Villas in the Costa Tropical

Beautiful coastal villas near the beach with the best views

If you are looking for a warm and sunny place to spend the holidays, Costa Tropical is the perfect destination. This wonderful coastal destination is located in the south of Spain, on the Mediterranean coastline of Granada, Andalusia. At Holidu, you will find beautiful villas in the Costa Tropical close to the beach, with spectacular sea views to relax in any of the towns that make up Costa Tropical. In addition to the beachside charm, you can immerse yourself in Spanish and Andalusian culture for an unforgettable experience.

Private and modern villas with swimming pools

Costa Tropical offers villas of all types for all needs and tastes. You will find Costa Tropical villas with seaviews with a rustic and beachy charm and others with a more modern style. Ideal for families or friends on a trip, these villas have more than enough space for everyone, as well as these exceptional features:

• Refreshing pools
• Modern interiors and amenities
• Gardens and terraces
• Internet

Costa Tropical for beach lovers

With a coastline of 73 km, it is no wonder that this treasure of the Andalusian coast is a dream destination for beach lovers. Costa Tropical offers beaches to suit all tastes. For those looking for secluded coves with calm waters, beaches such as the Barranco de Enmedio beach in Almuñécar or Chilches beach in Albuñol are good options. For those looking for some adventure, there are a variety of beaches that provide the ideal setting for water sports. Castell de Ferro, Calahonda, Marina del Este, and La Herradura are very popular places for surfing, windsurfing, snorkelling and so on. Book a villa in the Costa Tropical today.

Costa Tropical for culture lovers

As well as stunning beaches and scenery, Costa Tropical is an excellent tour for those interested in history and culture. You will come across places of immense historical value all along the way. There are many Roman ruins, such as aqueducts, bridges, buildings and more. Moreover, the coastline of Granada is dotted with fortresses, castles, towers, and watchtowers from different eras, including the remains of the Arab occupation, like the Arab castle in Salobreña. If you have a villa for rent in Salobrena, you can start with the Arab castle. Along the route, take a tour of all the ruins and museums that compile the history and culture of Granada.

1. Explore the coast on a sailing boat
2. Enjoy water sports in the crystal clear waters of the coast of Granada
3. Taste the typical flavours of the region
4. Spend a day full of fun at Aqua Tropic Water Park
5. Take a tour of all the historical sites in the area
6. Go for a hike while enjoying the best views
7. Visit the Pre-Industrial Sugar Cane Museum in Motril

1. Explore the coast on a sailing boat

In Costa Tropical, there are so many beautiful beaches that it is difficult to select the perfect one. On many of them, you can rent a sailboat for sailing. However, one of the best places to do so is undoubtedly the laid-back Marina del Este at Punta de la Mona. This place offers a beautiful landscape decorated with colourful sailing boats and the town of Almuñécar in the distance. Here you can spend a nice day on a sailing boat enjoying one of the most beautiful coastlines before heading to your villa in Costa Tropical, or take one of the half or full-day boat trips that depart from here.

2. Enjoy water sports in the crystal clear waters of the coast of Granada

The characteristics of Costa Tropical are perfect for practising water sports, which attracts tourists from all over the world every year. The most popular activities are scuba diving, windsurfing, and fishing. There are diving schools in Salobreña, Castell de Ferro, Motril, Marina del Este and La Herradura, so get prepared to explore the rich sea beds of the area. La Herradura Beach is also popular for surfers and windsurfers due to the amazing waves. If you have a holiday rental in Orgiva and want to enjoy some water sports, drive to Costa Tropical after lunch, and you will make it in time to enjoy your favourite spot.

3. Taste the typical flavours of the region

A holiday is different without savouring the local cuisine. A good option to taste what this beautiful coastal region offers is the restaurants or kiosks on the beach. These are known as "chiringuitos" and are found all along the coast of Southern Spain. In those, you can enjoy typical food such as paella, fried fish or prawns "al pil pil". On the other hand, the climate of the region makes it possible to find a wide variety of tropical fruits such as guavas, papayas, avocados, tomatoes, or the exotic "chirimoyas" (custard apples). Even if you have a holiday letting in Sierra Nevada, the hour-long trip is worth it to taste the local cuisine.

4. Spend a day full of fun at Aqua Tropic Water Park

If you are on a family trip with children on board, this is the perfect option for an unforgettable and fun family day out. From your private villa in Costa Tropical, head out to Aqua Tropic, a saltwater park located in Almuñécar, at the western end of the city. It has many attractions that ensure a day of fun for both children and adults. There are slides for all ages, waterfalls, wave pools, playgrounds, jacuzzis and more. You can also relax in the shade or enjoy the beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea from the park.

5. Take a tour of all the historical sites in the area

Costa Tropical is a place brimming with history. Here you can learn a lot about the different periods of Spanish civilisation. You can start with the Phoenician and Roman routes and learn about the settlements of these peoples while admiring the impressive remains of their constructions. Some of the most striking are the remains of a Roman aqueduct, the Cave of the Seven Palaces, the Roman bridge of Cotobro and the Roman thermal bath complex of La Carrera. You can also take the route of the castles, towers, and watchtowers and see the medieval buildings scattered all over Costa Tropical. Some of the sites are the popular Castle of San Miguel, Castle of Salobreña or Castle of Carchuna.

6. Go for a hike while enjoying the best views

Besides beautiful beaches, this destination also offers excellent hiking trails for those who enjoy a good walk in contact with nature. There are several to choose from, depending on the difficulty and conditions. One of the most popular routes is the Cerro Gordo, an easy coastal walk starting from Cantarriján beach to Cañuelo beach, where you can see an ancient Roman tower on the way, the "Torre de Caleta". Another option is to start the walk from Maro to the "Torre de Maro", another Roman tower. Here you will have fantastic views of the Mediterranean and the villages of Maro and Nerja in the distance.

7. Visit the Pre-Industrial Sugar Cane Museum in Motril

Costa Tropical used to be one of the largest producers of sugar cane in Spain, and Motril, specifically, benefited economically thanks to its large amount of sugar cane fields and production. Nowadays, the exceptional sugar cane production in the region can be appreciated in two very cool ways; tasting the local rum from the Ron Montero rum distillery and visiting the Pre-Industrial Sugar Cane Museum. The museum has been built on the foundations of a sugar cane factory dating back to the 16th century. It exhibits reproductions of the machines and artefacts used for sugar cane production. Thanks to the friendly and knowledgeable guides, the tour of the museum is an interesting and enjoyable experience that makes you feel like you have stepped back into the past. What are you waiting for, book a villa in Costa Tropical today!