Albondon Facts
Situated at 36º 49.60′ N and 3º 13.0′ W
Population: 1,192
Land Area: 34sqkm
Altitude: 1005m
Postal Code: 18708
Airport: Malaga Airport, Almeria Airport and Granada Airport
Albondon is almost a 90 minute drive from the Malaga and Granada airport and a 65 minute drive from the Almeria Airport. Most international flights from Europe will connect you to the Malaga and Almeria airport while local flights from other cities in Spain will connect you to the Granada airport. You can take the bus or the taxi from the respective airports. There are several car for hire companies in Andalucia and you can drive down to Albondon from any of the three airports. The drive down to Albondon is like passing through the heart of some of the most spectacular landscapes.
Places to See/Activities
Albondon is situated at a distance of 25km from the Sierra Nevada ski slopes, which is a must visit in the winters. You can enjoy skiing over 70km and along 45 pistes. The San Luis parish church is another place that you can visit and has a famous sculpture of Virgin Mary sculpted by Jose De Mora. One of the beautiful things about holidaying in this part of Costa Tropical is that it is not crowded and you can get all the relaxation you need. The Alpujarras have some good trekking trails, which you can take on to challenge your limits. Cycling and horse riding are two more sports that you can enjoy. The closest beach is in La Rabita and you can get your share of the sun and the sand here. The beaches are extremely clean and you can hire a boat for a fishing trip. Most people holidaying in Albondon will either choose to laze around at the beach or head for the beautiful mountains.
Weather
The weather in Albondon is mild and sub-tropical. The winters are not freezing and the summers are relatively warm. Rainfall is minimal.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Albondon, Costa Tropical is relaxing as there are several bars and restaurants that serve local wine, local and international cuisine and great desserts. The bars play live music quite often and you can dance your way through the night.
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