Torremolinos is one of Spain’s top tourist resorts and the epitome of Package tourism to the west of Malaga. It was one of the first places in the country to open itself to tourism in the early 60s and consists of rows of high-rise apartment and hotel blocks, although the area to the west has residential streets of townhouses and villas.
The town has recently undergone a major facelift and improvements include the extension of the seafront to Los Alamos in the east.
The municipal area of Priego de Córdoba is not limited to one urban nucleus, but, on the contrary, the countryside is dotted with small villages which give the area a special kind of picturesque beauty.
Priego de Córdoba is situated in the Subbetica Natural Park where the special geology and abundance of water have created a natural beauty surprising in the variety it offers.
A natural environment in which to enjoy your visit with a host of activities.
Tourist capital of La Axarquía, is set in the eastern limit of the province, at 50 kilometres from Málaga. Nerja lies at the eastern most point of the Costa del Sol and is probably the town that has best retained its traditional character in the face of tourism and much of the old town remains unchanged in spite of construction on the outskirts.
Trevelez is 1,476 metres over the sea level. It is one of the highest villages in Spain.
Situated on the side of the mountain of Mulhacén, among ravines and hilltops, Trevélez is the ideal place for go hiking.
The city centre is divided into three clearly differentiated areas: the higher, middle, and lower quarters. It continues down to the banks of the Trevélez river, where trouts are plentiful, and the spectacular high-mountain scenery attracts and seduces every visitor.
The township of Trevélez is a part of the Sierra Nevada Nature Reserve, located on the northern slope.
Salobreña is one of the most typical villages in the Spanish Mediterranean coast. It is the ‘treasure’ of the Costa Tropical, set in a unique setting, on the Gran Peñon, with the white-washed houses of its looked-after town planning and the Hispanic-Muslim fortress against the background, important monuments between the Vega de Granada and the sea. It has a mild subtropical climate, ideal for growing species like cane sugar and tropical fruits and for enjoying the local beaches all year round.
Motril, situated on a hill in the foothill of Lujar mountain range, is considered the capital of the Costa Tropical. It has a mild subtropical climate, suitable for growing species such as sugar cane and tropical fruits. It is the essence of the Mediterranean south, that is, a calm sea and a bright blue sky, as well as the mild breezes of its beaches- La Joya, Poniente and Carchuna. One of the best attractions of the town is the marina, with an important fishing, trading and sport activity. Torrenueva and Calahonda, two villages of this district, have also good marina and beaches.
The district of Lanjaron is part of Sierra Nevada Natural Park, and is located on the southeastern slope of this range. It is well-known for the quality of its medicinal waters, with one of the best-valued spas in Spain, is close to Lecrin valley. The river Lanjaron, tributary of the river Guadalfeo, lies across the district. It is the western gate of the Alpujarra region of Granada, a genuine area in the Iberian Peninsula, a natural step between the Mediterranean coast and Sierra Nevada range, where there are the highest peaks of Spain.
Benalmadena, geographically situated between Torremolinos and Málaga, constitutes one of the most important population centres of the Costa del Sol, reaching at peak summer season a population of over 60,000. There exists three urban centres which confer a special identity to Benalmádena: On the mountain, is Benalmádena- Pueblo, origin and head of the town that, even today, maintains the peaceful and serene character of Andalucian mountain towns.
Almuñécar is located at 70kms from Granada´s capital as the capital of the Costa Tropical because of its great urban explotation. This relatively unknown stretch of Spain’s southern coastline belongs to Granada province in Andalucia although is very close to Malaga province and the Costa del Sol urban development.
In Almuñécar you can find a great Moorish castle sit on a small hill between two rivers : the Río Seco and the larger Río Verde.
All those who aspire to learn about the quintessence of Andalucía is obliged to visit the city of Antequera. To walk through its streets and admire its splendid architecture is both aesthetically and spiritually pleasing for the lover of beauty and tradition. At about 45 kilometres from Málaga and with a population in the heart of a rich, fertile plain, this has been populated since distant times.
