Tropical coasts in the Mediterranean
Those travelers seeking the tropics and sunshine, crystal clear water funds and natural sites more interesting and well preserved, are a perfect choice to which to direct his steps: the town of Almunecar, a reference in the call Coast Tourist Costa Tropical or Granada Andalusia. This town is located about 84 kilometers south of Granada city and is the main tourist resort of the entire area from the end of the Costa del Sol, Malaga, until the beginning of the Costa Almeria. Almunecar is situated in the western part of this area, bordering Granada and other towns of Salobreña, Otivar, Jete e Itrabo. Besides Almunecar itself, are two more stocks that make up the town: La Herradura and Velilla-Tamaray.
The name of Costa Tropical, very successful on the other hand, was given to this area by the exceptional climate enjoyed. This fertile strip of land is tempered the intense heat that plagues other similar areas by the majestic presence of the mountains in Granada, that while providing air cooling from the melt water to irrigation in the area. The sun shines in this spot for more hours than anywhere else in Europe, a fact, and the presence of endless miles of beaches, Almunecar have made a reference to international tourists who come to our country.
Almunecar beaches offer all lovers of sun and sea and large areas where you can enjoy relaxation and seabed. Many of them are rock and sand beaches, while others are made of stones only, which makes them seasoned traveler size rubber slippers to enter its waters. There are also beaches with fine sand and, above all, miles of tropical waters where they can fully enjoy the diving and snorkeling.
The proximity of Almunecar in relation to other municipalities, such as capital or the wonderful Salobrena Granada, makes it an ideal spot for hiking and cultural trips. But in the same town we can find genuine cultural wonders, including the historical old town, not forgetting the nearby parks and natural monuments. In addition, the splendid local cuisine, vibrant nightlife, friendliness and charm of sexitanos (curious adjective derived from the Roman name for the town, Sexi) and very lively calendar of festivals (in which we must mention the famous Festival Jazz en la Costa) Almunecar make one of the most special places in the Mediterranean. In short, a magical destination to discover or revisit.
