The Costa Tropical is situated on the coastline of the province of Granada, famous for its micro-climate and white washed pueblos. Heading east from Malaga, after passing Nerja and the nature reserve, you arrive at the first village of La Herradura. This quiet unspoilt horseshoe bay has two well known headlands on either side, Cerro Gordo and Punto de la Mona. La Herradura is a small village with a primary school, bars and restaurants and will be the first exit off the new motorway extension, due to be completed in 2006. Punta de la Mona is home to Marina del Este, a picturesque marina which has 227 moorings and a host of bars and restaurants.

Four km along the coast is Almuņecar, a large town with over 30,000 inhabitants comprising of a wide mixture of Spanish (90%) and northern Europeans. Very popular with the Spanish tourists from Madrid and Granada, this vibrant Spanish town has all the facilities needed for business, social and educational requirements. Topped by San Miguel castle, the old town is a labyrinth of narrow streets, small bazaars and boutiques. Due to its privileged micro-climate and fertile planes it has been sort after by numerous people throughout history, who have left many landmarks dating back to the Phoenecians in 400BC. It also boasts 26 beaches stretching over 19km. Fifteen minutes inland there are a cluster of age-old Andalucian white washed villages, with an abundance of wonderful mountain views, namely Jete, Otivar, Lenteji, Itrabo, Molvizar and Lobres.

Further east along the coast from Almuņecar are the small enclaves of El Capricho, Taramay ( the second junction of the new motorway extension, due to be completed in 2007) and La Caleta, before arriving at the beautiful coastal town of Salobreņa.

Salobreņa is a typical Andalucian white washed pueblo perched on a rock, crowned with a castle. This small town has kilometres of beaches and is surrounded by acres of lush fruit plantations. It is quieter than its larger sister Almuņecar but some consider it to be prettier.

Head north of Salobreņa on the N325 (currently being upgraded to a motorway, due to be completed within 5 years) towards the great historical city of Granada and the fabulous snow capped Sierra Nevadas mountain range. Only 15 minutes along this road you can get access to some other wonderful typically Spanish mountain villages such as La Bernadilla, Guajar Fonden, Guajar Faraguit, Guajar Alto, Velez de Benaudalla. Further along, past the enormous new dam you will find the Lecrin Valley at the foot of the picturesque mountain range, the Alpujarras, with its largest village Lanjaron, famous for its natural spring water.

Back down onto the coast, the next town is Motril - the Costa Tropicalīs largest commercial centre, where you will find a wide variety of shops and business to cater for your every need. The beaches of Motril remain unspoilt and the port of Motril, a busy commercial port, regularly attracts overnight stays from cruise ships.

Beyond Motril there is an increase in large plastic greenhouses inland, punctuated by the seaside villages of Torrenueva, Calahonda, Castell de Ferro, La Mamola and La Rabita.