Car Hire:
The hire of a car is not essential as most facilities are close to hand. However, golfers will find that a car is essential to take full advantage of the wide choice of golf courses, which are generally within 15-40 minutes drive away. Should you wish to hire a vehicle, we would recommend Record Rent A Car or Helle Holli (please, contact owner for website link or more details), both of which are based at Malaga airport can be easily found on the internet for the most competitive prices. If you do not wish to drive, taxis are readily available 24 hours a day from and to Malaga airport (15-20 minutes drive away) for 20 €uros.
Transport:
Public transport is excellent with a reliable, easy-to-use local train service to Malaga city in one direction and Fuengirola in the other with many small stations in between. Local buses are also well run and an efficient service operates along the whole Costa del Sol coast and inland. Alternatively, you may choose taxis for a journey to most locations at a reasonable cost. A choice of places for excursions can either be self-planned or organised through one of the many agencies to be found nearby - including Selwo safari park, the spectacular ancient town of Rhonda, visits to blanket or lace markets, El Chorro lakes (a must), Malaga old town, cathedral & castle, the Rock of Gibralta and even Morocco for the day!
Ski:
Ski from January to April in the Sierra Nevada, which is only a 2 hour car journey door-to-door. This is a great opportunity to enjoy yourself on less crowded slopes. The facilities are excellent, with a choice of good runs & lifts for all standards of skier. There is also a choice of accommodation readily available should you wish to stay 'on piste' for a few days. As well as enjoying the usual 'apres ski' at your resort, why not also visit the spectacular Alhambra Palace at Granada which is only a short drive away. An additional treat for the keen fisher is the nearby village of Rio Frio - one Spain's national trout fly fishing venues - or El Chorro lakes - with its plentiful stock of wild carp - which are both on-route back to the coast. For those who are lucky... you can ski in the morning and still enjoy a late afternoon sun tan back on the beach! PLEASE CHECK WEATHER & SNOW CONDITIONS BEFORE DEPARTING AS, OF COURSE, THIS IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL!
Golf:
This luxury apartment easily accomodates a golf party of up to 6 people. It is in great position in the heart of the 'Costa del Golf', so, you can take advantage of over 12 challenging courses, which are all within a short 20-40 minute car journey. In addition to the new 9 hole course within BENALMADENA itself, TORREQUEBRADA Golf Club is the nearest 18 hole course, at a 15 minute drive away, 6409 yds Par 72.(A previous host to the Spanish Open, the difficulty provided by the steep terrain & no less than eight dog-legs makes it a great challenge.) El PARADOR Golf Club is also close by, at a 15 minutes drive away, 6824 yds Par 72.(Host to the 1999 Turespana Masters, fast greens and some good links holes, limited availability at weekends.) ALHAURIN Golf Club,30 minute drive, 6843 yds Par 72.(Designed by Seve Ballesteros and located in the mountains with stunning views, this course provides a stern test for any player. Buggies recommended.) Also LAURO Golf & GUADALHORCE are also very close by. To pre-book tee off times and Green fee enquires, we will supply you with e-mail, fax & telephone numbers on request. After your day's golf, take time to relax and enjoy the many facilities within Benalmadena, including its beach front restaurants & bars, lively marina, casino & much more. Alternatively, you may enjoy the many traditional Spanish hostelries within the adjoining 'old town' of Arroyo de la Miel, or take a taxi to nearby Fuengirola, Mijas,Torremolinos, Marbella or Malaga.
Other Activities:
snow skiing (seasonal), sea fishing (beach & boat), game/course fishing (lake & river), jet ski, theme park, safari park, cable cars, shopping centres
