Salobreña: History, Coves and Trails
Culture and History
During the Nasrid Sultanate from the 13th to the 15th century, the Alcazaba of Castillo de Salobreña served as a retreat for the sultan from the late 14th century onwards. During the Nasrid period, the Alcazaba also served as a prison for members of the sultan’s family who had fallen from favour.
The Museo Histórico de Salobreña uses augmented reality, holograms and simulators. The museum also features touchscreens, interactive audiovisual media and themed scenography.
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario was built in the 16th century on the site of a former mosque. It was designed in the Mudéjar style.
La Bóveda is still preserved today. The vaulted passage formed part of Salobreña’s former defensive system and served as the main entrance to the medina.
Archaeological work in the upper palace area of Castillo de Salobreña in 2014–2015 identified the room that presumably housed the main residence, as well as a bathhouse adjoining it to the northeast.
Coast and Landscape
Punta del RÃo is a natural beach next to the mouth of the Guadalfeo. Birdwatching opportunities are available there.
El Caletón and El Cambrón are small coves with calm waters. Their seabeds are suitable for diving and snorkelling; both coves can be reached on foot via coastal paths.
Playa de La Guardia combines coarse sand and pebbles with beach bars, showers and toilets.
Rural paths such as the Camino del Canal, the Camino de Lobres and the Camino del Gambullón lead from Salobreña town centre through orchards and agricultural terraces. Along these paths, visitors can watch birds and experience the Vega landscape.
Trails and Walks
The Senda Mediterránea from Salobreña to Almuñécar is 14.54 km long. The outward journey can be made on foot or by bicycle; a bus option is available for the return journey.
A circular route of around 5.3 km is called Senda Mediterránea. It has a moderate level of difficulty and leads to the ZEP (Zona de Especial Protección) La Caleta, which visitors discover along this route.
An easy circular route is approximately 10.6 km long. It passes through cultivated areas with cherimoya trees and other tropical fruit trees.
The official Salobreña audio guide offers narrated circular walks for historical strolls through the town and its surroundings.
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Cuisine
The Saborea Salobreña programme offers workshops and tastings featuring local products as well as tropical and seafood cuisine.
The gastronomic route in Salobreña can be explored on foot. It leads to bars, taverns and restaurants offering traditional cuisine, creative tapas and fish from the Costa Tropical.
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