Salobreña. The Costa Tropical

Sun, blue skies, sea, mighty mountains - the Sierra Nevada at your fingertips, tropical vegetation is the landscape of the Costa Tropical in the province of Granada in Spanish Andalusia. If you add to this a hill that drops almost into the sea, studded with white houses with a Moorish castle on top, then Salobreña.

Salobreña is a small town of around 13,000 permanent inhabitants and is one of the most popular holiday centers on the Costa Tropical. This part of the coast is smaller, more intimate than the neighboring Costa del Sol to the west. The name Tropical Coast is meant to suggest higher temperatures throughout the year. Its excellent tropical climate, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 32 degrees, attracts tourists all year round. The seaside resort area is not large, neighboring similar districts in Motril and Almuńecar. Here you won’t find the large hotels and high-rise buildings known even from the Costa del Sol. The predominant areas are cosy two-story houses close to the beach and white terraced houses with internal patios. It is close to everywhere. A promenade runs along the coast.

Salobreña has its origins in Phoenician times. Founded as a trading colony, it was also inhabited by Romans and Arabs until it was recaptured by the Catholic Kings. Pirate attacks meant that the town was surrounded by walls and its inhabitants chose safer places in the mountains. The impressive rock is crowned by an Arab castle from the 13th century. The stone and brick walls, towers and tower dominate the whole of Salobreña. This defensive structure was built by the Romans and extended by the Arabs. At the foot of the Great Rock on which it stands, there are streets with whitewashed facades, so typical of the Muslim tradition. Another interesting building is the church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario, built on an old mosque in the 16th century. Various districts of the town, such as La Loma, La Fuente, El Brocal and Albaycín, have medieval corners. A walk through these areas will give the traveller an idea of what the town was like in the old days.

The intimate beaches of Salobreña are very well-kept and have excellent infrastructure. You will also find wilder beaches on the outskirts of the town. Salobreña also has many interesting coves. The natural bays of El Caleton or El Pargo, which can be reached on foot, offer crystal clear water and recreational opportunities such as scuba diving.

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Salobreña guided Free Tours in Spanish and English.

Invite you to a wonderful walk through the ancient Moorish castle of Salobreña and its old town where centuries ago the kings of the Alhambra themselves walked. The castle of Salobreña was in fact their place of retreat and rest, for a reason! Come and learn about the Legend of the Three Fair Princesses and The Rose of the Alhambra by Washington Irving and the beautiful local legend of the Messenger Butterfly whose outcome will surprise you.

The tour includes:

  • Moorish castle (10th century)
  • Mudejar church (16th c.)
  • Medieval vault (XVI c.)
  • A walk through the viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean in the old Nasrid quarter (Enrique Morente, Boquete de la Frascunda,…)
  • Paseo de las Flores
  • Local archaeological museum

All this accompanied by the stories and legends of each place that will make the Free Tour an enchanting experience. You will also be able to taste the flavour of sugar cane, as a small tasting of the local sugar cane liquor from the local winery Ron El Mondero is included.

Whatsapp +34 691 319 996,

e- mail: salobrenafreetour@gmail.com

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