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PAELLA.png 481.9 KBWould you like to try the authentic Spanish paella? Grandes Villas's team knows this is one of the experiences most of the guests are looking forward to experiencing when they come to Spain, this is why, we put at your disposal a fantastic team of chefs who are specialised in preparing paellas. If there is something that characterizes our cooks is that they like to cook only with the freshest products. To this end, María goes to the municipal market in the morning, where she makes...

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:...

Dear readers, We hope that you are already fans of the Costa Tropical and of a healthy lifestyle. If not, then I would love to show you what you are missing out. The Costa Tropical has a broad variaty of healthy fruits, which is produced locally. The year-round warm climate of the Granadian coast is truely ideal for some of the most tasty fruits that exist. What can be better than trying them, when they are bought fresh on a local market?   Local markets Salobreña Mercado Municipal (8:00...

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...

Dear sun worshipper, You were ever wondering if the Spanish love to drink red wine also in the summer? The answer is a clear YES, but in a very unique and tasty way. Have a look.... Their favorite summer drink is called Tinto de Verano - "Red Wine of the Summer". This red wine mixture is served ice cold and with a fresh slice of lemon. This wine cocktail with its fruity flavour is similar to its popluar relative "The Sangría", but simpler and none the less even more delicious! It is usually prepared...

TARAMELA When: Saturday 13. April 2019, 14h00 Where: behind the Bodega Ron Motero, in 18600 Motril Raffle, "chocorón" (rum + chocolate drink), "buñuelos" (type of fritters) and much moreGigantic paella for 1000 people (3€ per portion)Earnings are donated to the Josep Carreras Foundation against leukaemiaBook your paella in advance at the tourist office Salobreña (Plaza de Goya, 18680 Salobreña)       ...

Would you like to taste one of the most popular Spanish Specialties? Ready to find out one of the most powerful reasons why many tourists visit Spain? Eat Paella like a Spaniard. We realise the importance of getting it right  and to ensure this we use the freshest of ingredients, sourced from local suppliers, each of whom have been verified. This combined with the many years of craft skills held by our full time team who can masterfully cook up dinner”. (Juanma and María Ángeles – Grandes...

If you are looking for something to do as a family, Aquatropic can be the perfect way to spend a different and fun day. Aquatropic is a water park with a big variety of attractions very close to all our villas. Below I will provide you with all the information you need to organize your excursion. THE ATTRACTIONSZig-zag: Round and round from the top of Aquatropic. Access: Kids taller than 1,20mKamikaze: Attraction designed for heights lovers. Access: Kids taller than 1,20mHidrotubo: Throw yourself...

The Moorish castle of Salobreña We love to show you not only some highlights of the region Costa Tropical, but also some of the unique local attractions, which you could - and should - visit during your stay in Salobreña. Talking about unique local attraction we shall not forget to mention on of the most important monuments of Salobreña, the “Castillo de Salobreña”. The castle’s origins date back to the era of the “Nazarí” (in Arabic بنو نصر banū Naṣr) dynasty. The same dynasty...

One of the greatest treasures of Spain is its gastronomy, that is why, in your vacations, it is essential that you invest part of your budget in delighting yourself with its wonderful flavors. To make sure you have a satisfying experience, this week we have prepared this post with a list of the best restaurants and bars on the Costa Tropical.  Restaurante Chiringuito Casa Emilio our suggestion is that you book a table in advance, as this is one of the most popular restaurants on the Costa...

One of the main features of Spanish cuisine is tapas. The tapas are small amounts of food that are served in the bars to accompany a drink. In Spain it is very common to go for tapas: a tradition that consists of going from bar to bar with friends to eat and drink (usually beer or wine). The origin of this tradition is not very clear and there are several explanations. Some people believe that it started because of the economic interest of the owners of the bars, who used to put some salty food (for...