Salobrena Facts

Situated at 36° 43′ 60N Latitude/3° 34′ 60W Longitude

Land Area: 35sqkm

Population: 12,063 (2007 census)

Postal Code: 18680

Airport: Granada Airport, Malaga International Airport and Almeria Airport

If you are visiting from the UK then the best option is a plane to Malaga airport otherwise you can also fly down to the Granada and Almeria airports too. The Almeria and Malaga airport are about an hour and 15 minute drive to Salobrena while Granada Airport is a 50 minute drive.

Other Travel options

You can drive down from different parts of Andalucía using the N340 from Almeria or Malaga. Salobrena is situated at a distance of approximately 500km from Madrid. Alternatively, you can also travel by bus from Malaga, Motril, Cordoba, Granada, Nerja, Sevilla and Almeria. You can also take boat down to the port of Motril or Almeria, which are the closest to Salobrena.

Places to See

Of the popular places in Salobrena, the most famous is the El Castillo Arabe Salobrena. Of course the number one attraction is the Moorish castle that has been built over a rocky landscape and reminds of a forgotten era. It was built in the 10th century Nasrid Dynasty by the Arabs although the Christians added some more fortifications to it in the 15th century. Some of the other places of interest in this part of Costa Tropical include the ski resort of Sierra Nevada, which is at a distance of around 75 minutes from here.

Beaches

The beaches of Salobrena are quite different from the other beaches in Spain. There is a grey shingle to the sand here and the beaches are divided into two parts by the Gran Penon (means big rock). The beaches provide a spectacular view of the ocean, mesmerizing sunset and a panoramic view that covers everything from the mighty mountains to the magnificent coastline. There is also an artificial reef that has been created a little away from the Gran Penon and it is home to a variety of marine life. There are several types of water sports for the more adventurous kinds

Nightlife

The nightlife in this part of Spain is dominated by traditional music and live cultural events in the many bars and restaurants that sparkles up Salobrena at night.

Weather

The weather in Salobrena is excellent as is in all parts of Costa Tropical. The average winter temperature hovers around 11c in winters and 26c in the summers. One of the best things is that in spite of its close location to the coastline, the humidity is quite low.

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