Tropical fruit from Costa Tropical de Granada – ENG

Tropical fruit from Costa Tropical de Granada

It takes only 45 minutes to discover the tropical coast of Europe. From September avocadoes, mangoes and cherimoya are in their ripening season. Costa Tropical de Granada is the leading European producer and exporter of these fruits. The Mediterranean coast of Granada is a true paradise for growing fruit – in itself making this warm, quiet corner full of history well worth a visit. These tropical crops were imported here in the middle of the 20th century and the ideal climate conditions, with an mean temperature of 20ºC and 320 sunny days per year, guarantee splendid harvests.

Montefrio – One of the most beautiful villages in the world – ENG

Montefrio – One of the most beautiful villages in the world

Situated only 55 minutes from the Jupiter Park resort, Montefrio was considered one of the ten most beautiful villages on Earth by National Geographic in 2015. The visual power of the landscape and architecture of the village situated in Poniente de Granada will grab your attention immediately. The first eye-catching sight in Montefrio is that of the monumental complex of Iglesia de la Villa, situated on the top of the rock in a wonderful architectural arrangement. At its base you will find Casa de Oficios and the Iglesia de la Encarnación church, with an interesting round plan inspired by the Pantheon of Agrippa in Rome. All this is set in the breathtaking frame of the diversified surrounding landscape.