Salobrena Holidays

Salobrena castle at night

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Salobrena on the Costa Tropical is a pretty Spanish town on the coast south of Granada. Described by some as the jewel in the crown of the Costa Tropical and by others as one of the Costa del Sol’s best kept secrets, Salobrena may not be as well know as some of the other destinations on the Costa Tropical or further along the coast such as Nerja but it is an excellent choice for a traditional Spanish seaside holiday.

The distinctive appearance of Salobrena with its ancient castle sitting atop a huge rock which rises out of flat fields of sugar cane attracts many passing visitors every year who are intrigued by its unique appearance. Salobrena has a rich history, the castle formed part of a Moorish strong hold in the 10th Centuary and was the winter palace of the Kings of the Alhambra while the area was occupied by Arab invaders during several hundred years until the Christians recaptured the town in 1489. From the castle, which there are stunning views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean, the surrounding fields of sugarcane and in the winter you can see snow on the Sierra Nevada mountain range near Granada city. The best way to reach the castle is on foot. The old town of Salonbrena, with its winding narrow streets, cascades down the eastern side of the rocky outcrop on which the castle sits.

Salobrena is not as sophisticated or glamorous as the well known areas of the Costa del Sol and you will probably be disappointed if you are looking for lots of overpriced restaurants and bars or crowds of package holiday makers or a destination for a wild stag or hen party. What Salobrena offers is an environment where you can relax and enjoy a more Spanish way of life. Each year it attracts more people who are looking for quieter beaches in the summer and during the other months of the year those who like walking and nature and want to enjoy the natural beauty of this rugged and mountainous coastline with its unique sub-tropical micro climate which provides warm winter temperatures.

In the village it is still normal to receive small plates of local dishes – “tapas” when you order something to drink, once common in much of southern Spain it has now become more unusual to receive these free snacks – which can vary from something basic such as olives to a local potato and lamb stew or fried baby squid.