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Various tourist boards have created a number of themed routes (called “Ruta de“ in Spanish) to help tourists explore the area with respect to a certain to area of cultural or historic interest. Some do make for a interesting and holiday and educational and largely natural drive.
Vista Real Apartments in Alcaidesa resort are in a quiet location, 10 minutes' walk from the beach and Alcaidesa Golf Course. Offering views of the Carbonera Mountains, the apartments are surrounded by gardens filled with olive, almond and orange trees.
Alcaidesa has two hotels - Aldiana, which serves the German market, and an aparthotel called VistaReal. Other hotels nearby include the NH Almenara, ASur Campo de Gibraltar, and San Roque Club.
'Stand up Paddleboarding', popularly called SUP, or surf a remo in Spanish, is an alternative to surfing which sees users stand on their board and propel themselves through the water using a paddle. The sport is usually performed in the calm sea or a lake as larger waves or strong winds make it challenging. It reached Tarifa in 2011 and became popular in other parts of Andalucía by 2015.
Tarifa´s shopping scene is as varied as the crowd who frequent the town. Classics like the indoor fish market and touristic souvenir shops are balanced with the wave of boutiques that have begun to colonise the old town to cater for the hip surfing set. The result occasionally feels like a clash, but captures the spirit of old and new which so characterizes Tarifa.
A wonderful opportunity to get close to whales, dolphins and other sea mammals, in their natural habitat in the Straits of Gibraltar. This is the area of sea where where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea meet, in the narrow space between the southermost point of Spain, and the African continent.
The waters off the coast of Andalucia are home to a large population of whales and dolphins. They are known formally as cetaceans and can be divided into two main orders: mysticeti and odontoceti, and you can see them both by joining one of the many boat expeditions offered by companies operating from various points along the Costa de la Luz, and the Costa del Sol, especially from ports of Tarifa and Gibraltar.
Every town and village in Andalucia has its own feria or fair, and it would be possible, if one had superhuman powers of endurance, to spend the whole summer following them about the region. See our section on summer fairs for exact dates.
According to the authors Amador Díaz García and Manuel Barrios Aguilera, the name Atarfe comes from the Arabic word al-taraf, meaning 'point', which in the Granada dialect would be a- tarf. This is probably in reference to the nearby Castillejo and Tajo Colorao peaks. However, other sources suggest that it originates from the Arabic word artarf, meaning 'boundary', as the boundary of the old city of Elvira was located nearby
Very suitable for beginners and high handicappers, with its open tee and green positions, the course also offers challenges for the more experienced player. The layout, designed by Aymerich Golf Management, follows the natural contours of the land situated between two rivers and the course is bordered part way by the Galería forest with its remarkable variety of indigenous trees. The greens are large with an average area of 641m2, the smallest being 450m2, and all of them generally incorporate gentle slopes.
The best funk festival in Spain takes place each year over two or three days in late July or early August. Two top bands perform each evening and the DJs play until dawn. First started in 2008, there is a large camping area in this beautiful rural location.
Marbella is famous throughout the world for its glitzy image and glamorous night life. Many of the exclusive venues are located in Puerto Banus and on the Golden Mile. many visitors who come to Marbella come to party, and there is no shortage of late night bars, music bars and night clubs and restaurants.
Explore Cádiz, the ancient port city brimming with history, culture, and sunshine. Our Things to see in Cadiz unveils the best best of this captivating city.
Almond Hill House is a magical guest house escape from the daily hustle and bustle. It's very tranquil yet near to Orgiva which has everything you need. The living areas are well equipped and the bedrooms are decorated tastefully with comfort in mind. There is a very homely and relaxed atmosphere making the characterful cortijo a lovely home away from home.
There is a bus service from Albolote to Granada City using the local bus company. There are various bus stops in Albolote.
The town's history is intertwined with the vicissitudes experienced by the Vega de Granada
region as a whole. During the Roman era, it formed part of the network of rural estates used for
agricultural production in the area, and during the Muslim era it was occupied by a peasant
population who cultivated mulberry trees for silk production.
