5 minutes walk into La Herradura, the principal tourist town (though very Spanish in feel and unspoilt) on a part of the southern coast of Andalucia, known as the Costa Tropical, in the province of Granada. The Costa Tropical runs from Nerja to Motril and is characterised by rugged cliffs falling to the sea and a sub-tropical climate making it an all year resort with an average of 18C in the winter and 28C in the summer. The area is the most beautiful and sunniest in Spain. It is ideally located being only 1 hour from Granada and the Alhambra and the ski-ing resorts of the Sierra Nevada. Charter 45" Yacht Optomist for full day, half day or sunset cruises. Day trips can be organised around the coast with a champagne reception, photo stop at a remote beach for snorkelling and refreshments. Above'n'Below offer excellent watersports including jet-skiing, ringo rides and scuba diving to name a few. There are many tennis courts where visitors can play. These can be booked in advance and are inexpensive. Three golf courses are within easy reach of La Herradura. These are not championship courses but are located in beautiful surroundings and are substantially cheaper than some of the more prestigious courses around Marbella. A typical example is Campo De Golf at Salobrena. This is a 15 minute drive and is located on the beach. The club house, restaurant and bar are all newly built. The course is 2 x 9 holes . The green fees are approx 22 Euros (£12.50). For the family who would like to play a couple of rounds of golf while on holiday this is highly recommended. Horse-riding for all ages can be booked with Karen. Numerous chiringuito's, restaurants, tapas bars and small shops Almunecar is only 5 minutes drive with commercial centre, water park, old town, castle, bird park, museum, Friday market, night clubs Nerja is 10 minutes drive with infamous Nerja caves and many pretty beaches.