Golf Vacations Spain

Golf and Sightseeing

It is quite likely that your flight to Southern Spain will be via Madrid. The Spanish capital is a vibrant city, lively around the clock, with an infectious appetite for art, music and epicurean pleasure. Madrid doesn't match the great attractions and architecture of London, Paris, or Rome, but it does have the Prado and its other stellar art galleries. It offers visitors a fascinating nightlife scene, great restaurants, and deluxe hotels. Great for a short stopover.

Sightseeing in Andalusia

Granada — Everyone who travels in Andalusia stops to see the Alhambra in Granada, but, there is much more to see in the cities ancient streets with historic buildings and fine gardens, particularly 'Generalife', the finest garden in Spain. Outside the city rise the craggy peaks of the Sierra Nevada which is popular for skiing. It is possible to Ski in the mountains and swim at the coast on the same day.

Cordoba — The best known attraction in Cordoba is the Great Mosque which was one of the largest, exceeded only by Mecca. It has in fact been a cathedral for more than 750 years but nobody would mistake it's origins. Old Cordoba is one of the largest medieval quarters of any European city, it retains it's Moorish character in a maze of whitewashed alleyways opening onto the loveliest patios in all Andalusia. The city is also known for it's authentic Flamenco dancing. A good time to visit is in June during the guitar festival, otherwise there are several Flamenco concerts and Flamenco bars.

Seville — is Spain's fourth largest city and the capital of Andalusia. It has a rich cultural heritage, the most famous monument is La Giralda a 319 foot tower which dominates the city and provides fine views. The Cathedral built in the 15th century is said to be the largest in the world with a floor area about 400 x 600 feet.

Ronda  — is only one hour from Marbella a beautiful drive through the impressive Serrania de Ronda. The 'Old' quarter has the structure of a Moorish town and is situated on a point protected by a gorge dug by the river Guadalevin. The 'San Francisco' quarter (Saint Francis), outside the old city precinct, is more rural. From here, Christian troops laid siege to the city in the 15th century. The 'Mercadilo' quarter (street market), in the north of the city, on the other side of the gorge, began to develop in the 16th century, but it underwent its largest expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is the shopping area of the city with pedestrian streets. There is much to see in Ronda including one of the oldest bullrings in Spain.

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