“If you are lucky enough to live at the beach, you are lucky enough!” And if you are lucky enough to get to the Costa Tropical this year, here’s our Granada Beach bucket list for 2020.
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Sophie Russell-Ross
Founder of the GranadaSpain site, Sophie also runs a web design and writing business Bird on the Hill. She spent 7 years living in La Alpujarra, the Southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and is still a regular visitor to the area. In previous lives, she worked in events production and marketing in Hong Kong and London.
Playa La Joya
This secluded, little-known nudist beach, not far from Torre Nueva is usually very quiet due to tricky access down a 500-metre stairway.
Playa La Rijana
For those who prefer something a little more secluded check out nearby pretty Cala de la Rijana. This is a very popular spot with scuba-divers.
Sotillo, Castell de Ferro
Castell de Ferro is a small fishing village with a well maintained urban beach with boardwalk that is popular in high season.
La Rábita
Located at the most eastern end of the Costa Tropical this urban beach is well maintained and quite popular with the Spanish in high season.
Playa el Ruso
A secluded nudist beach situated 1.5 km west of La Rábita. The remoteness means you won’t find any chiringuitos on this beach.
Calahonda Beach
Very popular family-friendly urban beach with boardwalk, restaurants and playground.
Playa de la Charca/Solamar
Known to some as Playa de la Peñon this is the larger of the two main beaches at Salobreña.
Cabria and Curumbico
One of our favourites. Easy to access, ideal for families, with two great restaurants and sunbeds and umbrellas to hire.
Barranco de Enmedio
A picturesque little cove, only accessible by foot in high season. If you don’t mind a bit of a walk, it’s well worth it to enjoy calm clear waters great for swimming.
