Playa Tropical
129 apartments in three blocks facing the beach. Find your apartment's number and floor on the plan – in Spain, they count from top left.
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Club Danesa · The community in Almuñécar
The Danish club
Dansk Spansk Samvirke is the Danish gathering place in town – with the Dannebrog under the ceiling, open sandwiches on Fridays and always someone to chat with.
- Friday meet-ups with Danish open sandwiches – 40–80 guests every week
- Billiards and pétanque regular weekly sessions
- Wine tastings, tapas evenings and a women's club
- First visit is free – membership €50 a year
Right now in Almuñécar · 1526–2026
500 years with the coat of arms
On 6 October 1526, the town was granted its coat of arms by Emperor Charles V. Throughout the autumn of 2026, the anniversary is being celebrated with exhibitions, processions and historical walks in the old town.
Read about the anniversary
History
It started with an advert in Berlingske Tidende
In 1968, Danes could reserve a fully furnished apartment in a new complex by Playa de Velilla. The condition was stated in the reservation: direct views over the Mediterranean.
Here is everything the association knew about the place, the town and life down there – so it isn't lost when Club Andalucia closes.
Read the storyPractical info
Buses, car hire, carpooling, parking, speed traps and TV channels – and what to do in the event of a breakdown.
Good advice →On your doorstep
Restaurants along the beach, a Spanish ice cream parlour and a Moroccan restaurant that was once given the recipe for Danish open sandwiches.
Local businesses →Read about Almuñécar and life by the sea
12-10-2026The Flight – from Denmark to Málaga and back home againAlmost everyone at Playa Tropical flies to Málaga. Here is everything gathered in one place: who flies from Denmark, live boards, …Read more →
28-09-2026Food traditionsThe cuisine in Almuñécar is the sea, the mountains and the Moors on a single plate: fresh fish from the coast, spices and honey from …Read more →
18-09-2026The town and its historyAlmuñécar is the largest town on the Costa Tropical, the Granada province's stretch of the Mediterranean coast. The mountains behind the town take the …Read more →
10-09-2026The beachesThe coast at Almuñécar is a string of beaches and small coves between the rocks. In 2026, the municipality received five blue flags – …Read more →- 24-08-2026Customs and etiquette in Spain – dos and don'tsSpaniards are open, warm and patient with tourists – but there are a few small things that make a big difference. A "buenos …Read more →
22-08-2026The good sea airMany who have stayed at Playa Tropical say the same thing: The air feels fresh and light, even on warm days. There is a …Read more →
Sun, food & wine
Tapas in the sunshine and a glass of vino tinto
From the beach bar with your toes in the sand to the Friday market in town – the good life is right on your doorstep.
Pizzeria Sapori★★★★★ 4.8 · no. 1 Italian in VelillaOur recommendation – a couple of minutes from the door
Eat and drinkAlmost 30 restaurants and beach bars a few minutes from the door
The restaurantsAntiguo Mesón and the neighbours along the beach road
The marketsMercadillos every day of the week in the surrounding towns
In the evening, the sun sets behind the mountains, and the sea turns to copper.
