Golfing and general tourist attractions:
The property is surrounded by over 40 of Spain's finest golf courses on the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz many of which are reachable in less than 50 minutes by car. Some of Europe's most important cultural cities such as Córdoba, Granada, and Sevilla can easily be reached for enjoyable and extraordinary sight seeing excursions. These cities offer historic sights of incomparable beauty as well as an opportunity to meander through charming, narrow streets and visit fine Andalusian shops, tapas bars and restaurants. In addition, one can drive through Spain's unique Sherry wine regions of Jerez and Sanlúcar, visiting such famous Sherry bodegas as Domecq, Gonzalez Byass, Lustau, Hidalgo and many others. One of Europe's most intriguing bird sanctuaries, The Doñana National Park, is a popular attraction for nature lovers. A day trip to Tangiers, Morocco with a visit to the fascinating and colorful local souks is only a few hours away by taking the high speed ferry from Tarifa.
Swimming and water sports:
The beaches of Costa del Sol are situated along one of Europe's most formidable summer resorts of the cities of Marbella, Puerto Banús, and Sotogrande on the Mediterranean Sea. The marina of Puerto Banús hosts some of the world's most luxurious yachts. On the Atlantic side, the beaches are endowed with copious, white sand and steady winds, making this area ideal for wind and kite surfing.
Mountain sports:
Ronda is a beautiful Andalusian mountain city with a population of under 40 thousand. It is a perfect destination to spend an afternoon walking through the narrow streets of its ancient historic city center with a centuries old bridge over a 100 m deep gorge that divides the old and the newer parts of the city and with the oldest bull fighting arena in Spain. Ronda is located in midst of the scenic Serranía of Ronda, dotted by the picturesque white Andalusian villages such as Gaucín, Grazalema, and Zahara, an ideal area for sight seeing, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, and sail gliding. The highest peaks of the Iberian Peninsula are located in the Sierra Nevada, very close to Granada, which boasts some of Spain's best ski slopes.
Ski:
For ski folks the Sierra Nevada is a real treat. With over 90 km of ski trails, modern facilities and lifts, it is the second largest in Spain. Especially in the early spring season (March - April) where (already below average) rates go down to medium and low season, the treeless slopes are among the highest (2000 - 3000+ meters) in Europe, there are stunning views of the Granada valley and the Mediterranean Sea on the many crystal clear blue days with unlimited visibility under a glistening early spring sun. The Sierra and its slopes are about 2 hours away from the villa.
Other Activities:
hiking, visiting Ronda, Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, fine dining
