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La Mamola Winter Sunset Dec 2010.

Costa Tropical Properties — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:35:11 +0000

Beautiful end to a winter’s day in La Mamola, on the Costa Tropical region of Granada in Southern Spain.

La Mamola Beach & Promenade Improvements June 2010.

Costa Tropical Properties — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:53:39 +0000

A few pictures showing that the improved sea defence and beach and promenade improvements are still going at full steam !

Jellyfish

Costa Tropical Properties — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:27:13 +0000

Jellyfish have been spotted already in early June 2010, on the beach at La Mamola on the Costa Tropical in Souther Spain. The picture shows the result of a sting from last summer.

The best cure for a jelly fish sting in apparently vinegar!!

New Terminal Opening Malaga Airport

Costa Tropical Properties — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:11:05 +0000

Five years of work finally came to a head on Monday as the third terminal at the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport in Malaga was officially opened. King Juan Carlos, accompanied by Queen Sofia, addressed the 500 strong crowd of institutional representatives from political, touristic, economic, aeronautical and communication spheres, describing the new building as “light and transparent” and in keeping with its “advanced technology”, also stressing that the extension of the aerodrome would energise the economic and tourist activity of Andalucía. He added “The Queen joins me to express our happiness at the inauguration of this new, modern and splendid terminal T3 of Malaga Airport. This will reinforce its prominent position in the dense network of airports in Spain”. The Monarch also commented that this is the oldest aerodrome that has maintained its original location in Spain (the first flight landed in El Rompedizo on 9 March 1919).
However, he also made clear the fact that the airport’s influence would transcend regional boundaries, making it an important part of “the wide and extensive modernisation of airport infrastructure” that will ensure “greater internal mobility and cohesion as well as better international connections”.
Special thanks were offered to Aena (association of Spanish airports and air navigation), architect Bruce Fairbanks, the construction consortium made up of Ferrovial and Sando, and “all the directors, technicians and workers who have poured all their efforts into the execution of this project”. The King also took the opportunity to offer his sympathy and support for those affected by the recent storms in Andalucía.

Financial Assistance From the Junta

Costa Tropical Properties — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:58:01 +0000

The Junta De Andalucia announced a new scheme last week to try and improve the purchase of new promotions throught the region.

The scheme assists individuals dependant upon their own financial circumstances. The banks supporting the new development will offer to prospective buyers up to 100% of the purchase price of the property. However should the bank only offer 80% for example, the Junta will offer a “top up” of between 9,000 – 15,000 and finance on this amount will only be paid on half the monthly payments for up to 3 years.

Thereafter, the amount financed by the Junta can be added to the value of the loan. The Junta are promoting the idea that the loan will be no more than an individual would pay for purchasing a Car!

The scheme covers 4,100 properties that are owned by promoters and 13,200 properties that are now owned by the banks.

The website that provides more information on this scheme is as follows:
tuviviendaenandalucia.es

Collapsing Old N340 Coastal Road.

Costa Tropical Properties — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:15:22 +0000

Large Cracks Have Appeared And Getting Bigger.

Due to possibly the worst rainfall in 60 years, the old N340 coastal road has take a severe battering, and is starting to slip towards the cliff edge overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

This route connects La Mamola to Castell de Ferro, and has many businesses along this stretch, with the road being utilised by around 1500 people per day. A petition has been set up by some of the local land owners afected by the land slip, and is being handed in to the townhall in Rubite to try and get the repairs carried out as soon as possible.

It is estimated that the remedial works necessary to repair the damage, will be in the region of 2,000 Euros.

La Herradura Quality Villa With Pool & Gardens For Rent.

Costa Tropical Properties — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:57:13 +0000

Villa El Gallo is located above La Herradura bay on the Punta de la Mona with exceptional views of the beach, village and mountains and good access to the N340 motorway
This luxury, five bedroom villa, is situated in a beautiful, quiet complex of detached properties, approached by a secure, gated entrance with lovely pine woodlands. It affords magnificent and quite exceptional sea views over the bay of La Herradura with a backdrop of the mountains beyond. Stunning sun-sets and spectacular views across the bay are just part of the charm of this villa. The south-facing gardens are an ideal place to soak up the last of the sun at the end of the day, with a glass of wine as you relax and unwind on your holiday.
The Area
La Herradura is one of the few remaining un-spoilt villages on the Costa Tropical that can offer a truly Spanish experience in a wonderful, tranquil environment. The town is situated on the beach road with many outside bars and restaurants offering first rate food and service – a great place to spend time with family and friends. Water sports, tennis, walking, sailing, horse riding and hang gliding are some of the many activities that are available. Granada, Las Alpujarras Mountains and the Sierra Nevada skiing are all within easy travelling distance. The nearest town, Almunecar, is 3 miles east and Nerja is 10 miles west. La Herradura offers everything you need for a first rate holiday. Malaga or Granada Airport 50 mins away.

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30 Million Euros to make the Costa Tropical a Tourist Destination

Costa Tropical Properties — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:42:50 +0000

The Costa Tropical now faces its big chance!

Yesterday the Councilor for Tourism of the Junta de Andalucía, Luciano Alonso, went ot Motril to announce an investment of 30 million euros which will completely transform the Costa Tropical as a tourist destination, making it larger and stronger. The regional government will provide up to 18 million euros of the total amount and the rest will be financed by the municipalities and entrepreneurs.

After hearing the good news that Alonso brought to the coast yesterday,the president of the association entrepreneurs, Julio Rodriguez, said that this means a lot to the region and it is a springboard to take that final leap in the tourism for many people working in the sector on the coast.

The Sustainable Tourism Initiative (STI)-aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the region as a tourist destination by promoting and offering quality accommodation that complements that of ‘ sun and beach ‘. As he told the counselor to provide kindness and good weather is not enough, so we must seek other avenues that may be attractive to tourists.

The initiative, which will be implemented over the next four years in collaboration with the Association of Sustainable Tourism on the Costa Tropical and will benefit the 19 municipalities in this area: Albondón, Albuñol, Almuñécar, Los Guájares, Gualchos, Itrabo, Jete, Lentegí, Lújar, Molvízar, Motril Murtas, Otívar, Polopos, Rubite Salobreña, Sorvilán, Turon and Velez de Benaudalla.

The adviser said the plan will prioritise action aimed at promoting a range of quality accommodation in all municipalities in the area, improving the range of leisure and development of segments and the interior, cultural, & gastronomic delights. Alonso made it very clear that the Costa Tropical has great potential: it is one of the sites which can grow and that “can and must do so” under two premises: the pursuit of excellence and not be great destruction. “It has sun, sand,and one of the most visited monuments in Spain, the Alhambra.

Cane/Rum
Also indicated was the need to seek to publicise details of indigenous identity as sugar cane and rum, which will promote the use of new technologies and to install energy saving systems clean. Commonwealth President and Mayor of Motril, Carlos Rojas, said on behalf of the district be “very pleased and very grateful” for the investment to be made on the Coast. “The largest of the province of Granada”.

The investment managed by the Sustainable Tourism Association in which the entrepreneurs in the region have an important role. The current president, Julio Rodriguez, recalled how long it has been demanding a firm commitment of the Government of Andaluia and yesterday has finally made palpable. It has come after much previous work, which has been very difficult to combine different political ideals and thoughts. Thus, in his words, made a statement to each of the mayors of the municipalities in the district who have put their efforts in making tourism initiative a reality.

Underwater Secrets Of The Costa Tropical

Costa Tropical Properties — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:44:29 +0000

What lurks at the bottom of the sea? It’s not a riddle, but a question of knowledge!

Los Yesos, a small hamlet situated on the sea front just off the N340 Coastal motorway on the Costa Tropical, is about to reveal these hidden secrets. A new Flora Marine Exhibition Centre is to be built on the site of the old school on the promenade. Works are due to start in December 2009, will consist of several phases.

The primary objective of the museum is to present people with comprehensive understanding of the marine enviroment via explanatory and educational materials.

Costa Tropical Motorway Progress

Costa Tropical Properties — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:16:19 +0000

The Costa Tropical stretch of the new A7/E15 coastal motorway is well underway, as can be seen from the photographs taken in November 2009. The two new tunnels sitting between La Mamola and Haza de Trigo are now completed, and works is also at a similar stage above Melicena.