Golf:
There are over 60 golf courses in Andalucia, of which 30 are on the Costa del Sol, some of which are International Championship level such as Valderrama which is only 15minutes drive away from our apartment.
Along the left hand flank of the Casares del Sol complex is the the Elegance Dona Julia Golf course consisting of two 18 hole and one nine hole course. Course details and online booking available (please, contact owner for website link).
Within walking distance there are two 9 hole courses at Casares Golf Gardens and Casares Golf and Country Club. Running across the back of the complex is the Finca Cortesin 18 hole golf course and hotel where the 2009 Autumn Volvo World Match play Championship will be held.
Larger Bookings:
Should you require more than one apartment, I have a partnership with another excellent apartment on the complex just metres from my apartment. Please just request this additional accommodation and I will check availability.
Places of Interest:
About 25 minutes from the Casares del Sol complex, we have the well known locations of Marbella & Puerto Banus. With their cosmopolitan, up-market atmosphere, an overabundance of restaurants, the best international shops, there is always the possibility of finding yourself dining with some famous personality.
Estepona is a beautiful coastal town, whose growth is converting into an important location in the province of Malaga without losing it´s traditional charm.
Selwo National Park based on an African safari park, it houses 2000 animals in semi-wild conditions. The Park has restaurants, shops, parking and many services and facilities.
Prado World is a theme park with a Water park as well as other attractions such as Mini golf, Football, TV Room, shooting gallery, Basket Ball and Remote Control Lorries. There is also a restaurant and bar.
Places of Interest continued:
Rock of Gibraltar is reachable in approx. 25 minutes, after braving a hair-raising taxi ride to the top you will find spectacular views across to North Africa and Tarifa - the gateway to the Mediterranean. Duty free can be picked up in Gibraltar, as well as English shopping.
Casares village is a picture postcard pueblo blanco (white village) properties, looking like sugar cubes, are piled precariously high, weave through the narrow streets that surround the central plaza with its' small bars and central fountain and eventually you will reach an old fortress, derelict church and a view across to Africa & Gibraltar that is simply stunning.
Nearby traditional white Spanish villages such as Ronda, Gaucin and Mijas all have something different to offer. More information is available in our apartment. Although a car is not essential as there is a local bus service and a taxi rank close by, to make the most of your holiday a car is recommended.
Ski:
Skiing is only two hours away in Sierra Nevada mountains with its wonderful ski resort where you can hire all the necessary ski equipment. The best months are Jan/Feb/March when the skiing is excellent.
