Overview of Available Excursions

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Almuñécar and La Herradura form the perfect base from which visitors can explore the local area or take an inland trip. On offer are some of the most wonderful sights that Andalucia has to offer. Spectacular mountain scenery, unspoilt white villages, unforgettable historic monuments, Europe's most southern ski resort... They're all there within easy reach of the coast and can be comfortably visited in a day's outing.

As a small taste of what you can find inland, we recommend a trip along Almuñécar's fertile Tropical Valley. Starting in the rich fruit orchards that line the banks of the Rio Verde, this route can be followed high into the hills passing through the villages of Jete and Otívar, and ending up in the small but attractive village of Lentegí in the Sierra Chaparral. Following the road even further towards Granada, then down into the steep valley, you can visit the delightful Junta de los Rios. Waterfalls, rock pools and some magnificent scenery greet the visitor in this protected natural area.

If you follow the Rio Seco instead of the Rio Verde, you will find a whole new countryside leading up to the Peña Escrita park, high in the hills that form the northern border of the municipality. Hiking, horse-riding and magnificent views await the visitor.

Back on the coast and heading west from Almuñécar, you will find the Nerja Caves. This huge cave system boasts the largest stalactic pillar in the world and is as impressive as it is beautifully lit. From there it's a short hop to Nerja town on the coast or to the popular white village of Frigilana in the hills.

Travelling east from Almuñécar, its a short drive to Salobreña with its sugar-cube old town topped by Moorish fortifications.

Without some form of limitation we could go on forever. Inland is a very big place! So, to start with, we've only listed the principal inland attractions that can be visited comfortably on a day's excursion.

The Alpujarras are the series of mountain foothills that lie between the Sierra Nevada and the sea. Steep valleys, ancient villages and spectacular views greet the visitor.

Granada city, last capital of the Moorish kings, is the most popular excursion destination from the coast and highly recommended, if only for its delightful Alhambra Palace, although there's enough to keep anyone busy there for a few days.

A short drive from the city, close to the highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada mountains, lies the popular ski resort of Solynieve. This is Europes's most southerly ski station and site of the 1996 World Ski Championships.

Numerous travel agencies and specialist companies offer organised excursions, from a visit to a local flamenco show to a weekend in Seville. Many of the local excursions can be arranged through the larger hotels or directly with a travel agency.

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