Out & About:
There are many places to visit locally and further afield - just get the map out and see how close these places are; Marbella old town with its cobbled streets and squares where you can sit under the orange trees with a drink and watch the world go by!
Puerto Banus where the rich moor their yachts, fast cars tour the marina and people pack the restaurants. There is also a very good street market on a Saturday.
Cabopino port with its bars and restaurants.
Ronda - a medieval town built across a gorge with stunning views over the surrounding countryside and the oldest bullring in Spain. Gibraltar - visit the Rock (by cable car or mini-bus), see the Apes, Caves and Royal Gardens.
Eating Out:
Although you can cook and dine at the apartment, there are plenty of local restaurants in Elviria.
Why not visit Chez Michel who serve international cuisine, have a curry at Saffron or take away a simple pizza from Jimmy's - all of these are very close to the apartment.
Try Mijas for a meal in the hills with fantastic views from La Alcazaba or call into Alberts in Cabopino Port who are open all day - every day of the year.
How about Puerto Banus where you will find Picasso's Italian restaurant together with a comprehensive selection of other fine restaurants.
All tastes are catered for!
Golf Information:
Our apartment is located very close to Santa Maria Golf & Country Club - one of the oldest and most mature courses in the area.
As a holiday maker using the apartment you may use the facilities offered by the club and benefit from discounted green fees. For the non-golfer, they also have tennis courts, a swimming pool, bowling green, bar and restaurant.
There is also Greenlife Golf which is within walking distance (you will see it when you approach the apartment). Greenlife has a par 3 nine hole course, driving range, pro-shop, fitness centre, sauna, heated indoor pool, two clay tennis courts and El Lago restaurant. It is open to the public and golf clubs may also be hired.
With over 50 golf courses on the Costa Del Sol. Within 10 minutes drive you will find courses at Santa Clara, Rio Real, Cabopino, Miraflores, to name but a few. Most courses have websites and pre-booking is available before you arrive in Spain.