Salobrena tourist information

Salobrena is situated in Costa Tropical in Granada, in the south of Spain. The fantastic sea at your feet where diving is marvellous, and the snowed mountains in Sierra Nevada just at your back give you the chance to plan a skiing day in a short drive with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and down to the sea. This is what makes it a delightful place to visit, at any time of the year.

The centre of Salobreña, which is built on an impressive rock, is a maze of white houses making up the picturesque districts of Brocal, Albaycín, La Fuente and La Loma. There is no need for a map - just wander at will. Even if you don’t know which direction you are heading in, it will nearly always be either upwards or downwards!


Right on top of the rock, 105 metres above sea level, is the Arabic
fortified castle, the Castillo. Every year the castle attracts thousands of visitors, and the best views are obtainable from this high point.


Just below the castle is the parish church, built on the site of an old mosque and distinguished by a Moorish style arch.


The other main feature of Salobreña is its wide beach, split in two by Peñon rock. The beach, although a short walk away from the town itself is the location of several “chiringuitos” (beach bars), very popular restaurants and bars with locals and tourists alike.


To find out more about the physical history of Salobreña, the museum, found inside the municipal library, is well worth a visit. With the help of a model and visual aids, the museum tells how Salobreña was once practically an island before the river gradually deposited its sediment to form the rich delta which along with the climate explains the abundance of crops such as sugar cane.


Like any other Spanish town or village, Salobreña has its share of traditional festivals and fairs. Semana Santa (Holy Week) is worth experiencing just to see how on earth they manage to carry the “tronos”, up and down the awkwardly narrow sloping streets. Then from the 24th to the 29th of June the people of Salobreña celebrate their San Juan and San Pedro fair which is followed in October by the festival in honour of the Virgin of the Rosario, the patron of Salobreña.

The summer season brings many concerts and shows to Salobreña, many of which take place by night in the spectacular setting of the Arabic castle. One of these events not to be missed is the “Lucero del Alba” flamenco festival turning the historic castle into a romantic setting for a delightful display of traditional music and dancing.