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The oldest
municipality
on the
Tropical coast
is
Almunecar
where 3,000
years ago the
Phoenicians
landed,
attracted by
the mild
climate and
abundant
fishing found
here. Later,
Romans and
Arabs would
settle here
for centuries,
all leaving
traces of
their cultures
in the towns.
Almunecar is
just 72km from
Granada
and 75km from
Malaga.
Almunecar is
known as the
capital of the
Tropical Coast
and offers the
holiday maker
well cared for
facilities and
an outstanding
service. There
is a good
hotel
infrastructure
with
apartments and
hotels with a
family
atmosphere.
There are also
many new
developments
taking place.
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The
Tropical
Coast
extends
along
a
shoreline
of
beautiful
beaches
and
pristine
coves.
Situated
between
the
Costa
del
Sol
and
the
Almeria
coast,
these
lands
in the
province
of
Granada
are
bathed
by the
warm
waters
of the
Mediterranean,
offering
the
visitor
a
unique
sub-tropical
climate.
The
average
temperature
is 20
degrees
and
there
are
320
days
of
sunshine
a
year.
This
climate
has
enabled
the
area
to
develop
a
profitable
fruit
industry.
The
area
is
dotted
with
wonderful
towns
and
villages
and
the
coast
offers
all
manner
of
water
activities.
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The Tropical
Coast also has
a wealth of
history to
offer the
visitor and
far from being
overcrowded,
this area
continues to
be an ongoing
discovery.
Dotted along
the coast are
towers and
fortresses
that once
served as
watch posts
during the
Arab
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Beaches
Almunecar has
several high
quality
beaches
including
Cabria Beach,
Galera Beach,
gentle with
dark sand,
Tesorillo
Beach, small
and surrounded
by rocks,
Velilla Beach,
long and
protected from
westerly winds
and very
popular in
summer is the
San Cristobal
Beach with
numerous
restaurants
and beach
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Historic
attractions
The most
important
structure in
Almunecar is
the
Castle of
San Miguel
that has
recently
undergone
extensive
restoration.
The castle
also houses a
museum
display. The
Necropolis
de Puente de
Noy
dates from the
7th century
and the two
Roman
Aqueducts
date from the
1st and 2nd
centuries.
| The town also offers several important churches, museums and wonderful squares in which to rest. Close to the castle is the bird park and just behind this are the impressive remains of the Roman fish factory that still preserves its original layout.
Whilst still relatively undeveloped, Almunecar is a wonderful place to visit and you should find it both interesting and relaxing. |
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From Almunecar follow the coast to Velilla where you will find excellent beaches and an imposing watchtower that once stood guard and warned of the arrival of Arab ships in ancient times. From here follow the N340 highway to Salobrina to find isolated coves that are almost deserted all year round. its tiny white houses erupt over a rocky outcrop crowned by an ancient Arab castle. From Salobrina head inland slightly to Motril, the second most important city in the province of Granada. It has 20km of coastline encompassing seven beaches to suit all tastes. |
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