Apartments in La Herradura

Apartments in La Herradura, the final town on the Costa Tropical provide and excellent base from which to explore the southern coast of Andalusia between Malaga and the Costa Topical. Already connected to Malaga and the international airport by the new coastal motorway (and at the time of writing the only town on the Costa Tropical… Read More

Costa Tropical New Connection to Granada Open

In typical Spanish style it was announced yesterday that the final link in the new motorway being built from the Costa Tropical to the exisiting motorway whih abruptly stops south of Granada and about 15km from the coast would be opened this afternoon. Many promises have previously been made about opening dates but at last… Read More

La Herradura Villa Rentals

La Herradura Villas

  Tip – La Herradura villa rentals provide an opportunity to find a special quiet location here on the Costa Tropical often surrounded by tropical plants and gardens as well as a private swimming pool. In addition there is a definate trend this year for families grouping together and finding villa rentals in La Herradura… Read More

Holiday Villa Rentals Costa Tropical – Tips

While the UK was quite windy and cool this weekend, here holiday villa rentals on Costa Tropical provide an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities even in May. With temperatures consistantly in the mid twenties and even higher at the end of April, when we had a bit of a heatwave, you can not only spend… Read More

Rentals in Almunecar

Rentals in Almunecar – what’s on in June. The fiesta season here in Almunecar on the south coast of Spain has already started with the Cruces de Mayo and the coming month of June will be one of the best times of the year to be here as mid-summer’s day arrives. Although the weather has… Read More

Rentals Costa Tropical – Swine Flu in Spain

For those considering rentals on the Costa Tropical, Spain as far as I am aware there still have not been an reported cases of swine flu in this area. Both the UK and Spain have reported over a hundred confirmed cases but the threat of a global pandemic seems to be less probable than the experts… Read More

Costa Tropical, Spain

The Costa Tropical, Spain can be a bit of a suprise to some visitors, particularly those who have been to Spain many times before but without visiting this area. Our expectations are all influenced by our experiences together with what we are fed by television with its rich visuals and highly produced content. Therefore the… Read More

Andalucia News -

City council to end the botellon in Motril and relocate it after residents complain – The botellon is a gathering of youths who then basically get drunk and like to race. Motril is really the only area on the coast that attracts these groups and although they do no doubt need somewhere to congregate on… Read More

Costa Tropical Apartments

Apartments along the beach in Almunecar Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical apartments in certain locations can be very sought after both by Spanish and foreigners. The Spanish and Northern Europeans are usually attracted to the same general locations although with some subtle differences. Visitors and Spanish alike will usually have as their first choice an apartment on the beach for ease of access to… Read More

Apartment Rentals in Salobrena

Salobrena Castle from the North Looking South to the Sea

Apartment rentals in Salobrena (written as Salobreña by Spanish) have several advantages over either the traditional town houses or villa rentals in Salobrena. One of the main advantages is access to the town and its restaurants, bars and entertainment. As it typical along the coast in Salobrena villas tend to be outside of the town… Read More