Granada and the Coast to Málaga

By John - Public - 56 Notes - 1 member

Granada and its free tapas, the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada, the Lecrín valley, the Costa Tropical from Motril and Salobreña to Almuñécar and La Herradura, then Nerja, Frigiliana and the centre of Málaga. Practical first: tickets, buses, markets, what to watch out for. More of Spain: - Canary Islands in Winter

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Costa Tropical - pebble beachesAlmuñécar and Salobreña beaches are pebbly and drop off quickly. Water shoes help; keep small kids close.KidsGood to knowBy John
Granada - Alhambra with kidsUnder 12 free, but book their tickets too. Strollers struggle on the gravel and steps; a carrier is easier.KidsGood to knowBy John
Mijas - Mayan Monkey chocolate workshopChocolate shop in Mijas with chocolate-making workshops for kids. One we'd book again.KidsFoodBy John
El Chorro - Caminito del ReyA boardwalk along the walls of the Gaitanes gorge, one way from the Ardales end south to El Chorro, with a shuttle bus back (2.50 EUR). Book a timed ticket ahead (10 EUR). Children under 8 aren't allowed, and those over 8 need ID or the family book to prove their age.Nature and day tripsKidsBy John
Alpujarras - acequia walks from CapileiraMarked loops along the old irrigation channels (acequias) of the Poqueira gorge, starting from Capileira, the top of the three white villages. About 1.5 hours' drive from Granada.Nature and day tripsKidsBy John

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