Southern Spain: What to Skip and what not to Miss?

Published by admin on April 6th, 2012

Southern Spain is as magical and mesmerizing as the Northern part of the country and if you happen to be in the southern part of the country, there is so much to see and do that you would require weeks to explore the attractions of the place, if not being able to get to all the hidden attractions. Whether it is relaxing by the beaches, soaking in the sun and the sand, or camping or mountaineering, there is great diversity in physical features of southern Spain that is really spellbinding for all those who happen to be here for the first time. And it will be easier to find an apartment in Spain than apartment in Dubai

Almeria
Almeria is a province in south of Spain that is full of tourist attractions. This Andalusian province is a star when it comes to attracting tourists from all parts of the world. It has the biggest naturist beach in whole of Spain called El Playazo. You can get to this place by road, sea, or by air plane if you so desire. Almeria is also home to Mini Hollywood that is the place where many western classics were shot including A Fistful of Dollars, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and For a Few Dollars more. Today the place has been turned into a theme park with hundreds of thousands of tourists coming to see the place.

Alpujarra
This is a beautiful mountain range in the south of Spain that is the 2nd highest in Europe and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. For anyone interested in the bounty of nature, Alpujarra is a place not to be missed if he happens to be here. Whether you are interested in camping, walking, mountaineering, or hiking, the place is full of interesting trails that have all the physical features to mesmerize a casual visitor.

To reach the sun and sand of the beaches of Salobrena and Almunecar, you just need 45 minutes as you explore the mountains in the morning and relax by the seaside in the evening.

Granada
Just an hour’s drive from Alpujarra, this is a must visit place for all compulsive shoppers as there is an extensive shopping center. Granada is the capital city of the autonomous region of Andalucia in Spain. The city is located on the foothills of Sierra Nevada mountains and can be accessed through a one hour drive from Costa Tropical.

If you are interested in historical sites, there is Alhambra, a palace in Granada that is equally important for Muslims, Christians and Jews because of its legacy.

Granada has an active night life that draws thousands of visitors, mostly college students in search of music, dance, and booze. Granada is also home to the University of Granada hat has a big name in the whole of Spain.

Apart from these places, there are many exciting activities that are a must for all adventure loving tourists from apartments in Saint Petersburg or Miami apartments. Among these activities are ballooning, bird watching, buggy safari, cave holidays, nudist beaches, cycling, golfing, parasailing, camping, mountain biking, paintballing, wind surfing, trekking, and much, much more.