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Exterior Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Spain
Relax on the hotel terrace, Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Spain
Blue Bar looking out to sea, Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Spain
Lounge/bar area, Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Spain
A side sea view room, Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Spain

From £2,395pp

Including flights

Saga Hosted Hotels

Special Interest

Language holidays

Learn Spanish in Andalucia on the Costa Tropical

  • Half Board Plus

  • 28 nights

  • London Gatwick Airport

  • Almuñécar, Costa Tropical, Spain

  • 50 minutes away from airport

Dive into the art of the Spanish language on a four-week course at a local language school, set across the road from the botanical gardens in Almuñécar and just 10 minutes' walk from your hotel. Lessons are once a day, five days a week and cater for all abilities. The rest of your trip is yours to spend relaxing and exploring pretty Almuñécar while putting what you’ve learnt into practice.

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

  • Expert host
  • 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 £80 is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.

Included excursions

1 hour Spanish lessons per day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks (20 hours total)

1 hour Spanish lessons per day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks (20 hours total)

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If you’ve always dreamed of learning another language or would like to brush up on your skills, this holiday will help you do just that. Lessons are once a day, five days a week over four weeks and cater to all abilities.

Location

Helios Tropical Map

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

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

Best deal

May 2026

1 departure

From £2,395pp

Flight

Best deal

May 05, 2026
Jun 02, 2026

Tue - 06:45

Tue - 11:35

London Gatwick Airport

28 nights

From £2,395pp

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Important information

§Underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited and subject to medical screening or a price reduction if not required. Pre-departure cancellation cover is provided by Saga and only available when taking out the included insurance.