Located just off the main coast road between Almeria and Malaga where the N325 turns inland for Granada, Motril is the largest town on the Costa Tropical with over 50,000 residents. Motril is not an exclusive area and can cater for all accommodation requirements from hotels and apartments to hostals with views to the mountains in Sierra Nevada or out to sea across the Mediterranean.
Cuevas del Almanzora is a town known for the caves that can be found there and for the river that runs through it. Located just away from the coast on the Costa Almería, it benefits from both cultural tourism and ´sun and beach´ tourism. The beach towns of Villaricos and Vera are not far at all, and the arahceological sites and famous caves are also just around the corner.
Carboneras is an advantageous position due to its close proximity to both the beach and the Nature Park of Cabo de Gata-Níjar. There are a number of hostals (Spanish guesthouses, often family-run) that provide a cheaper alternative to the hotels in the area.
Carboneras is a very popular tourist destination and keeps growing in popularity due to its close proximity to both the beach and the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Nature Reserve. Its beaches are very well-known, especially as one of them was the setting for the film Lawrence of Arabia.
Almuñecar is one of the most popular destinations on the sublime Costa Tropical and for good reason. You can find many hotels and apartments right on the beach, or alternatively you can venture more inland and enjoy mountainous views to get a feel for rural Andalucia.
The hostals in Spain are more like guest houses, not hostels. They are perfect for anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay at a cheap price, including travellers or holidaymakers alike. Hostals in Torre Del Mar provide a cheaper alternative - smaller hotels with more of a ´homely´ feel to them.
Torre del Mar is a resort town located on the Costa del Sol, between Málaga and Nerja. It has no shortage when it comes to hotels and accommodation. The town has a wide selection of places to stay ranging from larger, resort-style hotels offering all inclusive packages, to smaller, cheap hotels and hostals with more of a ´homely´ feel to them.
San Pedro offers a variety of hostals (Spanish Guesthouses) both in the centre of town and on the outskirts and all come at a reasonable price. These are perfect for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on a hotel or for those who are just passing through the area. They all provide comfortable and clean accommodation at a cheaper price.
San Pedro lies in a great position, just a short drive away from the well-known Marbella and the luxurious Puerto Banús, surrounded by the luxury golf courses of Malaga. It has a fantastic beach with an inviting promenade, accompanied by some quality restaurants giving great sea views.
Known for its excellent gastronomy and wide range of high-quality restaurants, as well as its grand selection of quality golf courses, unsurprisingly Benahavis attracts a vast number of tourists during the high season.The town has a deep history dating back to the Moorish era and some of the old arquitecture is still visible to this day.
The Caminito del Rey is a cliff-side path hanging 100m above the waters of the river Guadalhorce reservoir, as it runs through the famous beauty spot; El Chorro Gorge, near the villages of El Chorro in Alora and, Ardales, about 25 km inland from Malaga city.
Sandwiched between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Gador, Filabres and Alhamilla is one of the most dramatic landscapes in Spain, the desolate Desierto de Tabernas. The only semi-desert in Europe; there is a surreal, lunar quality about its wierdly eroded ravines, dry river beds and barren slopes apparently devoid of vegetation, bleached by the sun and occasionally singed with ochre hues.
As popular for its historic and cultural heritage as for its beautiful beaches, Sanlúcar experiences a huge influx of tourism all year round, especially during the summer period. To accommodate these people, there are a number of hotels in the town and on the beach, ranging from luxury, resort-style hotels with swimming pools and access to the beach, to smaller hotels with a bit more character.
Filled with important and fascinating historical attractions, Almeria is the capital of Andalucia's most easterly province of the same name. The Alcazaba of Almería, a huge attraction, is the second largest among the Muslim fortresses of Andalusia, after the Alhambra of Granada. Rentals are usually located near the winding streets that just beg to be explored. Below are a few rentals we could suggest.
Renting apartments in Cordoba could not be easier as there are a large range of apartments available to visitors for all budgets and needs. Most will be situated near the the City's main attractions and would therefore be perfect for a city break.
Welcome to Holy Week Explained—your guide to the unforgettable Semana Santa processions in Andalucía. Like a live street theatre, these powerful displays blend art, faith, and emotion. With a deeper understanding, it becomes a truly moving experience.
Glossary of Holy Week terms. Know your capa, capirote and capuz, from your pasos and penitentes.
The Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche natural park encompasses 184,000 hectares, an impressive 90% of it covered by woodland of mainly Mediterranean oak. The landscape is full of contrasts, with gently rolling hills and wooded valleys gradually giving way to dramatic rocky outcrops on high peaks.
On this page you can find useful links to information about what to bring with you, and how to bring it, as well as timing suggestions, important practical, administrative and legal issues to consider about moving to Spain.
The Parador de Nerja is a family beach hotel. This is a modern establishment with 98 comfortable rooms, most of whose ample balconies look out to sea, lovely lawns along the clifftop, and an outdoor swimming pool for the summer visitors who come to enjoy the eastern Costa del Sol.
