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Excursions and Trips
In addition to your time spent playing golf on the Costa de Sol, we also offer a number of trips and excursions which allow you to explore the Andalusian region and experience local Spanish culture.
You'll be given the opportunity to add these to your itinerary, when we put together the details of your holiday.
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Granada
This popular tour departs from the hotel with just one planned stop in the town of Riofrio before arriving at Granada. From Granada, it proceeds to the Alhambra palace, the famous fortress and supreme monument of Arabic architecture, and its gorgeous gardens of the Generalife.
From the gardens, there is a panoramic view of the city and Gipsy quarters of the Albaicėn. After lunch and some free time to see the city at close hand, the tour will return to the hotel by the same route it came. |
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Seville
Departure is from the hotel and this trip has an estimated traveling time of 20 hours. Once in Seville, the tour includes sightseeing in the delightful Santa Cruz quarter, the Maria Luisa Park, the Avenue of the Palm Trees and the magnificent Plaza de Espaņa.
Seville's awesome cathedral and the wonderful pavilions of the Expo World Fair form part of this unforgettable day out. |
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Cordoba
This tour leaves the hotel for Cordoba passing through the town of Antequera. After a brief stop there, the tour continues to the city famous for the hypnotizing mix of Roman, Moorish and Jewish influences visible in its buildings, bridges and streets.
The tour takes in visits to the Synagogue and Roman Bridge and, after lunch, there is an opportunity to stroll around the fascinating and endlessly charming streets and patios of old Cordoba. |
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Ronda
The winding mountain route to Ronda from the coast offers stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean with North Africa and Gibraltar in the background. Upon arrival, the sightseeing tour of Ronda begins with its cathedral and its old quarter. Although its origins are Celtic, the town's architecture is clearly a mix of Roman, Arabic and Gothic styles.
Of particular importance to the people of Ronda is their bullring which is the oldest one in Spain. The town is also famous for the spectacular 320 metre deep ravine that divides it. After lunch, there is free time to freely explore this special Andalusian town. |
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Gibraltar
The excursion to Gibraltar consists of a shopping visit to the centre of the city, a guided tour of the Rock, its San Miguel caves and the monkey reserve. After lunch, there is time to explore the city further.
Regular cruises are conducted from the Rock through the straits between Europe and Africa to see the famous dolphins as they race from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and back. |
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Tangiers, 1 or 2 days
Crossing the straits of Gibraltar into Tangiers port, this excursion includes a sightseeing tour of the old town with opportunities for shopping and haggling with the local traders.
The two day option includes an overnight stay in a 4 star hotel and the chance to explore the city at a more leisurely pace. Tours are also available to visit the outlying market towns of Xauen and Tetuan. |
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Jerez
This excursion leaves the hotel and heads along the Ruta del Toro, the Route of the Bull. Upon arrival, the tour begins with the world famous sherry winecellars. Afterwards, the tour continues to the captivating equestrian display of The Dancing Horses of Andalusia.
After lunch, there is some free time to return to discover the charming town of Jerez and savour a little more of its sherry. |
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Selwo
Selwo is an innovative Nature Park, unique in Europe, that offers a real adventure surrounded by nature. Covering more than a 100 hectares of contrasting landscapes, sometimes wild and sometimes enchanting, the park includes over 2000 animals from 200 distinct species.
A large part of the circuit of the park can only be done in one of the 27 all-terrain trucks though there is a great deal to see also on foot. |
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