The Tropical Coast

The Costa Tropical, the name by which the Granada Coast is known, is a region located at the southern end of the province of Granada, in Andalusia (Spain). This territory borders to the east with the Poniente Almeriense region, in Almería; to the west with Axarquía-Costa del Sol in Málaga; to the north with Alhama, the Lecrín Valley and the Alpujarra Granadina; and to the south with the Mediterranean Sea. It is made up of 17 municipalities, of which 9 have a coastal strip bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, while this does not happen for the remaining 8, which is not surprising given that their economies, climate, relief, communications, etc. They are more closely linked to those of the coastal municipalities. Its geographical position is delimited at its southern and northern extremes, respectively, by 36º 42' and 36º 53' north latitude, while its western and eastern extremes are marked by 3º 49' and 3º 8' west longitude. It is a privileged stretch of coast that has the best conditions and attractions to enjoy an excellent vacation. Cliffs, coves and extensive beaches make up the landscape of this coast coveted and conquered by numerous settlers, Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs who have disputed it and have left traces of their cultures.