El Presidente, Puerto Banus & Marbella:
If you have not been to El Presidente before then you have a lovely surprise in store. The complex is very near the mountains yet next to the sea. The apartment is set amid lush sub tropical gardens, perfect for a relaxing and tranquil family holiday. Fashionable Puerto Banus & Marbella are nearby and have superb night life and shopping facilities with one of Spain’s finest department stores, El Corte Ingles and many designer boutiques and shops. Of particular interest are the various markets that operate in the locality. The most famous is the Puerto Banus Market, held every Saturday. It's located by the Bull Ring but make sure you get there early to enjoy a stroll around this busy but friendly market and then enjoy a restful break in one of the open-air bar/restaurants there. If you are keen on Golf there are over 30 courses in the vicinity. If you prefer Lawn Bowls there is a friendly club close by open to non-members, just let me know & I will provide you with the web link.
The Costa del Sol West Region:
Typical Spanish white villages such as Ronda, Casares, Mijas and Istan are within a short drive from El Presidente through some of the most spectacular & breathtaking mountain scenery you can find. The pretty village of Benahavis, which has some of the best restaurants on the Coast, is just 15 mins away by car. On your way there you will pass through a delightful gorge, woodland and mountain streams. There are around 30 first class golf courses in the surrounding area & if you like playing this fascinating sport we can send you further details on request. The long hours of sunshine that the Costa del Sol receives has established this area as firm favourite for holidaymakers and golf enthusiasts alike. Of particular interest for families is Selwo, based on the African safari park, is just a few minutes drive away from El Presidente. Here you can enjoy a full day of African adventure by walking through the Park or hopping on one of the all-terrain vehicles.
Andalusia:
A trip to Gibraltar is only 45 mins away but you will need passports. If you visit the Rock be wary of the apes – they are friendly but adept at quickly snatching things from visitors and scampering off with them. If you take your car into Gibraltar there are usually delays getting out due to hold ups at the border crossing – you may prefer to park outside and walk across the border and then use the bus service. With over three hundred days of sunshine each year the Costa del Sol benefits from exceptionally good Mediterranean weather, with average summer temperatures exceeding 25 degrees and winter temperatures of 17 degrees. The coastline, full of natural splendour, and its various 'blue flag' beaches range from huge expanses of golden sand to hidden coves with secluded beaches. Andalusia is so remarkable that just 2 1/2 hours away you can even enjoy Skiing in the Sierra Nevada mountain range near to Granada in winter months while sunbathing is possible on the coast!
