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Salobrena, Fortress, Andalusia, Holiday Rental

Salobreña

​Salobreña used to be a hub of the sugar cane industry in the region, however, the last sugarmill closed in 2006, ending the production of cane sugar in all of Europe. Thus nowadays Salobreña builds its economy on tourism. This is clearly reflected in the layout of the town.

 

The old part, covering the hill with the remnants of a moorish fortress on top, is one of the typical Andalusian, whitewashed villages with narrow, steep and sometimes stepped lanes, providing that intimate feeling the villages are known for. A stroll up the hill to the fortress is worth a short stop on your way to Granada or when you drive up the coast, for example to visit the Nerja caves. 

 

This old part is surrounded by stretches of tourist villages, hotels, golf courses and other facilities along the coastline all the way to Motril.

 

The fortress is located on a crag, prominently rising from the plains. It used to be the summer residence of the moorish rulers of Granada. After the reconquista it was used as a prison, but as its strategic relevance diminished, fell into disrepair. The restored portion visible today gives only a small impression of what it looked like in its original state.

 

It's mostly the views and the stroll through the old village that make it worth visiting.

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