Overview:
The Costa Tropical, in southern Andalucia, is a relatively new name for the stretch of coastline between Almunecar and Almeria which was previously part of the Costa del Sol. The costa takes its name from the sub-tropical climate which enables the cultivation of exotic crops. With warm winters and long hot summers, the average year round temperature is 20C. Airports servicing the area are at Almeria and Granada and to the west at Malaga.
Since the filming of Lawrence of Arabia near Almeria, and many paella westerns since, the countryside at the far eastern end of the Costa Tropicalhas been compared to the sunbaked state of Arizona. As one travels westwards towards Almunecar the coastline becomes greener with cliffs and secluded sandy coves, in places resembling the Costa Brava.
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