| If you want to combine amazing prices with an | | | | 281-0875, a favorite of King Juan Carlos I; or the |
| incredible golf hotel, Spain is where you need to | | | | thrilling Golf Torrequebrada (011)-(34)-(5) |
| go. The service is at European levels, the grounds | | | | 244-2742, where the holes plunge into valleys and |
| are incredible, the golf is even better and the | | | | follow tortuous routes over heaving hills. |
| prices are affordable. | | | | Other Activities in the Area |
| In Costa del Sol in Spain, you'll find the Valderrama | | | | The Costa del Sol region is bursting with new |
| Golf Club in Sotogrande, a 6,857-yard, Robert | | | | hotels and even newer condo developments. But, |
| Trent Jones designed golf course that annually | | | | you can still enjoy the beach, marinas and the |
| hosts the Volvo Masters and has been described | | | | numerous casinos that pepper the harbors and |
| as the most visually striking course in continental | | | | coasts. If you're feeling bored of golf, then |
| Europe. | | | | charter a boat for a fishing trip or take an |
| But that's not the only hot course in the region or | | | | excursion to nearby cities such as Seville. |
| the country. Costa del Sol is home to 36 courses | | | | But no matter what your pleasure, whether it's |
| alone and Spain itself offers hundreds of both | | | | golf, a cultural adventure, or even a short ferry |
| public and private courses for you to enjoy. To | | | | ride to Morocco from the port town of Algeciras |
| find out more about the region and the best | | | | - at day's end, eat and drink heartily, because on |
| courses, keep reading. | | | | the Costa del Sol, particularly at its many |
| Andalusia and Coast Line | | | | beachside restaurants, the no-frills cooking is |
| Costa del Sol is located in Andalusia and it's only a | | | | pescadito sardines and small squid or calamaritos, |
| 50 minute flight from Madrid. Along this incredible | | | | usually roasted on spits and, best of all, served |
| coastline, there are piles of amazing courses. | | | | with famous sweet Malaga wines. |
| Aside from the golf though, you can enjoy | | | | Places to Stay |
| beautiful Spanish towns, hike nearby hills or simply | | | | If you need a golf hotel, Spain has a number of |
| lie by the beach and relax. | | | | great resorts in the Andalusia region. When your |
| Recommended Golf Courses | | | | taste is old-school style and luxury, then try the |
| For those not up to the demands of Valderrama, | | | | Marbella Club Hotel. On the other hand, if you |
| try The Golf Club Marbella (011)-(34)-(5) 283-0500, | | | | want something a little more modern and |
| another Robert Trent Jones layout set amid the | | | | budget-friendly, try the Atalaya Park Golf Hotel |
| rolling countryside near this famous resort town; | | | | and Resort. Finally, for the best in five-star golf, |
| the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (011)-(34)-(5) | | | | stay at the Fairplay Golf Hotel and Spa. |