There are numerous places of historical interest nearby. The moorish city of Granada with Its Alhambra Palace and gardens, one of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture is approximately 1.5 hours drive. Europe's sunniest ski resort, the Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada, host of the 1996 'world Ski Championships' is located 45 minutes drive from Granada city. The Costa del Sol is at the forefront of Europe for sailing with its excellent marinas and invaluable berthing capacities, these include Puerto Banus, Marbella, Estepona, Duguesa, etc.
The general infrastructure in the region has improved. The completion of the new highway has greatly reduced the travel time from Malaga to Gibraltar. There are more than 55 golf courses in Andalusia and 30 of these are on the Costa del Sol. This white washed Spanish Pueblo style apartment is surrounded by golf courses. Each course offering its own kind of challenges on excellent fairways and perfect greens.
Golf:
The concentration of quality courses, the unique sunny and warm climate, and the hospitality of the local people make the area absolutely ideal for golf lovers. When Valderrama was chosen to host the 'Ryder Cup' in 1997, the Costa del Sol received worldwide recognition as being the best 'Winter Golf Resort in Europe'. The final honour was the selection of Valderrama to host the 'World Championship'. in November 1999.