Salobrena’s rocktop pueblo and 12th-century castle gaze over its lower town of apartments, hotels, shops, and sand-and-pebble beaches. Climb the pueblo’s bougainvillea-lined lanes to the castle ruins and 16th-century Church of the Rosary (Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario); graze on tapas at hole-in-the-wall bars; and visit viewpoints for sweeping panoramas over the plains and sea below. Alternatively, hit one of Salobrena’s beaches and savor its beachfront restaurants, markets, and nightlife.
When you want to don your explorer’s hat, plenty of attractions and activities beckon. Explore Salobrena’s Old Town and surrounding countryside independently by self-drive vehicle, or book a guided day trip to Granada’s magnificent Alhambra Palace. Other options include sightseeing cruises from nearby Motril or La Caleta, or kayaking and scuba-diving from local beaches.