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The sugar refinery Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Motril This sugar refinery is considered as the best example of the XIX century industrial engeneer, because it is the greatest exponent of industrialization in the Guadalfeo valley, an area which has the most concentration of manufacturing and steam engines of Europe. This factory is located in the meadow of Motril- Salobreña and it is the symbol of the historical refinery in Motril and of the whole Costa Tropical. Nowadays it is located...

Lunch and dinner time in Spain: why Spaniards eat so late?Usually in the Centre and North European countries, their citizens have the lunch around 12 in the noon and the dinner between 5 and 7 pm. This fact doesn’t happen in Spain. The lunch takes place between 2-3:30 pm and the dinner between 9-10 pm, even much later during the summer. Why does it happen in Spain and in the rest of the European countries don’t? Until 1942 Spain had the Greenwich Mean Time, but since then Spain changed...

Aufnahme von Exodus und Game of Thrones im Standort El Chorrillo in AlmeríaUngefähr 25 Kilometer von Almería neben der Wüste von Tabernas, liegt der Standort El Chorrillo, die Ihnen vieleicht an Szenarien von Exodus oder Game of Throneserinnern kann. Wenn Sie vieleicht Games of Thrones gesehen haben, errinern Sie sich vieleicht an der Stadt von den Dothrakis.Dieses Szenario besteht aus einen Dorf mit Lehmhäuser, mit viele Gassen wo sich die Szenen befinden, in der schauspieler wie Jorah...

The Spectacular Spanish Easter: a brief explanation about this wonderful celebration The Easter is one of the most important spring celebrations in Spain. It remembers the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. It has a special way to be dramatized in Spain. It usually starts on the Palm Sunday, but other cities like Sevilla starts a couple of days before. It consists of a procession set up by guide cross, flanked by lanterns and followed by rows of Nazarenes or penitents with candles. Behind...

La playa de Mónsul, quizás, la playa más famosa del Cabo de Gata en Almería, gracias haber sido escenario de numerosas películas, videoclips y anuncios (Lawence de Arabia, En busca del arca perdida, el Hombre que perdió su sombre, videoclips del cantante David Bisbal). Su forma singular debido a restos de formación volcánica la hacen única.Está compuesta de arena fina grisácea que hace muy placentero su acceso y disfrute.  Está dominada por dunas y en el centro tiene una lengua de...

Málaga Airport:     1 hour drive   (98km)Granada Airport:   50 minutes   (80km)The Costa Tropical with its unique coastal towns Salobreña, Almuñecar and La Herradura is well commuted and easily accessible via modern highways with low traffic.The A7 highway in the West (Málaga) follows the romantic coastline of the Costa del Sol, which is first flat, but then more and more mountainous torwards the more unspoiled and natural Costa Tropical. Plenty popular tourist ressorts...

Dear fellow traveler,I hope you are ready for exploration, because Andalusia has so many incdredible places to see, smell and feel. The historic city centre of Málaga with its cosy alleys is just one of them!You should definitely not miss out on this beautiful city with its mundane seafront. It is located within just an one hour drive from the Costa Tropical (Granada). Málaga is also where the major regional airport “Aeropuerto de Málaga” is located.Spending several hours or even a whole day...

Dear guests, Once more we would like to dive into Spanish language with you. We would love to extend your vocabulary knowledge, since you are probably about to visit sunny Andalusia in the near future. We all have had that moment when you meet a cleaning lady, pool guy or gardener and do not know how to communicate with them. Well, here are some very helpful words and phrases for you in order to do it better next time!     pool-guz.png 60.71 KBPool - Piscinala piscina - swimming pool¿Está...

Dear fellow sun fancier, One of the main reasons to leave the often crowded Costa del Sol (Provicne of Málaga) is the unspoilt environment and the more relaxed authentic Andalusian atmosphere of the Costa Tropical (Province of Granada). You can enjoy pure relaxation at one of the cosy beach restaurants (called "chiringuitos") and enjoy an ice-cold drink (here our photographer Johannes enjoys a Mojito). In particular La Herradura stands out with its charming little city center, which is surrounded...

Dear Guest, We are looking forward to your arrival at the sunny Costa Tropical! Please have a look at the following list of supermarkets and categories:          SHOPPING CENTRE Avenida Salobreña s/n, 18600 Motril 15 Minutes to the "Monte de los Almendros" neighbourhood   OPENED: Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 22:00 - PARKING: good  - PRICES: regular SELECTION: mostly no name products - ORGANIC PRODUCTS: good selection - BAKERY: good selection FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:...

Pictures of the Sports Centre lpZs0hkw_400x400-1.jpg 15.5 KB  145.jpg 54.46 KBupmotril-instalaciones-zonafuncional.jpg 51.71 KB22-UP-MOTRIL-768x474.jpg 48.91 KB   Website http://www.upmotril.com/   Opening times Monday - Friday: 7:00 - 23:00 Saturday: 9:00 - 21:00 Sunday: 9:00 - 15:00   Location Street: Calle Bruselas 5 - 6 City: 18600 Motril 640x400.png 53.29 KB6 minutes drive from Salobreña centre            Price 10€...

 Castillo-Salobreña-10-de-1-1024x888.jpg 174.55 KBWould you like to enjoy really stunning views? Then go to visit the Castle of Salobreña, only 5kms from most of our villas. Please, find below all the details you will need. Hope you enjoy it. Do not hesitate to share your pictures with us! Schedule15 June – 31 August: Mornings: 10 am. to 1.30 pm. Evenings: 5.30 pm. to 8 pm. 1 September – Last Saturday in October: Mornings: 10 am. to 2 pm. Evenings: 5 pm. to 7.30 pm. Last Sunday in...