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Saga Hosted Hotels
Hotel Helios Costa Tropical
Half Board Plus
7 nights
London Gatwick Airport
Almuñécar, Costa Tropical, Spain
50 minutes away from airport
This welcoming hotel is located beside the St Christopher’s pebble beach in the neighbourhood of San Cristóbal, close to the many attractions of Almuñécar.
Facilities
A buffet restaurant offering international cuisine and live cooking
Outdoor swimming pool (heated November to May)
Spa with jacuzzi and
sauna
Wi-Fi
There is a lift to all floors.
Nationwide shared chauffeur service– included on all departures from April 1, 2026
A nationwide return shared chauffeur service from your home to your UK departure point
Your holiday includes
Half Board
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Glass of wine with dinner
- Weekly paella lunch
International flights
Prices are based on return flights with easyJet or British Airways from London Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Maximum 20kg checked luggage, per person
Return transfers direct to you hotel
Plus
- Hosted drinks reception
- Porterage at your hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
Exceptional value every time
Saga Host
Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.
Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §
A price reduction of £20 is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Location
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The long flat promenade at the front of the hotel follows the pebble beach towards a headland, which divides and the bay and the centre of Almuñécar, which is just under one mile away. Here, you can explore the maze of narrow streets and attractive plazas in the Old Town, characterised by traditional Andalusian architecture. Historic highlights include the hilltop San Miguel Castle and Roman fish salting factory ruins. The area is also renowned for its tapas bars. The drive to/from the airport takes approximately 50 minutes
Out and about
There is an included weekly return shuttle service to Nerja, 13 miles away, or Granada, 50 miles away.
Nerja
The attractive town of Nerja boasts sandy beaches, a complex of caves with prehistoric paintings, the cliff-top Balcony of Europe offering panoramic views, and a historic, pedestrianised centre with shops and restaurants.
Granada
Among the city’s most well-known sights are the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace, built between 1232 and 1492, and the monumental Generalife gardens.
Address
Paseo De la Flores, Playa San Cristobel N12, E-18690 Almunecar, Granada
I’d recommend reading “As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning” by Laurie Lee before visiting Almuñecar. It’s one of the books that made me fall in love with Spain, and it makes sense of the seafront monument to an Englishman, who visited at the onset of the Spanish Civil War. The Hotel Helios Costa Tropical is a home from home for many of our guests, who have appreciated their strong focus on quality of service over the years. I suggest visiting the little square in the old town for a tapas lunch during your stay.
Richard Newsome, Head of Product
Hotel details
There is a buffet restaurant and a main lobby bar. Meals are buffet style with a choice of Mediterranean cuisine on offer. There is a live cooking station serving grilled meat and fresh fish, and a glass of wine is included with dinner.
There are water stations around the hotel and guests are encouraged to bring a refillable bottle in order to take advantage of this and to join the hotel in their sustainability pledge.
Breakfast is available between 0800 and 1030
Lunch is available between 1300 and 1500
Dinner is available between 1930 and 2200
232 rooms
Balcony with partial sea view
TV
Mini fridge.
All rooms have a bath with an overhead shower (walk-in showers are not available)
Guided orientation walks
Historical talk
Talk on Spanish culture and customs
Spanish lessons
Paella cookery demonstration and lunch – all fortnightly and subject to minimum numbers
There is a choice of optional excursions available for an extra cost, subject to availability.
Availability
Flight
Best deal
Apr 07, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
Tue - 06:45
Tue - 11:35
London Gatwick Airport
7 nights
From £925pp
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 21, 2026
Tue - 06:45
Tue - 11:35
London Gatwick Airport
7 nights
From £925pp
Apr 21, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
Tue - 06:45
Tue - 11:35
London Gatwick Airport
7 nights
From £925pp
Apr 28, 2026
May 05, 2026
Tue - 06:45
Tue - 11:35
London Gatwick Airport
7 nights
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Optional excursions
Alpujarras
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Situated against the southern slopes of Spain’s Sierra Nevada, the isolated La Alpujarra region gives you an authentic taste of Andalucian scenery. This is where you’ll witness whitewashed villages clinging to clifftops as you follow winding mountain roads and discover the delights of traditional bakeries selling homemade cakes and pastries. Moorish, in every sense. Alongside the magnificent valley views across the almond groves and sun-scorched vineyards, this area is also renowned for its Arabic history. After today’s excursion you’ll know all about the conflict between the Moors and the Christians, as well as being able to buy a few slices of delicious torta de almendras to tuck into once you’re back at the hotel.
Málaga
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We’ll enjoy the majority of the day in Andalucia’s second largest city as we make the most of Malaga’s Moorish architecture and legendary seafood dishes. Cultural highlights include the ancient Alcazaba fortress and Roman amphitheatre as well as the Cathedral of the Incarnation and the historic fountain within the Plaza del Obispo. There are also lots of tucked away tapas bars to tempt you into a laid-back afternoon of grazing and no trip is complete without searching the Central Market Atarazanas for marinated anchovies on toast. If you’re looking for a spot of retail therapy, Calle Marqués de Larios is renowned for boutiques and designer stores as well as some of Spain’s most expensive residences.
Tropical Valley
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Discover one of Andalucia’s best kept secrets as we travel to the whitewashed village of Frigiliana. This is one of the most beautiful traditional towns in Malaga province with cobbled streets and wooden doorways bursting with bougainvillea and pastel shaded pots. From here we’ll head to the Tropical Valley where citrus groves and fertile farmland provide a real taste of the good life in southern Spain.
Nerja Caves and Frigiliana
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Today we’ll visit two of Malaga province’s most impressive attractions, the Nerja caves and the traditional village of Frigiliana. Starting with the prehistoric caves, we’ll journey underground and enjoy a guided tour of the expansive subterranean system. It’s an immersive experience with spotlights on stalactites and stalagmites as well as silent chambers adorned in ancient artwork. Next, we’ll visit one of the prettiest villages in Andalucia, Frigiliana. Here you’ll find whitewashed walls bathed in bougainvillea a Moorish old quarter with narrow streets paved in mosaics. After taking in the panoramic sea views from the castle ruins, we’ll spend time browsing the bodegas (shops) and enjoying a glass or two of Frigiliana’s famous sweet dessert Moscatel wine.
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