| Spanish apartment rentals or a holiday villa rental | | | | which rise up into the hills. |
| in Spain booked direct with the property owners | | | | Motril |
| are becoming increasingly popular on the Costa | | | | If you book your Spanish apartment rentals or |
| Tropical. Although it is not as well known as the | | | | holiday villa rental in Spain in Motril you will find it |
| neighbouring Costa del Sol, it has a lot to offer | | | | nestling at the foothills of the Sierra Lujar |
| holidaymakers who want to book holiday villas in | | | | Mountains just off the coast road between |
| southern Spain and fancy somewhere a bit | | | | Almeria and Malaga where the N325 turns inland |
| different. This area of southern Spain is mostly | | | | for Granada. It is one of the largest towns on the |
| associated with the town that sits at its centre, | | | | Costa Tropical and has lovely beaches and an |
| Almunecar. The other main towns of note on the | | | | attractive fish harbour. If you are in self-catering |
| Costa Tropical are Motril, Salobrena and La | | | | accommodation there is a hypermarket on the |
| Herradura. | | | | edge of the town and many handy supermarkets |
| Costa Tropical Weather | | | | and restaurants. You cam enjoy a variety of |
| When thinking of booking Spanish apartment | | | | watersports at the marina and if you are feeling |
| rentals or a holiday villa rental in Spain most | | | | adventurous there are boat excursions available |
| holidaymakers want to know what sort of | | | | to Morocco. |
| weather to expect. A great many northern | | | | Salobrena |
| Europeans book their Spanish holiday villas to rent | | | | Salobrena is a charming town full of typical little |
| because they know that sunshine is virtually | | | | square whitewashed houses clustered around a hill |
| guaranteed in the summer months. If you choose | | | | which is topped by an old Moorish castle. From |
| Costa Tropical for your summer holiday you will | | | | the summit of the hill there are panoramic views |
| not be disappointed by the weather. The Costa | | | | to the Sierra Nevada, the Mediterranean sea and |
| Tropical has perfect holiday weather for the vast | | | | the lush lowlands of Salobrena, where sub-tropical |
| majority of the year and at sea level the region | | | | fruits are grown. Holiday villas in southern Spain |
| has average temperatures of 86 degrees | | | | and Spanish apartment rentals are available to |
| Fahrenheit during the summer months and 59 - | | | | rent in this picturesque location which has plenty |
| 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months. | | | | of facilities for visitors. There are good sports |
| However temperatures drop significantly at | | | | facilities if you are feeling energetic including Golf |
| altitude, so if you are staying inland above sea | | | | at Motril beach. It has a good range of quality |
| level, bear in mind that temperatures there can | | | | restaurants for those who are self-catering and |
| be significantly cooler. | | | | fancy a night off. Salobrena is perfect as a holiday |
| Almunecar and La Herradura | | | | base as it is within easy reach of Malaga and |
| Almunecar is probably the most popular place to | | | | Almeria and close to the city of Granada and the |
| rent holiday villas in southern Spain on the Costa | | | | ski resorts of the Sierra Nevada. |
| Tropical. It is a favourite with Spanish | | | | Granada and the Sierra Nevada |
| holidaymakers during the summer season and has | | | | When staying in Spanish apartment rentals on the |
| a particularly fine seafront with long sandy | | | | Costa Tropical many people take a trip to the |
| beaches. The mountains slope right down to the | | | | city of Granada to explore its ancient Moorish |
| water creating a series of picturesque coves | | | | origins including the famous Alhambra Palace. Have |
| providing ideal places to relax in the Andalusian | | | | a wander round this fascinating city and relax |
| sun. An impressive Moorish castle overlooks the | | | | over drinks in one of Granada's terrace cafes or |
| town and there are other historical remains to | | | | watch a traditional bullfight at the Plaza de Toros. |
| explore like the ruins of the Roman aqueduct, | | | | Another major tourist attraction in this area is the |
| some parts of which are still in excellent condition. | | | | Sierra Nevada which is Spain's most southerly ski |
| Almunecar's nightlife is centred on the old town's | | | | resort and is located just two hours away from |
| Plaza Kelibia and the bars along Playa Puerta del | | | | the Costa Tropical. Most people only associate |
| Mar. If you are staying in self-catering Spanish | | | | Spain with coastal resorts and are surprised to |
| apartment rentals there are several excellent | | | | find that Spain also offers a wide range of winter |
| restaurants along the seafront. La Herradura is a | | | | sports. The ski resort is open from 9am to 5pm |
| small village about 7km to the west of Almunecar | | | | although you can even ski at night on weekends |
| and has an attractive bay. It is a popular location | | | | and bank holidays! |
| for paragliding because of the warm breezes | | | | |