The route between Tarifa (Cost de la Luz, Spain) and the buzzing city of Tangier Ville (Morocco) is the recommended route for travellers. Frequent ferries also connect nearby Algeciras with Ceuta (Spanish enclave in North Africa) and Tangier MED which is the out-of-town port better suited for those driving south in Morocco. These hourly ferry crossings can be taken as an individual ticketed passenger or as part of a guided day tour or overnight excursions.
Benahavis attracts a vast number of tourists during the summer season due to its beauty and close proximity to Marbella, Puerto Banus and Málaga.The town has a deep history dating back to the Moorish era and some of the old arquitecture is still visible to this day.
Located next to the popular Marbella and Puerto Banús, San Pedro offers a more authentic option for those who want to integrate into Spanish culture a bit more during their holiday. Surrounded by golf courses, the beach and close to towns such as Ronda, it is no surprise that San Pedro has always been a popular summer resort.
Estepona is a great holiday destination, close to the popular resorts of Marbella, Puerto Banus and Sotogrande, but with its own traditional Spanish personality and charm. There is an abundance of villas in Estepona, dotted around the town in local urbanisations on the beachfront and in the mountains behind.
Benahavis attracts a vast number of tourists during the summer season due to its beauty and close proximity to Marbella, Puerto Banus and Málaga.The town has a deep history dating back to the Moorish era and some of the old architecture is still visible to this day.
The city of Granada has some of the most beautiful and atmospheric apartments in Andalucia. The type of apartment you end up with often depends on what area of the city you are staying in, as the architecture and type of accommodation varies between neighbourhoods. Most apartments offer spectacular views across the city, to the Alhambra or the Albaicin.
In addition to the many hotels, Carboneras also has an abundance of self-catering accommodation available both in town and on the beach. Apartments and villas come at reasonable prices and often offer direct access to the wonderful beaches and sea views from their terraces.
In addition to the many hotels, Carboneras also has an abundance of self-catering accommodation available both in town and on the beach. Apartments and villas come at reasonable prices and often offer direct access to the wonderful beaches and sea views from their terraces.
Novo Sancti Petri is packed with accommodation opportunities. As well as hotels, it is also home to many villas and holiday homes providing quality self-catering opportunities for the thousands of tourists that descend upon the resort in the summer season. Villas can give you ultimate exclusivity and privacy and can be great value for money, especially for families or large groups of people.
Novo Sancti Petri is packed with accommodation opportunities. As well as the wide variety of hotels on offer, it is also home to many aparthotels and apartment buildings providing self-catering accommodation for anyone who prefers a bit more independence during their holiday. The apartments are often located in resort-style complexes which provide all imaginable facilities - swimming pools, childrens play areas etc.
Like many coastal towns, Zahara has a good selection of self-catering apartments and villas available for those who prefer self-catering accommodation over a hotel. Many of the apartments are situated on or very close to the beach, giving delightful views across the Mediterranean and the surrounding scenery. There are also some beautiful villas in and just outside of the town offering high quality accommodation options.
What was once a small fishing village, known simply as Sancti Petri, has now developed into one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Costa de la Luz. It is important to distinguish between the town of Sancti Petri, and the newer urbanisation of Novo Sancti Petri, just to the south. Both have an abundance of hotels and other accommodation options, including self-catering apartments and villas.
In Zahara de los Atunes, there is an abundance of accommodation options, ranging from self-catering villas and apartments to hotels and hostels. The vast majority of hotels in Zahara have direct access to the beach and views to the sea. There is everything from budget hostels to big, resort style hotels and smaller, boutique hotels, suiting everyone´s needs.
If you're looking for basic, central accommodation in Torremolinos, there is an increasing number of welcoming hostals in the town, especially in Calle del Peligro, which is just a short stroll from the Bajondillo beach. Some of them even have a sea view.
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.
One of the more famous coastal towns on the Costa Almería, Garrucha is well-known as being the residence of many economically and socially high-standing people in Spain. It is also known for its amazing gastronomy, with fresh ingredients and seafood coming straight from the Mediterranean waters.
Vera, like many other towns on the Costa Almería, is split into two: Vera Pueblo (town) and Vera Playa (beach). Accommodation can be found in both, as Vera is a fantastic tourist destination all year round. Vera Playa has some of the most wonderful beaches on the Costa Almeria and, as a result, has some fantastic hotels (listed below).
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.
