The crystal-clear waters of the Costa Tropical are just 40 minutes from La Alpujarra, and there are dozens of beaches to choose from...

Salobreña is the nearest, with a huge beach and wide promenade (not to mention a terrific steak restaurant right on the beach!)

...while Playa Cantarrijan is a little more off the beaten track, and has a couple of fantastic seafood restaurants overlooking the Mediterranean.

Guests at The Mill can drive straight over the Sierra Contraviesa from Cadiar and drop down to Castell de Ferro...