Salobrena

Salobrena, Almeria, Spain
Salobrena is located just 4 kms west of Motril on the 60kms of coastal area known as the Costa Tropical.
Salobrena has a pretty whitewashed hillside village and the popular beach resort development.
The town has an interesting history and was founded in the 8th century by the Phoenicians as a trading post.
With the arrival of the Moors it became an important agricultural area and a popular summer destination for royality.
Worth visting is the Castillo Arabe castle which dates back originally to the 10th century and is a spectacular sight at night when floodlit. Also just below the castle is the 16th century Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Rosario with a striking arched doorway.
The beach in Salobrena is dark sand and is divided by a large landmark rock. The beach is relatively quiet except in the busy July and August months.
Eating out is varied and you will find a range from tapas bars to fresh seafood.
Salobrena has markets on Tuesday and Friday's ideal for souvenir shopping. There is a good bus service serving the major resorts of Malaga and Granada plus daily services to Cordoba, Sevilla,Jaen and Madrid