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In Tabernas, the only desert in Europe, we can find an authentic Western Theme Park with live shows, a huge zoological reserve, aquatic zone and a large range of restaurants, educational activities and events.The place that was set for different European Western such as For a Few Dollars More, has now become a theme park where you can see representations of typical Western scenes, can can dances, even take a swim in the aquatic zone. What was the West fighting place, is used nowadays as a swimming...

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...

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...

The Monte de los Almendros  is undoubtedly the most beautiful neighbourhood of the white coastal town Salobreña and probably also of the entire Costa Tropical of Granada. The neighbourhood offers views on the sea and the close-by Sierra Nevada, which are simply breathtaking. Furthermore the sun of Southern Spain dyes the coastal plain of the Guadalfeo river in red, orange, yellow and purperl colours with every sunset. A natural spectacle that repeats itself every evening. You might...

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 travellers,You are already familiar with the tasty Spanish cuisine? Paella, Tortilla , Mariscos etc. are already familiar to you? Well, but have you tried already their breakfast? NO!? Then there is something you should definitely try during your next stay.Visit a local “panadería” and ask for “pan con tomate y jamón”. You will be served a tasty toasted baguette with tomatoe and ham on top. Sounds simple? It is. But often the simple things are the best and when it comes to ...

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,Have you ever wondered about doing it like many birds and flying in the winter to the South? Well, at least I would love to give you some great reasons why you may do exactly that.The Costa Tropical’s nature is flurishing in the “winter” months and in spring. Migratory birds from all across Europe come and spend the winter months here or in close-by Africa. They are attracted by the very mild climate of the region with temperatures between 12 – 17 degrees during the day, as well...

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...

Granada.jpg 35.44 KBWould you like to discover one of the most beautiful cities in Spain? It is only one hour drive. Do not hesitate to spend one of your holiday days visiting Granada. You won’t regret it!Granada is well known for the Alhambra, but it is not its unique wonder. Granada has beautiful and charming corners where you will want the time to stop, so don’t worry if you couldn’t buy tickets for the Alhambra; you still can have an unforgettable day!So here you have some ideas of what...