a great picture along with its magnificent beaches. Located just 45 minutes from Granada, Salobrena is a great place to have your holiday home which can be used as a base to explore the rest of the region. During your stay in Salobrena visit Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Rosario, the 16th century church built on top of an old mosque. You won't have to look far for something to eat or drink as Salobrena is full of bars and restaurants with the freshest seafood and fruits on offer to tempt your taste buds. For entertainment there are concerts, plays and films available all year round and don't miss the fiesta season as it is one of the best in the area. Things to do in Costa Tropical- GranadaYou won't be short of something to do on a day out from your holiday home. There is the sandy beaches with all of the water sports you could ask for including required back up facilities. Otherwise you can relax at one of the many pavement cafés where you can eat, drink and do nothing. Water attractions are a great way to entertain the family and Granada has a number of them including Aqua Tropic and Aquaola. Why not take the ferry from Andalucia over to North Africa for something totally different. If it's night life you're after make a trip over to the Costa del Sol as they have top class restaurants and very loud karaoke bars, casinos, clubs, pubs, Spanish bars, discos, flamenco shows and if that is not enough, just venture out as there is much much more. For more high class places make a trip to Marbella's Golden Mile with its high dollar restaurants, discos and nightclubs which may have a celebrity or two on hand. |
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