Costa Tropical. Granada. Practical Info.
Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalusia, Spain
How to get, where to stay, what to do?
Practical information
Costa Tropical is about 100 km from Malaga airport. Closer is Granada airport (about 75 km), but there are far fewer connections to this city.
From Malaga directly from the airport we have a convenient bus service to the Costa Tropical. The bus (Alsa) runs along the coast and stops at all the seaside towns. However, there are more bus connections from the main station in the city: Malaga Maria Zambramo.
From Granada airport we also get to Alsa buses, changing at the bus station in this city (Estacion de Autobuses).
However, if you arrive at night you will have to think about an individual transfer. Buses do not run at night. The cost of a transfer to Almuñecar, for example, is around €100.
Car hire
There are a lot of car rental companies at Malaga Airport. Travelling around Andalusia in a rental car is very popular with foreign tourists. A car gives you freedom and makes travelling and sightseeing easier.
However, renting a car is not as comfortable as you might think and can be expensive. We have to pay a refundable deposit. We give the rental company access to our credit card account, even at the end of the rental agreement. Regulations and rules are often unclear and full of pitfalls.
Read the general rental conditions carefully. Pay particular attention to: the amount of the deposit and the deadline for its return, whether km are limited and how much the limit is, whether there are additional charges, often a non-refundable fuel surcharge of EUR 20-40, the terms of the basic insurance and own liability, the possibility of additional liability insurance.
Where to stay?
If you dream of all-inclusive holidays in big hotel resorts then there are better places than the Costa Tropical, such as the neighbouring Costa del Sol.
This is not to say that there are not large hotels with well-developed facilities. However, there are very few, and in some resorts none at all. If this is an added incentive for you to come to the Costa Tropical, read on. If you prefer to immerse yourself in the local environment from hotel life then the Costa Tropical is for you.
Guest houses, hostels and small hotels, located near the sea, are also an interesting proposition. Campsites are also very popular. Before booking, check your reservation carefully. Some sites are located on hills and other places that are more difficult to access, especially for travellers without a car.
What to do?
The towns of the Costa Tropical are also an excellent starting point for trips closer and further afield.
Locally, we recommend a visit to one of the tropical fruit farms, the fish port in Motril and a visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting, as well as a local rum factory.
For a day trip, using public transport, we can go to Granada, Malaga, Nerja, Sierra Nevada, Alpujarra, among others.
The car offers more options, such as trips to Gibraltar, Tangier and others.
In our website we have some suggestions for tours even for groups of two people.
Travel assistant
We offer support with travel arrangements and during your stay on the Costa Tropical. With us you will save time, money, see and experience more. If you are travelling with a pet, we can also help you.
We will:
Help you find the best accommodation suitable for your needs. Alternatively, we will check the location and neighbourhood of the flat or hotel you have pre-selected yourself.
Provide a comfortable, inexpensive transfer from the airport to the flat or hotel. Individually or we will buy bus tickets from the airport to your chosen destination.
Find you the best car rental deals. Also with no credit card and deposit.
Prepare information about local excursions, hiking, offers for active tourists, according to your preferences. You will find many of these already on our website.
Buy tickets to the Alhambra in Granada. They are limited and must be bought in advance. We will help you organize a trip to Granada by bus.
Travelling with pets
Many airlines allow you to take your pet with you. Small animals travel on board in containers that fit under the seat. Larger ones in a special (heated) area below deck. They must travel in a special approved cage.
Alsa bus lines (public transport) allow pets up to 10kg to be transported, but beware: in the luggage compartment of the bus. That leaves individual transfers. Not all taxis and other carriers agree to transport animals. You need to ask about this in advance. Your pet can travel by taxi in a container or cage.
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