Costa del Sol, Spain travel info
Guide to Costa del Sol, Spain
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Spain travel facts
| Area (sq km): | 504,782 | |
| Population: | 40,448,191 | |
| Nationality: | Spanish, Spaniard |
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| Local Name: | Espana | |
| Language: | Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque |
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| Time Zone: | +1 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Madrid | |
| Dialling Code: | +34 | |
| Electricity: | 230V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .es | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, Marine West Coast |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-14.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Alicante(ALC), Barcelona(BCN), Girona(GRO), Ibiza(IBZ), Jerez(XRY), Lanzarote(ACE), Madrid(MAD), Malaga(AGP), Mallorca(PMI), Seville(SVQ), Valencia(VLC) |
Costa del Sol golf & Costa del Sol villas
Affectionately known as the Costa del Golf, Costa del Sol villas offer almost 70 golf courses within easy reach. From 9 to 18 holes, standard to links courses, these gorgeously manicured courses cater to all levels of golfers and are considered among the greatest in Europe and the world.
Sotogrande golf courses
Sotogrande hosts a fine selection of Costa del Sol villas on the western end of Costa del Sol. Valderrama Golf Club is easily the best course in Costa del Sol and some think all of Europe. Its accolades include hosting the 1997 Ryder Cup and the Volvo Masters since 1998.
The renowned course designer, Robert Trent Jones, put his skill to work in creating the lush Sotogrande Real Golf Club. Challenging to even the lowest handicapped players is La Duquesa Golf Club. Built into the hills overlooking the azure Mediterranean Sea, this course and indeed, golfing in Sotogrande, is extraordinary.
Estepona golf courses
Nestled in between imposing mountains and the refreshing waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the Estepona golf courses are amazingly well kept and creatively designed. Atalaya Golf and Country Club actually has two 18-hole courses. Both are par 72 courses built ingeniously into the natural landscape. If you enjoy tremendous vistas during your golf game, El Paraiso Golf Club will be ideal. It has been designed with all levels of player in mind.
Marbella golf courses
Marbella golf courses are a golfer’s dream! Choose from any course and you really cannot go wrong. Try the narrow fairways at Los Naranjos Golf Club from any number of exceptional Costa del Sol villas and Spanish villas. Held in extremely high regard is Rio Real Golf Club. Santa Maria is a stunning course with many natural obstacles. For a night game Greenlife Golf cannot be beat.
While the rest of Europe cosies up to a fire amidst chilly temperatures, Costa del Sol is still enjoying balmy weather and sunny skies, and the golfers are out in force. There are many championship courses to choose from suitable for all players. If you require instruction loads of the courses have pros on hand that are delighted to help.
No matter where your Costa del Sol villas are located, you are never, ever, far from an impressive golf course. Measuring up to the highest standards is part of what sets Costa del Sol golf courses apart.