Work has now begun on the first section of the future Coastal Path of the Costa Tropical. This milestone marks the launch of one of the most ambitious projects for the restoration, accessibility, and enhancement of Granada’s coastal front, which will connect Almuñécar and Salobreña along a route of nearly 24 kilometres.
The groundbreaking event was attended by the President of the Provincial Council of Granada, Francis Rodríguez, accompanied by the Deputy for Public Works, José Ramón Jiménez, the mayors of the municipalities involved, business representatives, and various groups from the Costa Tropical. Rodríguez highlighted the significance of this milestone:
“We continue to make dreams come true in the province of Granada. Every stone we lay and every project we set in motion is the result of a firm commitment to our municipalities and a forward-looking vision for our coast. Today, we take a decisive step towards making the Coastal Path a reality — an infrastructure that will improve accessibility and mobility and allow people to enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Mediterranean.”
A Route That Will Transform Access to the Coast
This first section, known as Path 1, has a budget of €1,210,510.86 and an execution period of 16 months. The route runs entirely along the coastline of Almuñécar, from the provincial border with Málaga to the municipal limits of Salobreña. It also includes a spur that will connect with the N-340, providing direct access to the Cantarriján beach car park.
The main route starts at the Cantarriján stream crossing and ends at a dirt track that leads to the N-340 near Barranco de Enmedio beach. As part of the project, several iconic viewpoints — Peñón del Lobo, Cerro Gordo, Punta de la Mona and Torre del Diablo — will be upgraded to improve rest areas and enhance the scenic experience.
Boosting Active Tourism and Enjoyment of the Natural Environment
The new path will enable outdoor activities such as hiking, running and cycling, while also providing safe and accessible coastal walks. Its design aims to promote both recreational use and the connection between natural areas of high environmental value, making it a driver of tourism and environmental appreciation in the Costa Tropical.
The Mayor of Almuñécar, Juan José Ruiz Joya, expressed his satisfaction with the start of the project, which “will connect the natural area of Cerro Gordo with the Cabria zone, offering a new route for sport, walking and enjoying nature”, also emphasising its social and tourism benefits.
With construction now underway, the Costa Tropical takes another step towards creating a coastal corridor that aims to become one of the region’s most outstanding natural and scenic attractions along the Andalusian Mediterranean.
