Local attractions:
This special part of Spain is perfect for a 'get away from it all' type of holiday. There is excellent walking & biking nearby, or why not just sit by the pool, drink in hand & soak up the tranquillity whilst taking in the wonderful scenery? All types of non-motorised sports are allowed on the lake, including swimming, fishing, windsurfing, canoes & sailing. There are plenty of nearby attractions including: Horse riding, hiking, mountain biking & bird watching. There are 2 lakeside restaurants nearby & there are lakeside BBQ facilities. Torre del Mar (20 minutes) is a typical Spanish seaside town & apart from the beach, shops & bars, there is a Waterpark. Near Torre there is also go-carting, a cinema & ten pin bowling within a large shopping Mall (El Ingenio). In the surrounding villages there are plenty of ferias/festivals especially during the Spring & Summer months & these are a fantastic chance to get to see the real Spain & enjoy the Andalucian hospitality.
Weather:
The Costa del Sol is renowned for having over 300 days of sunshine per year. Daytime temperatures average from 16C in January to 29C in August. In springtime the surrounding area is carpeted with wild flowers. There is also a wealth of birdlife to watch, including if you are lucky, buzzards & eagles from the nearby National Park.
Golf and Other attractions:
Golf: There are two excellent 18 golf courses nearby, Baveria Golf (20 mins) Tel: (0034) 952555015 & Club Anoreta (30 mins) Tel: (0034) 952404000.
Other attractions: The Caves at Nerja (35 minutes), & the Nerja Donkey Sanctuary (35 minutes), the Alhambra Palace in Granada (90 minutes), the Seirra Nevada National Park (20 minutes), the Wolf Park (35 minutes), Quad Bike adventure trails (35 minutes) &, of course, the frenetic activities of the Costa del Sol from Torremolinos to Estepona, taking in the famous upmarket resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus (75 minutes). The Picasso Museum is in Malaga (50 mins). There are also numerous colourful markets along the coast & in the inland villages.
Other Activities:
National park, wildlife, birdwacthing