Almuñécar · Costa Tropical · Since 1969
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History

About the history

It all started with an advertisement in Berlingske Tidende in 1968. A few years later, three white blocks stood by Playa de Velilla, and a whole small Danish community had moved in by the Mediterranean. Here you can follow the history of Playa Tropical and Club Andalucia decade by decade.

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Aerial photo from the 1970s with the three blocks of Playa Tropical alone by the beach
Aerial photo from the 1970s with the three blocks of Playa Tropical alone by the beach

Who wrote the history?

The history is told by Preben Mikkelsen, who for many years was chairman of Club Andalucia. He collected documents, pictures, and accounts from the early buyers and from the club magazines over the years. His work is the basis for the chapters here.

The chapters