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Andalucía and golf, a match made in heaven

The Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters, a European Tour event that will take place from September 3-6 at the Real Club Valderrama, serves as the perfect example of the close and long-standing relationship that Andalusia and golf have had for decades. With the sixth edition of this event at Valderrama, Andalucía have held 61 elite men’s professional tournaments, more than any other region in Continental Europe.

Itineraries - Back Roads of Southern Spain

From detailed driving instructions to recommendations of what to see, what to eat and where to stay, Baird’s “Back Roads of Southern Spain” is the best accompaniment for car trips through Andalucia. Illustrated with excellent photos and maps, Baird covers many destinations in the region as well as creating themed excursions, so whatever you’re interested in; whether wine, seafood or poetry –there’s a car trip for you.

Lubrín

Lubrín is an ideal destination for lovers of rural tourism. Visitors can discover its charm by walking through the residential areas, and the centre offers the typical narrow, steep Andalusian streets flanked with whitewashed houses adorned with flowers. The town has around 1,400 inhabitants. During the sixteenth century, in the time of Felipe II, there was an morisco uprising of in Granada city and the villages of the Alpujjaras.

San Silvestre de Guzmán

San Silvestre de Guzmán is located southwest of El Andévalo, along the Guadiana River. It has Villa blanca to its south and Villanuva de los Castillejos to its north. It has 755 inhabitants.

Tourist Office

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Granada City Museums

Museums in Granada City: Museo de la Alhambra, Basilica de San Juan de Dios, Cartuja de la Asunción, Casa de los Pisa, Casa-Museo Angel Barrios, Casa- Museo Federico García Lorca and more.

Tourist Office in Abla

The Tourist Office of Abla is located in Calle Balsillas, 9, Abrucena, opening from Monday to Friday.

Encinas Reales

Encinas Reales has a beautiful Neoclassical temple dedicated to La Advocación de La Expectación, and from nearby Vadofresno, one can see amazing views over the River Genil. In line with its name, this town was once surrounded by encinas (holm oaks) and, according to legend, was renamed "Encinas Reales" because Queen Isabel La Católica rested under the shade of these trees on one of her trips.

Restaurants in Mijas Pueblo

Mijas Pueblo (town) is located away from the coast and has a wide variety of restaurants and places to eat, including authentic, traditional Spanish restaurants as well as international ones. Fresh seafood is brought from the coast on a daily basis.

Balneario de Graena

This spa is a beautiful place that has been enjoyed by Romans and Arabs alike.

Castril

Castril is one of the six villages which make up the Huescar region in the Province of Granada and is about 150 kilometres from Granada City. The village is set at an altitude of 890 metres and has a population of 2,656. This idyllic countryside hamlet is situated on the edge of the Province of Jaen, bordering on the stunning natural park of Cazorla.

Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Rooms

The beneficial effects of spa bathing have been known for many years and those who have had the pleasure of using the spa have discovered a rejuvenating and revitalising experience. Most people have experienced the blissfully relaxing effects of a modern spa bath at their local swimming pool, leisure club or while staying at a quality hotel.

History of Chirivel

The town’s origin comes from a set of farmhouses in the Los Vélez manor. It obtained its municipal independence from Vélez Rubio in 1895. There is not much agreement on the meaning of its name. According to the Arabists, its name means “kiss of Allah”, whilst more recent research has associated its toponym with an Arab verb meaning “to drink”, or “drink from the highest source”.

Club Lomas de Sancti Petri Golf

This modern course was designed by champion golfer Manuel Pinero, and is situated slightly inland between the Costa de la Luz coast and the Atlantic. It is close to the village of Chiclana and the Sancti Petri port complete with sailing boats. The greens and fairways are wide, and gently undulating. However, testing conditions are supplied from the water and sand hazards. The course is set among tropical gardens, numerous cork trees and fragrant pine forests.

Torrecampo

Torrecampo is home to the Posada del Moro Museum, where you will find archaeological remains, handmade objects and an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures, explaining the history, culture and traditions of this village - which has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Monastery

The monastery was constructed in 1412 on the site of a Moorish stronghold. 'Rábida' is a Arabic word meaning fortress. Its Moorish influences can still be seen in its Mudéjar architecture, including the fine cloister.

Festivals in Gor

Popular festivals in Gor are Fiestas Patronales de San Cayetano and San Blas.

Tarifa - Fascinating Fact 3 - Out of Africa

Tangiers can be reached by ferry from Tarifa in just 35 minutes. The Moroccan port has a fascinating history: after years under joint French and Spanish control, it was designated an "international zone" in the 1920s and remained so until independence in the 1950s, becoming a haven for Europeans in search of an alternative lifestyle, spies and eccentric millionaires; writers attracted by its liberal multiculturalism and vibrant, exotic atmosphere, include Tennessee Williams; William Burroughs, Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg; and Paul Bowles (who died here). Matisse also painted in the city.

Anti-Allergy

Anti-Allergy Treatment varies in approach from clinic to clinic but often include Bioresonance Therapy and homeopathic cures. Treatment is a 2 to 7 week programme, involving medical observation and allergy testing.

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