Villa in Secluded Location Next to Sea (600 – 1200 euros)

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  Villa right in the natural environment without close neighbors located directly overlooking the sea along the rocky Costa Tropical coastline.  Property Details    The property is situated in a privileged location bordering the sea and has wonderful views of Salobrena and Guadalfeo River Valley. There are frequent visits of dolphins which can easily be… Read More

End of Feb

I hate to see the year fly by but at last we are at the end of February and the weather has changed at last from continuous rain to relatively pleasant and even hot with temperatures in the twenties! This is just as well as many towns along the coast of Andalucia as well as… Read More

Costa Tropical the year so far

This has been the soggiest and cloudiest of starts to the year so far as I can remember during the last eleven or so years here. While most people assumed that after the downpours over the Christmas and New Year that everything would return to normal that has not been the case. Fortunately although fairly… Read More

International Cinema Festival Granada 2010

Classic Film Festival in Granada, Retroback 2010 is due to begin in the next few days. It is an international event which also promotes the organization of different aspects in the world of culture such as exhibitions and concerts. The Classic Film Festival Granada (http://www.retroback.es/) represents a unique opportunity to appreciate the films which were the seed of the… Read More

Lobres Fiesta Feb 2010

For those on holiday here at the beginning of February there is a good excuse to explore inland towns just behind Salobrena. In this area you find Lobres and Molvizar and just beyond the interesting towns/villages of Guajar which date back to Moorish times. Lobres is celebrating one of the local fiestas in the coming… Read More

Molvizar Bugle and Drums Regional Parade

Molvízar, the small town not far inland from Salobrena will be hosting a parade of the bands featuring bugles and drums on January 31 (Sunday) Bands from throughout Andalusia are invited to this noisy event held by Molvízar Bugles and Drums. The meeting will consist of a parade through the town at 12:00 h and a step platform of… Read More

Alpujarras Cortijo (750 – 950 euros)

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This 5 bedroom cortijo (sleeps 12), with stunning views of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is located close to Orgiva in the beautiful Alpujarras and is ideal for large families or groups looking for a quiet relaxing holiday in a peaceful location.     Rental Prices (per week) 1st March – 26th March 750 euros  … Read More

Thank Goodness for Snow Cannons

Driving from Almunecar to Motril yesterday I was suprised to see how quickly the snow that covered the Sierra Nevada has disappeared over the last week. This means two things the temperatures in the mountains are warmer than usual this time of year – which is also reflected here on the Costa Tropical where temperatures… Read More

Holiday Apartment Rental Almunecar (500 – 1200 euros)

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Rental apartment in Almunecar with 2 bedrooms, situated within an small residential complex only a few mins walk from the beaches and cosmopolitan town of Almunecar (500m) with its quiet and relaxing ambience and many restaurants and tapas bars. Property Details The 1st floor apartment is accessed via a lift and has been stylishly furnished in a contemporary… Read More

The Ski Season Begins

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This weekend (5th December) the Sierra Nevada ski resort which is located on the northern side of the Sierra Nevada opened its gates to a new season. Just a week ago the mountains had not been blessed with a covering of snow and any skiing that would have been able to take place would have… Read More