Salobreña

The white houses of Salobreña spread across a large rock formation, crowned by a 10th-century castle overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and sugar cane fields.

The settlement transformed from a Phoenician trading post named Salambina to a Roman port called Segalvina, later becoming the Moorish stronghold Salawbiniya.

The town preserves ancient traditions through its twice-weekly markets, where local farmers sell tropical fruits and fresh products from the Guadalfeo Valley.

Visitors can reach Salobreña by regular bus services from Granada, located 77 kilometers away, or through the A-7 coastal highway from Malaga.

The municipality maintains Europe's last operational sugar cane factory in La Caleta district, continuing a cultivation tradition introduced by the Moors.

Location: Province of Granada

Capital city: Salobreña

Elevation above the sea: 95 m

Part of: distrito notarial de Motril, Mancomunidade de Concellos da Costa Tropical de Granada, Granadin Coast

Shares border with: Almuñécar, Ítrabo, Molvízar, Los Guájares, Vélez de Benaudalla, Motril

Address: 18680 Salobreña, Granada, Spain 18680 Salobreña

Website: http://ayto-salobrena.es

GPS coordinates: 36.74667,-3.58694

Latest update: July 5, 2025 15:07