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
Snow Arrives Just In Time
With the first weekend of December and the imminent start to the ski season upon us many in the ski resort will breathe a sigh of relief as the last few days have deposited sufficient snow up on the mountains to attract plenty of skiers for the first weekend of the ski season – which… Read More
Salobrena & Skiing in the Sierra Nevadas
With the original date for closure of the Sierra Nevada ski resort being extended from the end of April until 17th May these really are the last few days in which to buckle up the ski boots and have another ski. This year the ski season has been longer than any previous year and on… Read More
Sierra Nevada – Skiing Conditions
Salobrena and the Sierra Nevada with snow. By way of follow up to the post at the weekend regarding the discounts for lift passes in the Sierra Nevada ski resort. Unlike the Costa Tropical where the weather has been pretty good over the weekend – a little breezy but nothing too strong and a little… Read More
Costa Tropical Accommodation – End of the Ski Season
With Easter (Semana Santa) now over the nearby ski resort (Sol y Nieve) just an hour’s drive from many rental villas in Salobrena, Costa Tropical is getting ready for the last few keen visitors this year. Tomorrow (20th April) spring officially arrives on the Sierra Nevada (about a month later than on the Costa Tropical)… Read More
There's more up there than just snow!
Anyone staying in Almunecar for the first time last winter may have thought that the snow capped mountains behind the town are the Sierra Nevada but this is not the case. The mountains behind Almunecar did receive an unusual amount of snow and this snow did not melt away quickly possibly causing confusion amongst visitors enjoying… Read More
Costa Tropical Holidays Whatever Time of Year
Your holidays on the Costa Tropical do not have to stop at the end of August, because with the Costa Tropical’s excellent climate and the wide range of activities to keep you occupied it is the best holiday destination in Europe for anyone looking for winter sun, snow or interesting places to visit. When considering a… Read More
