We discover (and eat) Salobreña, the jewel of the Tropical Coast of Granada
embedded in a rock, Salobrena It's that beach town tropical coast that is yet to be discovered. We traveled to one of the towns on the coast of Granada where they know very well how to treat the traveler
Salobreña is almost certainly one of the most beautiful towns on the Granada coast . And this is nothing new, because more than a thousand years ago this town was already considered one of the favorites by the different dynasties who ruled it as their preferred place of retirement and rest. Salobreña appears as a beautiful white town that he was almost thrown off the rock in which it is located, a snapshot that becomes inevitable when the first houses are sighted.
The Salobreña rock
BEACH, BEACH AND MORE BEACH
Obviously the first thing we have in mind as soon as we take the holidays is to get into the sea and almost forget that we exist. Salobreña is one of those places where this amnesia is more than possible thanks to a clean beach with very calm waters.
We find **one of the best beaches in Granada**, or rather, with five of the best beaches in the province, perfect for all kinds of tastes. Yes indeed, They are sand and pebble beaches so it is recommended to go with your feet protected.
We meet in the heart of the Costa Tropical which is how this part of the Granada coast is known, where it seems that we have moved to the very Caribbean. The busiest beach in Salobreña is the Crag , which is the one that is closest to the town and in which at certain times of the day not even a pin fits. It is the perfect option for those who do not mind getting up early in summer as long as they have a supermarket, an ice cream parlor or an establishment where they can buy anything nearby.
The Salobreña rock in the background and the beach always in the foreground
Of course, not everything is dying trying, Salobreña hides most hidden beaches and incredible coves for those who flee from the crowds and seek a little more tranquility. An option, perfect for lovers of diving is the caleton beach , a cove of about 30 meters quite isolated from the madding crowd and with very clean waters, perfect for discovering the treasures of the seabed.
Another great option is The Cambron , not as accessible as the previous one and that is also perfect for those who seek to escape from the world. Yes indeed, the latter does not have any type of service; loneliness has a price.
The sunset on the beaches of Salobreña
EAT IN SALOBREÑA AND NOT DIE IN THE TRY
One of the biggest mistakes we make whenever we go to a beach destination that we do not know is that we ended up eating at the wrong restaurant (simply because someone on the beach recommended it to us).
But this does not happen in Salobreña. Here the gastronomy has a strong foundation in the Mediterranean diet and in the world of tapas. And it is that having some cold beers with some tapas and some portions is the perfect dining plan to make a stop during the day at the beach.
We are in an eminently maritime region, hence the fish is the king of the table . In every self-respecting bar in Salobreña there will be no lack of fried fish , in most cases from the port of Motril. Among the most typical dishes are espichás (anchovies), dried octopus, sardines "espetás" in cane and the fish crumbs. And you can't miss tropical fruits like mango or custard apple, typical of this area and the Axarquia.
One of the streets of Salobreña
One of the best ways to enjoy the great product of the port of Motril is in the El Penon Restaurant _(Paseo Marítimo, s/n) _. This beach bar has a terrace that offers a magnificent view of the sea while enjoying some lane clams, some Motril whiting, some whitebait or its delicious lobster stew.
An option of tapas can be in the center in the Pesetas (Bóveda, 11), whose name is due to the fact that initially wine was served for 1 peseta. In Pesetas, fried fish is the queen.
And if you are an octopus lover, you should go to the Manolo _(Almacén, 18) _ a more modest beach bar where they make an art form of octopus. Well, the octopus and the XXL size portions.
A brackish cat
THINGS TO DO IN SALOBREÑA
Without a doubt, 90% of the activities that can be done in Salobreña are related to the sea.
In addition, activities related to water sports can be practiced even with live music. Surfing, paddle surfing, kayaking or kitesurfing are many of the activities offered 18 Knots, the Salobreña surf club , including classes for beginners, initiation for children and even food trucks for those who want to stop and recharge their batteries.
Another way to enjoy the sea in Salobreña is doing a Boat tour. And no, it is not necessary to have a yacht since in the neighboring towns of ** Almuñécar or Nerja ** there are several catamaran rental services for these purposes.
It is a good choice for watch dolphins or go scuba diving in deeper waters, practice water skiing or get priceless snapshots of the mountains seen from the sea. Salobreña does not have a catamaran service, hence its deeper waters are emptier and perfect for this type of getaway.
The white houses of Salobreña overlooking the sea
Salobreña also reserves a cultural space for those travelers who want to fill their time with something other than the beach. Salobrena Castle It is an example of how important Salobreña was in another time. Of Phoenician origin, it was later rebuilt by the Romans and the Arabs as they conquered the city.
The views of the mountain range offered by its highest part are like something out of a movie, almost as much as those offered by the same rock on which Salobreña is located. It was Abdelaziz the one who conquered Salobreña and he went on to call her Salubania until it was reconquered by the Catholic Monarchs in 1489.
But all this, almost better discover it right there.
Salobrena Castle