The village of Competa is close to the smaller villages of Canillas de Albaida, approximately 2kms, both of which can easily be reached on foot from A Coruna, which is perfect for visitors wishing to eat out in one of the many fine local restaurants and who wish to take a drink with their meal. Both villages are served very well with Supermarkets and splendid gift shops. The many fine coastal areas and resorts such as Nerja, Torrox Costa, Torre Del Mar and Malaga are all close by car or public bus. The whole area of Competa is a walker's paradise with a wide range of walks in the National park accessed directly from the finca. Other local facilities include tennis, pony trekking and horse-riding and even Paragliding for those brave enough to enjoy this wonderful countryside from the air. The historic cities of Granada, Cordoba and Seville are all an easy drive and skiing is just 2 hours away.
The Cities:
THE CITIES
Seville is easily Andalusia’s most exciting city and the best-looking thanks to over 500 years under Moorish rule. Go straight to the Alcázar (right), a 12th-century palace with beautiful mosaic-tiled gardens. Adjoining it is the Giralda minaret, which you can climb for superb views of the city.
The Alcázar backs on to Santa Cruz, a gorgeous neighbourhood of lemon-painted houses with green shutters and geranium-stocked window boxes.
Málaga is scruffier than Seville but feels even more Spanish since tourists tend to skip this city for the coast. The Paseo del Parque is a lovely tropical garden that runs the length of the harbour front. It’s heavily planted with It’s heavily planted with palms and orange trees so you’ll find couples in the shade and grandparents taking time out while kids play on the swings. At the end of the Paseo is the beach, surprisingly clean, with beds and parasols if you want to make a day of it.
Jerez De la Frontera:
Jerez de la Frontera is the birthplace of flamenco, but even here the dance is an elusive beast, as it’s essentially a private and spontaneous affair. The exception to this is the Concurso (February/March annually), during which the great exponents perform at the Villamarta Theatre or Plaza del Arsenal. Away from the flamenco festivals, look for the local peña, or fan club, which will be in a bar or hut. There’s a great one on an estate near Puerto Real, a dishevelled suburb of Cádiz, where local aficionados gather. They hold weekly events and you may be invited in for a free show. A bottle of sherry for the performers would be appreciated.
Golf:
BAVIERA GOLF has been designed by José María Cañizares, the prestigious professional golfer. Cañizares is one of our most international and charismatic golfers in whose record are 5 tournaments of the European circuit and 2 world championships as well as several participations in the Ryder Cup.
BAVIERA GOLF is an even course characterized by its wide greens with many movements and the great variety of obstacles which offer a big range of strokes and an ideal design for all types of handicap.
The variety of holes and the unsurpassable views both to the Mediterranean sea and the mountains contribute to make you enjoy and share an unforgettable day at BAVIERA GOLF.
