The Alpujarra
The Alpujarra Also known as Las Alpujarras. This area of mountain villages, located between the highest mountains in Spain and the Mediterranean Sea, is famous for its unique mini-ecology.
Mini Hollywood
Mini Hollywood The location of filming of many of the 1960’s Spaghetti Western movies, including A Fistful of Dollars, The Magnificent Seven and The Good, The Bad & The
Swimming with Dolphins
Swimming with Dolphins Dolphins abound in the waters of the Costa Tropical and seem to enjoy putting on impromptu acrobatic displays for people on the shore. They frequently swim
Paint Your Own Ceramics
Paint Your Own Ceramics Granada is famous for its distinctive blue and green ceramics; and now you can try your own hand at this ancient craft when you visit
Granada’s Best-Kept Secret Mirador
Granada’s Best-Kept Secret Mirador Hundreds of visitors flock to the Mirador San Nicolas every day for the spectacular panoramic view if offers of the Alhambra, Granada city, and the
Granada Science Park
Granada Science Park & Interactive Museum Even if you have no interest in science, you’ll thoroughly enjoy a visit to the Granada Science Museum. In fact it is more
The Arab Baths
The Arab Baths This Arab bathhouse, known as El Banuelo, is older than the Alhambra. The baths were built in the 11th century beside the Bridge of Cadi, on
The Mirador de San Nicolás
The Mirador de San Nicolás No visit to Granada would be complete without a trip to this beautiful spot in the Albaicin with its stunning panoramic view of the
Alhama de Granada Hot Springs
Alhama de Granada Hot Springs For hundreds of years the mineral-rich thermal springs at Alhama have been credited with possessing revitalizing and therapeutic properties, and in particular are believed
The Crystal Caves of Nerja
The Crystal Caves of Nerja The Caves of Nerja are a rocky formation of crystalline dolomites dating back more than 250,000 years. Technically just outside the boundaries of Granada,
El Sacromonte
El Sacromonte This is the gitano, or Gypsy quarter of Granada, and the home of flamenco in this province. There are a number of famous flamenco Tablaos here (places
Loro Sexi Exotic Bird Park
Loro Sexi Exotic Bird Park The Loro Sexi bird park (“Sexi” was the original name of Almuñecar!) has a fascinating collection of tropical birds on display, including peacocks, parrots,
Aquatropic
Aquatropic Aquatropic is situated right on Velilla Beach, just a short stroll from Almuñecar town centre, on the Costa Tropical. The park is quite large (18,000 square metres) and
The Albaicín
The Albaicín Occupying a hill opposite the Alhambra, this ancient Moorish neighborhood is a mix of dilapidated white houses and immaculate carmenes (private villas in their own grounds, enclosed by high
The Alhambra & Generalife
The Alhambra & Generalife The Alhambra – the most popular tourist attraction in Spain, and the second most visited site in all of Europe – is a palace and
Rich and Colourful History
Rich and Colourful History The history of the region is every bit as rich and colourful as its natural features. It was here, in Granada, that Christopher Columbus persuaded
Things to see and do in Granada and the Costa Tropical
Things to see and do in Granada and the Costa Tropical There are so many interesting things to see in Granada and the Costa Tropical that it is difficult
The best beaches
Best beaches in the Costa Tropical The Costa Tropical has 28 kilometres (18 miles) of beaches. The mountains run right down to the sea in this area, creating a
Up, up and away…
Up, up and away… The flying is good almost all year round on the Costa Tropical, thanks to the prevailing sunshine, calm weather, clear skies and virtual non-existence of
Scuba Diving on the Costa Tropical
The Costa Tropical, nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada peaks, is an absolute sensory delight. Its pristine shores and hidden coves offer a plethora of water