Moorish and Modern Gardens of Spain QQQ+

Address

Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Paseo de San Cristobal, 12 E-18690, Almuñécar, Granada, Spain

Introduction

The locally rated 3-star Hotel Helios Costa Tropical (3Q+) is a long term favourite with Saga guests – relax in the balmy climate and enjoy exploring the lovely region of Andalusia.

Accommodation

Most of the 232 bedrooms have a balcony with partial sea views. Most rooms have a shower over the bath. Several rooms have walk-in showers (these rooms will be without a sea view).

Television
Telephone
Hairdryer
Minibar
Safe

Food and Drink

All meals are buffet-style plus a glass of local wine per person is included with dinner. Complimentary tea and coffee is served in the bar between 4pm and 5pm every afternoon.

Entertainment

During your stay, enjoy the following programme of activities and entertainment. Some activities may be at an extra charge and activities may change from time to time.

• Organ player twice a week
• Flamenco show once a week
• Daily entertainment programme
• Talk on Spanish culture and customs (fortnightly)
• Spanish lessons
• Paella demonstration (fortnightly, subject to minimum numbers)
• Bike hire (extra charge)

Other experiences you may like to enjoy include:

• Visit the Castle of San Miguel (extra charge approx: €2.50 pensioners / €4 adult ticket)
• Walk through the Chirimoya and other fruit plantations backing onto the town
• Take the bus to Caleta la Guardia and descend to the old rum factory on the seafront and the cobbled seafront streets into Salobrena

Other Hotel Information

The hotel offers a good selection of facilities including a spa that offers treatments for an extra charge. The outdoor pool is heated from November to March and the hotel provide towels at no cost. The hotel is fully heated and air-conditioned. All hotel floors can be accessed by lift.