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Sunday 05 June 2022 - Sunday 12 June 2022

(7 nights)

From £1,335.00

Listed by Spice Escapes

Food & drink, history & culture - this is a Spanish feast!

La “Costa Tropical” (the Tropical Coast) is situated to the west of Málaga and runs along the shoreline of the province of Granada for more than 100 kms. It’s filled with picturesque beaches, cosy coves and charming little towns and villages. The Costa Tropical is blessed with a subtropical microclimate and its average annual temperature is 20º and has around 320 days of sunshine per year. This privileged climate has helped the fertile plains and gentle slopes that rise up from the beach to grow all kinds of tropical fruit, which is the one the most important economic resources in the area. There is also some tourism and some foreigners have settled in the area, but it has not happened in the massive way as it has done in the “Costa del Sol” to the other side of Málaga.

The tour operator for this flight inclusive holiday is Spice UK (ATOL 9046). This holiday is protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under the ATOL scheme in the event of failure of the tour operator. Spice UK holiday terms and conditions apply, as supplied with the full holiday information pack. Your money is protected via our trust account in compliance with EC travel regulations.  

AndalusiaHotel SalobreñaPool and Tower

Includes

  • Flights
  • Transfers
  • Daily buffet breakfast & daily buffet dinner with wine and soft drinks included,
  • Free soft drinks, draught beer and local wine and spirits at Hotel Salobreña’s bar every day from 11am till 11pm
  • 1 lunch consisting of a “tapas tour”
  • 1 lunch consisting of cured ham tasting, “tapas” and wine at a local “bodega”
  • 1 typical Andalusian lunch at a farmhouse including water & wine
  • All entry tickets on included excursions,
  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide throughout.

Extras

  • Sole Occupancy supplement
  • Personal travel Insurance
  • Some meals & drinks
  • Personal extras
  • Covid testing as required at the time of travel

There is still a Spanish atmosphere about the Costa Tropical, and it’s only a short distance away from locations as special as the Alpujarras (Sierra Nevada), the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula or Granada with its world famous Alhambra. Far from being overcrowded, the Costa Tropical is still an ongoing discovery, and the locals are hospitable and generous with visitors.

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2.48 Salobrena Fort

Location & Itinerary

YOUR DAY TO DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 – Arrival and welcome

Depart the UK and arrive at Málaga airport we we will be met and transferred to the Hotel Salobreña on the Costa Tropical.

Day 2 – The Village of Salobreña

Today we are off to Salobreña. There is a very nice walk along the coast but it is optional: those who wish to can take transport. After a rest in the village of Salobreña, we all go for a walk through the winding streets to the beautifully situated Moorish fortress, which dates back to the early 12th century. From this strategically situated spot we have excellent views over both the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Afterwards, we shall be visiting a few of the local bars where we get a drink and a little tapa, on this part of the coast called “aperitivo”, an alternative way to have lunch. Transport is provided for everybody back to Hotel Salobreña. Afternoon at leisure.

Day 3 – Las Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada

A trip to the Alpujarra is a very special experience. The tour takes us along the Costa Tropical until we head inland climbing up through an enormous gorge, carved over time by the Guadalfeo River. The Sierra Nevada has the highest peaks on mainland Spain, so the views are quite spectacular. We will be doing various stops in the little villages in the area, but also, as up here the conditions are excellent for curing ham, we get to visit one of these establishments, where we get an explanation of the process and also a taste of the produce and a glass of wine. Our appetite will have opened up by now so we go on to the next village for a spot of “tapas” lunch at a very cosy little bodega, obviously washed down with local wine. Finally, we shall be heading back to Hotel Salobreña in the afternoon.

Day 4 – La Axarquía - Lunch with the Local Housewives

The excursion today takes us to the beautiful area of Axarquía where the rolling hills are covered by parallel rows of olive trees. Spain is the country with the largest olive production in the world and we shall be visiting one of the many olive mills in the area. Here, we shall learn the process for the production of olive oil. After this we are going to have lunch in a very special way. The local housewives are going to cook and serve a typical Andalusian meal with everything that goes with it. This part is one of the highlights of the whole tour as we get a real insight into the Spanish lifestyle and cooking. We return a bit earlier to the hotel which gives us the opportunity to take good advantage of the “free bar”.

Day 5 – The Nerja Caves and Frigiliana

Today we visit the famous dripstone caverns in Nerja, which were discovered in 1959 by some children playing in the area. These fascinating caves are 200,000 years old and we can view one of the world’s biggest columns, formed by a stalactite meeting a stalagmite, which is an impressive 32 metres tall. Very near to Nerja is Frigiliana, a beautiful white village, often voted as one of the prettiest in Spain. Here in a quaint family-run bodega we will be treated to some of the special dessert wine which is produced only in Frigiliana and also other local specialities such as fig bread and sugar-cane honey. After this we take a quiet stroll down its narrow, flower-lined streets and spend a while at leisure in the village, To round off the day, we finish off on the famous “Balcony of Europe” in Nerja, with its stunning views, a perfect place for a group photo. We then go back to Hotel Salobreña.

Day 6 – Granada and the Alhambra

Today we go north to Granada, the last stronghold of the Moors before they were finally expelled from Spain in 1492. Firstly there is some free time to stroll around the city centre, where you can visit highlights such as Spain’s first renaissance cathedral or the Capilla Real. Inside you can see the sepulchre of Ferdinand and Isabella, the legendary catholic king and queen who sponsored the exploratory voyages of Christopher Columbus. Another must is the old Moorish silk market in the Alcaicería. After lunch we all meet up again to go up to the Alhambra, where a local guide shows us the unique architechtural treasures of this magnificent fortress and also the ‘Generalife’, the spectacularly situated summer palace with its beautiful fountains and gardens. In the evening it’s back down the mountains to Hotel Salobreña.

Day 7 –Almuñécar, Roman settlement

It’s only a twenty minute drive from our hotel to Almuñécar. The town has a rich historic heritage and there are remains from both the Roman and the Moorish periods. Besides the aqueduct and the San Miguel fortress, we can admire El Salazón, the Roman fish-salting workshop which supplied the Roman empire with salted fish two thousand years ago. Almuñécar has a lovely ancient quarter with narrow little streets and lots of shops. Enjoy your lunch and some free time in town before returning to the hotel later on.

Day 8 – Farewell and departure

Transfer to Málaga airport and farewell.

Hasta la vista!

NB - Days of excursions may vary!

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Travel & Stay

Hotel Salobrena

The Best Western Hotel Salobrena is located at the top of a cliff with a beautiful view of the sea, town and beach. We are three kilometers away from the downtown area. Standard rooms are equipped with satellite television and a telephone with answering machine.

The Best Western Hotel Salobrena offers a variety of great common areas and amenities such as restaurant, coffee bar, swimming pool, gardens.


Getting There

Provisional Flight information

05/06/22 Gatwick to Malaga Dep: 0840 Arr: 1245

12/06/22 Malaga to Gatwick Dep: 1305 Arr: 1505


05/06/22 Manchester to Malaga Dep: 0815 Arr: 1220

12/06/22 Malaga to Manchester Dep: 1320 Arr: 1535


05/06/22 Leeds Bradford to Malaga Dep: 0700 Arr: 1105

12/06/22 Malaga to Leeds Bradford Dep: 1205 Arr: 1415


05/06/22 Birmingham to Malaga Dep: 0725 Arr: 1125

12/06/22 Malaga to Birmingham Dep: 1225 Arr: 1420


05/06/22 Glasgow to Malaga Dep: 0645 Arr: 1110

12/06/22 Malaga to Glasgow Dep: 1200 Arr: 1430

Availability & Pricing

Andalucia Highlights

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Place in a twin share room£1335.00Sold Out
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Place in a single room£1535.00Sold Out

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Leeds Bradford£0.00Sold Out
London Gatwick£0.00Sold Out
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Passport validity

You should have at least 6 months remaining on your passport from the start date of your holiday and your passport must be less than 10 years old (even if it has 6 months or more left).

Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.

Global Health Insurance Card

A UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) gives you the right to access state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in the European Union (EU).

UK-issued European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) are still valid and offer the same cover as GHICs in the EU.

Once your EHIC has expired, you’ll be able to replace it with a GHIC.

NB – A GHIC/EHIC is not a replacement for travel insurance!

The latest FCO travel guidance for Spain

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain

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Host & Everything Else

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