Costa Tropical Salobrena is a whitewashed town clinging to the rock above the shoreline, It is topped by a Moorish castle and surrounded by sugar cane plantations.

Salobrena is just 30 minutes from Saleres and just over an hour to the Sierra Nevada. From October to April, you could be in the happy position of being able to ski during the day and sunbathe in the evening.

Salobrena Moorish castle was built in the 10th century, and its Mudejar 16th century church, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Rosario is built on top of the old mosque. Roman remains turn up everywhere.

It can be an tiring climb to the top of the old town, but well worth the effort. From  different view points, you appreciate the rugged landscape of the Sierra del Chaparral which cradles the town to the back, while under the cliffs are orchards of sub-tropical fruit trees and expanses of sugar cane spreading to the shoreline. The tiny village of La Caleta directly to the west houses the last sugar factory in Europe.

The best way to explore the town is on foot, you can join in one of the Tourist Office's excellent guided tours.The flower-filled streets contain centuries of history, which is captured in the town's new museum in the former Town Hall building in the old town.

Beneath the old town, is Salobrena's modern development, low-rise, attractive apartments to house its increasing population  You'll find plenty of bars and restaurants in this area, where tapas come with every drink. They offer anything from prawns and clams to morsels of juicy fried fish, slices of jamon and wedges of cheese.

On the shore you could spend time the Parque de la Fuente to enjoy a some time in the shade, before walking to the beach for sunbathing or taking a walk around the Penon, the massive rock jutting out to sea, a prison in the first and second centuries, eventually a Christian burial site.

Salobrena has a lively cultural scene, year round concerts, plays and films. In summer, outdoor shows are held in the Arab Castle, and other activities take place in the Old Town and Parque de la Fuente. It also has colourful annual fiestas and ferias. 

Golf, tennis, football, mountain biking and fishing, along with air and water sports are all located in the area. Ther is anartificial reef built two years ago off the Penon rock to shelter and encourage sealife, which is excellent for snorkers and scuba divers.