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Valle de Lecrín - Lecrin Valley
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One of the prized treasures that hides the province of Granada is the Valley of
Lecrín.
This small region of Granada situated in the south west
side of Sierra Nevada, maintains a great diversity of landscapes.
It
is found situated in a gorge surrounded by deep ravines, and enjoys
abundant water and a microclimate that favours the cultivation of
citric plants and avocados amongst others.
The
perfume of the valley at dawn, when the oranges and lemon trees are in
flower, is an experience difficult to forget.
All
these characteristics make the Valley
of Lecrin, a superb framework to live in contact with
nature, but also very near some of the better known tourist attraction
in the south of Spain.
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Costa Tropical - Tropical Coast
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The Costa
Tropical is on the southern coast of Spain, at the eastern end
of the better-known Costa del
Sol.
This
stretch of coastline takes its name from the sub-tropical climate which
allows the cultivation of exotic fruits and crops such as avocadoes,
mangoes, bananas and sugar cane.
There
are three main resort towns on the Tropical Coast - Almuñecar, Salobreña and Motril. Almuñecar is the
tourist capital of the Costa and is one of the most Spanish resorts
along the entire south coast. It's a favoured holiday haunt of the
Spanish from Granada as it provides excellent leisure facilities but
has not been tainted by the trappings of mass tourism.
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The Los Guajares is formed by 3
separate districts; Guajar
Fondón, Guajar
Alto and Guajar
Faragüit.
Set
in a valley irrigated by the spring water from the river Toba.
Situated
only 15 minutes from the beaches of Motril and Salobrena and at only 45km from the capital
city of Granada.
A
tropical climate, with mild winters and sweet summers. The three
villages have in total aprox. 1.300 habitants.
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The Alpujarra,
south side of the Sierra Nevada,
offers endless waves of hills in the hot sun, cool evening air, lush
vegetation, views of snow covered peaks and fantastic hikes between the
many small ancient whitewashed villages.
Have
you forgotten the taste of real fruit and vegetables. Walk along the
local paths and ask the owners of the land to try the taste of his
tomatoes, figs, almonds and a whole host of other seasonal goodies. A
taste you will never forget.
After
the walk you can enjoy a young wine "mosto" in a local bar and
savour the tapas that will complete your day!
The Lecrin Valley is just a 30
min. drive to the Sierra Nevada, Spain's highest and most southern
mountain range. It is certainly one of Europe's most enjoyable and
challenging area for paragliding
pilots, horse
treking, skiing
(December till April), hiking
and trekking, mountain biking, or just
sightseeing to the terraced hills, deep ravines, mountain streams and
pretty whitewashed villages... a dream come true for all those who love
mountains and unspoilt nature.
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Poniente - West of Granada
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In this region of the Poniente Granadino presently known
as the limits of the Province of Granada,
of Malaga and Cordoba, previously known for
more then two centuries, the frontier between the Kingdom of Nazario of Granada
and the Christian Kingdom of
Castilla.
It was
the last frontier of the "Al Andaluz" and due to this the
villages and land are full of rich legends, history and battles.
Surrounded
by watchful towers, castles, palaces and mosques, routes that served to
invade territories, crags where they ambushed ferocious opponents.
Discover
the Poniente is to confront history. All the historical legends are
conserved today in the form of castles, hot springs and memories. The
landscape is marked by forests, cut by rivers, raised deserts and
picturesque places. Set within the natural Park of "Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama".
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The Los Guajares is formed by 3
separate districts; Guajar
Fondón, Guajar
Alto and Guajar
Faragüit.
Set in
a valley irrigated by the spring water from the river Toba.
Situated
only 15 minutes from the beaches of Motril and Salobrena and at only 45km from the capital city
of Granada.
A
tropical climate, with mild winters and sweet summers. The three villages
have in total aprox. 1.300 habitants.
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