This blog aims to tell you more about the experiences, places, culture you will encounter with Discovery Travels.
COSTA TROPICAL: WHERE HISTORY AND HOLIDAY TIME ARE ALL YEAR ROUND
Costa Tropical, the coastal area of Granada, is among the most authentic Spanish locations that Discovery Travels can recommend. Over 300 days of sunshine every year make this place the ideal destination for a break from the Nordic winter, but not only! The sea breeze allows mild temperatures during all the year. Even the fearsome – due to the high temperatures – Spanish summers become a pleasure in Costa Tropical.
A few minutes drive from your accommodation, you will find Salobreña, called by the locals “the best kept secret of Spain”. From Salobreña, the fascinating history of Southern Spain unfolds along the river Guadalfeo: a route dotted with Moorish-style castles and gardens till reaching Granada and the Alhambra—the second most visited monument in Spain after the Sagrada Familia. From your accommodation to la Alhambra is only one hour drive, touching the history from the pre-Roman time to the XVth century.
The Genil River area, home to Granada’s Alhambra, boasts a rich history from pre-Roman times, blossoming under Zirid rule (11th century), reaching its peak during the Nasrid Emirate (13th-15th centuries) with the Alhambra’s iconic palaces (Alcazaba, Generalife), serving as the last Muslim stronghold before Christian conquest in 1492, and evolving into a Renaissance site (Charles V Palace), facing neglect, damage (Napoleonic era), and eventual Romantic revival and UNESCO World Heritage status, showcasing Moorish, Islamic, and Renaissance influences. (Source at link)
One hour drive from Salobreña, there are several possibilities for fun time.
The Sierra Nevada, mountains, with its ski centres.
Furthermore, the Alpujarra area, one of Spain’s most incredible and picturesque landscapes, with the almond trees in flower in Spring, and the rich trees full of chestnuts in Autumn, it offers the opportunity to discover the authentic flavors and precious variety of honeys, of the famous Trevélez ham, and pure water springs of Lanjarón in a still authentic Spanish enoutrage.
Family friendly for being, first of all, far from the massive tourism. One hour drive from Malaga airport, and Granada Costa Tropical is there just to be discovered: one of the most convenient destinations for a tranquil holiday with a gorgeous price.