Almuñécar and La Herradura form the tourist capital of the Costa Tropical. This relatively unknown stretch of Spain's southern coastline belongs to Granada province in Andalucia. It lies between the more populous Costa del Sol to the west, and the coast of Almería to the east.
It's here that the continent of Africa is trying, and noticeably succeeding, to push its way under the mass of Europe. The dramatic results are what give the Costa Tropical its special geography and climate, so unlike any other coastline in southern Spain.
Rugged hills thrust up steeply from valley floors or plunge into the sea.
Cadiz is a city located on the Costa de la Luz, meeting the Atlantic, a region rich in spectacular scenery, fine sandy beaches, golden and enchanting rural villages, mostly built on hills, such as Arcos de la Frontera and Grazalema.
Andalusian port of Cadiz is situated around a limestone cliff into the sea occurred at the end of a 9-km long peninsula, which forwards the Gulf of Cadiz and is linked to the mainland by a bridge - Puente toll. Cadiz City is protected by violent waves using high walls of up to 15 m.
Cadiz are characteristic white houses with roof terrace and the famous towers wake - miradores, and parks with palm trees.
Almeria Almeria is the capital province in Andalusia, Spain. The city is situated on the Mediterranean coast and has a population of 189,789 inhabitants.
Principal city of the province of the same name, Almeria was an important port in the Mediterranean since Roman times (Portus Magnus), is known as Al-Arab Mariyya (mirror size). Above the town are two picturesque castles. Old quarter is characterized by narrow streets and whitewashed facades.
Besides a rich history and culture, offers beaches Almeria city, mountains, nature reserves and coastal unforgettable gastronomic offers.
Conil de la Frontera offers holidaymakers a traditional Andalusian flavour, with cobbled streets, the whirl of flamenco dancing, authentic tapas bars and of course, glorious beaches.
Popular with Spanish tourists, the resort comes alive in summer and bustles with activity. Francisco La Fontanilla is the place to party in Conil de la Frontera. There are also Moorish ruins to explore (though these are tucked away in the side streets and can be hard to find), chic shops to browse in and plenty of excellent seafood restaurants to try.
A number of activities are also on offer in Conil de la Frontera for holidaymakers to enjoy, including diving, surfing, tennis, golf and of course, sun tanning and swimming.
Chiclana de la Frontera is a town and municipality in southwestern Spain, in the province of Cadiz, Andalusia, near the Gulf of Cadiz. It belongs to the Association of Municipalities of Cadiz Bay (Bahía de Cádiz), the provincial capital Cadiz, Jerez de la Frontera, San Fernando, El Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real and Rota forming the third largest metropolitan area in Andalusia, in behind Sevilla and Malaga, and the twelfth largest in the world.
Isla Canela is a natural island joined by a bridge to Ayamonte (Huelva), a town with pure Andalusian charm.
It is located in the southwest of Spain, in the province of Huelva, between the Andalusian Atlantic and the Portuguese Algarve. It shares the charms of both Andalusia and the Algarve, and is set within an area of spectacular coastal scenery, with wide, sandy beaches, sand dunes and salt marshes.
The beautiful 7 kilometre beach of fine, golden sand is what attracts tourists to Isla Canela. For golf enthusiasts there is an 18 hole golf club, and a marina and commercial centre, provide good amenties such as shops, bars and restaurants.
Matalascañas is a popular resort, modern, located in a beautiful area of extensive coastal dunes and sandy beaches. Despite the growing taste of village development, which is one of the worst stretch along the Costa de la Luz Huelva, Matalascañas has some features reimbursement; namely, the beach and close to the Parque Nacional de Doñana.
Isla Cristina is a city and municipality in the province of Huelva, Spain. According to the 2009 census, the city has a population of 21.324 inhabitants.
La Línea de la Concepció is a municipality in. Cádiz province, Andalusia, Spain with a population of 60,951 inhabitants.
The coastal city La Línea de la Concepcion - more simply known as "La Línea" (care may be "border line" in Spanish), is often referred to as the "Gateway to Gibraltar".
A large port city that connects two continents, Europe and Africa, as well as the connection point between two seas, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
Like other major cities Mytilini is built on seven hills and is full of history. Mytilini is actually one of the most culturally enlightened cities in Greece, probably due to its proximity to the coast of Asia Minor, where the ancient Greeks flourished until 1922 when they were forcibly evicted by the Turks.
Huelva is a province of southern Spain, in the western part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by Portugal, the provinces of Badajoz, Seville, and Cádiz, and the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Huelva.
The delayed tourist development of the province has allowed better city planning than in other regions on the Spanish coast. The nuclei of Islantilla and Isla Canela are an example of this attempt to plan in a more coherent form. Although in a smaller scale in comparison to other regions, urban pressure continues. Older developments that had little planning until recent time are El Rompido, El Portil, Mazagón and Matalascañas (Torre de la Higuera).
Baeza is a town of approximately 16,200 inhabitants in Andalusia, Spain, in the province of Jaén, perched on a cliff in the Loma de Baeza, a mountain range between the river Guadalquivir on the south and its tributary the Guadalimar on the north. It is chiefly known today as having many of the best-preserved examples of Italian Renaissance architecture in Spain. UNESCO added Baeza and Úbeda to the World Heritage Sites list in 2003.
Jaén is a city in south-central Spain, the name is derived from the Arabic word Jayyan, (crossroads of caravans). It is the capital of the province of Jaén. It is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia.
Jaen is a city that every lover of Andalucia should visit, enjoy and – if possible – spend a good deal of time getting to know. Not only does the city have an ancient and fascinating history, but the castle that towers over its winding streets offers some of the most quintessentially Andalusian views there are to be had.
Stand at a prime lookout point at the top of the Santa Catalina castle and you will look down on a charming provincial capital that drapes over hills thus sending streets winding up and down steep inclines.
