Almuñécar, in the Andalucían province of Granada, is situated on what is known as the Costa Tropical, and lies pretty well 100 km due south of Granada (see map). The Costa Tropical comprises the stretch of Andalucían coast between the highly developed Costa del Sol to the west and the more arid Costa de Almeria to the east. The well known high rise developments of the Costa del Sol around Marbella, Torremolinos & Malaga all lie well to the west, along with their overdeveloped coastlines and English styled bars and restaurants, with Almeria and Europe's only official desert - the location of many of the "Paella Westerns" such as A Fistful of Dollars - lying to the east.Our climate is classified as "sub-tropical" (we're further south than Greece and Africa is just over the Med) so the weather in Almuñécar & the Costa Tropical is great!.From here we offer the very best of the "real" Spain that too sadly has disappeared from the concrete mega-resorts, coupled with a unique sports and activities package which allows freedom of choice between all members of your party. Here, for instance, Tapas are still offered free in many bars, unlike other areas of Spain where they are now charged for. The surrounding country side is renowned for production of tropical fruits, with Almuñécar being backed by fields of Chirimoya (custard apple) Avocado and Mango, with Olive, Grape & Almond being grown on the surrounding hill sides.
