Costa Tropical, being less well known than its more popular neighbour, the Costa del Sol, is no disadvantage for Granada's coastline with its subtropical climate. Its beach resorts still retain a Spanish character and it boasts some spectacular cliffs, interspersed with secluded coves and sandy beaches, particularly in the protected coastal zone of Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Area, which it shares with Malaga province.
Almuñécar is the resort with the most attractive beaches. The rocky outcrops that divide the beaches have been designated a protected area, the Peñónes de San Cristóbal Natural Monument. Near Almuñécar is La Herradura, a popular watersports resort set in a secluded bay. The coastal town enjoying the most spectacular location is Salobreña, with a Moorish castle and the town's whitewashed houses atop an imposing pinnacle protruding above sugar cane plantations and overlooking the sea.
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Almuñécar |
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Increasingly popular among foreign residents. An attractive costal resort town that is particularly popular in the summer with Spanish holiday makers.
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La Herradura |
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This village is home to some beautiful beaches.
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Enjoying a beautiful setting, this pretty village overlooks a horseshoe-shaped bay.
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Jete |
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Ítrabo has kept its local traditions over the years and is now a popular destination for rural tourism.
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Jete is an ideal destination for rural tourism enthusiasts and hikers, as well as being close to the Costa Tropical.
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Motril |
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Molvízar is a typically Andaluz village which has managed to maintain it's Morisco heritage.
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Motril is the largest town on the Costa Tropical with 50,000 inhabitants.
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| Otívar | |
Polopos |
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Otívar has something for everyone - the beach, a beautiful natural environment and a charming village centre.
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Polopos is ideal for those who want to enjoy the beach as well as rural tourism.
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Vélez de Benaudalla |
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The jewel of the Costa Tropical Salobrena is a whitewashed township clinging to a huge lump of rock.
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Vélez de Benaudalla is a popular destination for climbers and nature lovers alike.
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Parks
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Peñónes de San Cristóbal |
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This is a unique stretch of near-virgin coastline in Malaga, which runs for 12km east of Nerja to La Herradura.
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In the foothills of the Sierra Almijara on Granada's Costa Tropical is the seaside resort of Almuñécar.
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