There is an unknown fishing village on the tropical coast of Granada that is a real joy, with a castle on top and a carpet of white houses that seem to fall directly into the sea. The views of the Mediterranean seem more magical here than anywhere else, the fish is fresher and life is lighter and easier.
Salobreña is an authentic Granada paradise, with its Arab alleys, its privileged viewpoints and its whitewashed houses that seem to reflect the light and give warmth to any corner. Furthermore, this corner is surrounded by green and fertile lands, full of fruit trees that fill the eye with natural and vibrant colors.
The entire town, its small squares and steep streets revolve around its enormous castle, on top of a promontory. This Nasrid fortress appears in history books since 913, but archaeologists believe that its origin was in the Visigothic era, serving as a summer palace, sultans' prison and defensive watchtower. The ideal is to get there passing through La Bóveda, a medieval covered street above the old 8th century mosque, which today is the Mudejar church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
This cliff is fairly easy to climb on its eastern face, between slopes and white facades. However, the side facing the coast is a very steep rock wall almost a hundred meters high. The locals have been able to take advantage of it, creating viewpoints and sky bars incredible. Our favorite is the Paseo de las Flores, a garden walk with views of the Mediterranean, crops and Sierra Nevada.
Flower Walk
We have saved the best for last, but like any good coastal town, Salobreña has incredible beaches and some very tasty beach bars. The beaches of La Charca and La Guardia are spaces of gray sand, services and a Blue Flag, separated by the Peñón de Salobreña, an old islet that joined the land in 1790. There is the Chiringuito Casa Emilio, which boasts of having the best paella and the best Salobreña octopus in the entire region.
This entire coastline is full of artificial reefs, which have been installed on the seabed to recover some native species in the area. Therefore, these waters are perfect for diving. Furthermore, crossing the Gualdalfeo River you will find La Caleta, a beautiful intimate and unspoilt cove. Dip is coming at Easter.
