The Costa Tropical is situated on the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain in the Province of Granada, between La Rabita on the east side and La Herradura on the west.  At present the area is virtually undiscovered by tourism.

 

This area of coastline is called the Costa Tropical because of the gentle winds from north Africa, the warmth of the Mediterranean's waters, and the protection afforded by the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada, provide the area with a very particular microclimate unique on the peninsular. More than 320 days of sunshine a year and 20c average annual temperature are more than convincing arguments for choosing the Costa Tropical.

 

A surprising and varied landscape awaits; wide beaches, small coves, sheer cliffs and green valleys set against majestic mountains; an exuberant plant life which alternates subtropical fruits and Iberian plants; exquisite whitewashed villages of steep streets, close by the sea.

 

For those who love movement and action, the weather here allows for a wide range of sports, almost all year round.  Thanks to the warm clear waters, the sea floor here invites one to practice diving or fishing.  On the surface, a dazzling sun encourages you to challenge the wind on a windsurf board, sailing, water ski-ing, on water bike or simply enjoying a relaxing jaunt in a paddle boat, boats and catamarans.

 

Beach volleyball, golf, tennis, squash, indoor sports, football, basketball, bike rides, trekking etc.... all these and many more are possible on the Costa Tropical.

 

One hundred and three kilometres of coast offer numerous beaches to cover all tastes.  Wide expanses with small coves; some are lively and bustling, others wild and laid back.  Even naturists have a place to relax and bathe in the warm waters.

 

Pleasant strolls amongst magnificent parks, plains or gardens where flowers and leafy plants and trees which delight the senses, all help us to find that much desired relaxation.  Equally, the exceptional natural environment and the small villages far from crowds, also offer the chance to go on pleasant excursions or enjoy nature, climbing, trekking or on horseback rides.

 

For those of you that enjoy walking in a natural environment, the Alpujarras are a short distance away.  Further along the coast towards Almeria, many of the spaghetti westerns were filmed and here there is now Mini Hollywood which has it's own cowboy village.

 

If what you really want is fun, the younger ones will enjoy the three aquaparks close by, in Almunecar, Roquetas del Mar and in Granada.  Alternatively travel on one of the fun trains riding around the beaches, streets and squares