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The most popular and well developed tourist resort. An international package holiday destination. Lacks nothing in facilities. If you walk westwards along the beach (take water) within half an hour of leaving the resort you will probably not be able to see another human being.
Ayala Polo Club was founded shortly after 1964 when Enrique Zóbel, nephew of Joseph McMicking (founder of Sotogrande), built Sotogrande's first polo ground, known as the ‘Playa’ field, located between what is today Sotogrande’s Real Golf Club and the beach.
Check the live departure board for Faro airport on the Algarve in southern Portugal. Gateway to Huelva province and western Andalucia.
Spaniards are fairly relaxed about tipping etiquette. However service is not usually included in restaurants and it is customary to leave the spare change, or perhaps up to 10% of the total in a smarter restaurant or a large group.
A selection of hotels which are generally defined as small and luxurious. The exclusive, luxury aspect of these hotels implies a focus on tranquillity and intimacy, as well as pleasing decor and style, with each bedroom individually decorated.
The Alcazaba, or fortress, is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It was built in the mid-13th century by the Sultan Alhamar, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty, after he fled from northern Andalucia and established what was to be the last Moorish stronghold against the Christian crusaders.
Most of the main high street names- Zara, Pull and Bear, H&M- can be found on Calle Reyes Católicos, which is perpendicular with Gran Vía de Colón. There are also several stores on the adjoining Calle Recogidas. If you are looking for more unique pieces then don't miss the individual boutiques in the the quaint old streets of the city's historic quarter, particularly the Alcaiceria or Great Bazaar.
The Palace of the Counts of Villardompardo was built in the sixteenth century by Fernando Torres y Portugal, I Count of Villardompardo and Viceroy of Peru. The buildings current use is a cultural centre.
The Mediterranean garden is a subject of great interest to more and more people - not only avid gardeners looking for ideas for their own gardens but also tourists who find being surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the well maintained garden enjoyable in its own right.
A selection of large hotels which offer facilities designed to host conferences, usually located in major cities. These hotels boast multiple function rooms with a range of capacities to welcome events of many sizes.
Jerez boasts all the shopping facilities you would expect from a sizeable city. It is pleasant to walk around the city, much of which is pedestrianised. A shopping experience in Jerez is an opportunity to enjoy the city itself, stopping occasionally to people watch or enjoy a tapa. The main shopping streets are located between Plaza Romero Martinez and Plaza del Arenal.
In La Sierra de las Nieves the there are some beautiful rivers such as Rio Verde, Rio Guadalevín, Rio Turón and Rio Grande.
Piers Berrington, UK professional and frequent Costa del Sol golfer has won the first of three 'swings' of the Winter Tour - Marbella Golf Series 2023-2024
One of the largest, splashiest water-parks in the province, located in Torre del Mar. There are 21 different rides to choose from, including some super-fast slides (an 80m-high kamikaze), soft foam slides, dinghy river ride and a paddling pool for young children (and parents!). Not forgetting the wave pool and lagoon.
These hotels tend to offer bedrooms with special touches like four-poster beds and whirlpool baths, and specialise in offering activities that couples can do together. Whether it be exploring the surrounding area near the hotel – wine-tasting, hiking, or enjoying the range of onsite amenities such as spa, swimming pool, garden, wellness centre, and intimate candlelit dining experiences in restaurants.
Fuengirola is one of the Costa del Sol's most popular resorts, being just 25km from Malaga, located between Marbella and Benalmadena. This seaside town has an excellent selection of hotels for all your holiday needs, from five-star deluxe resorts, to more low-key family-run establishments and self-catering apartments.
Shopping in Málaga is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Years ago shopping for the malagueños was a fairly parochial, low-key affair but economic booms and the increase in tourism, has resulted in more contemporary and chic shopping options, including international chains and shopping malls.
Just outside of Punta Umbría is an area covering 162 hectares of protected beach, sand dunes and woods, including a juniper grove, one of the few examples of this type in Andalucía. The 50-m wide beach, with fine, golden sand, stretches for 2.3km.
The summer feria in San Pedro de Alcantara, Marbella, it is traditionally held on the third week of October from a Monday or Tuesday to a Sunday to coincide with the Saint’s feast day.
The tourist office of Torres is located in the Town Hall at Plaza de España, 1
