Costa Tropical & the surrounding areas

The east side of Malaga offers a slower pace of life and is considered a haven for residents seeking magnificent scenery and facilities but in more tranquil environment than west of Malaga.

The area is expected to boom within the next few years due to the planned investment and infrastructure of new golf courses and further town developments.

The combination of natural beauty of the cliffs, crystal water lakes and authentic Spanish white villages, such as La Vinuela, have contributed to the area’s growing popularity in contrast to its busier counterparts. Coastal towns such as Rincon de la Victoria, Torre del Mar , Torrox Costa, Nerja, la Herradura and Almunecar are different in character, some larger than others, but all offer clean sandy beaches, traditional architecture, international cuisine and a typical Mediterranean atmosphere.

With its sub-tropical temperatures Axarquia is known for the best climate in Europe. This comarca (district) is bordered by the Mediterranean to the south and mountains which shelter the area, to the north. Covering 1,021 square kilometres of territory within the eastern extreme of Andalucia’s province of Malaga, Axarquia stretches from the eastern side of Malaga to the best of Nerja and inland to Alfarnate.

Until a few years ago when rural tourism took off, Axarquia was one of Andalucia’s forgotten areas. Major attractions are the spectacular unspoilt countryside and coastal villages. The hill and mountain scenery are ablaze with flowers and blossom from January onwards. Shepherds lead their goats and sheep through hills and valleys, eagles soar the skies and pretty, unspoiled white villages abound, each having a version of local sweet wine made from sundried grapes.

"The Costa Topical is a land of gaiety, colour, fiestas and natural produce from the sea and land providing a healthy, fun and economic lifestyle."

Axarquia is a land of contrast where high mountains look down upon the beautiful beaches of the Costa Tropical. The highest of the mountains, in the northeast of the area, is La Maroma which reaches an altitude of 6,500 feet and is snow-capped in the winter in contrast to the sunbathers on the beaches below. There are many undeveloped villages and towns in the inland regions and still some remain on the coast. Mules are still used as a means of transport and bullocks can be seen ploughing the fields. At the same time the larger coastal resorts provide a nightlife until the sun rises and all facilities the visitor or resident might desire. The Costa Tropical is a land of gaiety, colour, fiestas and natural produce from the sea and land providing a healthy, fun and economic lifestyle.