Durcal is a pleasant town of winding narrow streets and pretty houses in the Lecrin Valley. Close to Granada, Durcal holiday rentals are well positioned for exploring the historic city, coastal beaches and Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is known for its citrus groves and historically grew sugar cane.
Explore the town of Durcal with its flat red-tile roofs and see the landmark iron bridge. The local cuisine should definitely be sampled in restaurants and consists of delicious sausages, roast lamb and tasty game stews. Explore the Ermita San Blas Convent, visit the Penon de los Moros, or Rock of the Moors and look for the Pilar del la Plaza as well as the Roman bridge. The valleys of Las Alpujarras are ideal for trekking, cycling and nature spotting in the fresh mountain air amidst hillsides covered with wild thyme and rosemary. The nearby Costa Tropical has small coves and sandy beaches for sunbathing, swimming and watersports. Diving, fishing, boat trips, wind surfing and sailing are just some of the great things to do nearby.
Granada is just 27 km from Durcal holiday villas and offers excellent shopping and magnificent architecture. Looking down from above is the Alhambra Palace with its thick walled fortress and lovely water gardens. Take a tour of the historic palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Motril is known for its agriculture and is a good base for shopping. It also has some pleasant sandy beaches. Further along the coast is Nerja, one of the most popular attractions in the area with lovely beaches and the famous Caves of Nerja. The pretty promenade is known as the Balcony of Europe and is ideal for evening strolls.
Holiday villas in Durcal enjoy a sub-tropical climate as the Costa Tropical name suggests. From October to March temperatures hover between 17-21°C (63-70°F). From April to September temperatures are between 21-30°C (70-86°F). The wettest season is in the winter, particularly in December which has 121mm (5 inches). There is no rain at all during June, July and August.
The nearest airport to Durcal holiday rentals is Granada (GRX) Airport which is about 29 km away. However it only has internal flights from Madrid. Almeria (LEI) Airport is around 107 km drive away. The airport is located about 10 km east of Almeria city centre and is served by easyJet, BMI Baby, Monarch and Ryanair. They fly into Almeria airport daily and offer cheap flights from the UK. Another convenient option is Malaga (AGP) Airport at 90 km which is served by many low cost airlines from all over Europe. A hire car is essential to reach the Granada province and explore the area.
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