La Estancia Golf: Great present – even better future

I chose a good day, at the end of November, for my visit to La Estancia, in Sancti Petri (Cádiz province). A good day because it rained after several dry…

Parador Málaga del Golf: Venerable and rich history

Built in 1925 and inaugurated by the Spanish royal family in 1928, this is by far Málaga’s oldest course. Located barely five minutes from the airport and 10 from Málaga…

Playa Serena: An oasis on the western coast of Almería

Even though I had been many times in Almería – one of the Andalucian provinces with the greatest variety of courses – I had no first-hand experience of Playa Serena…

Baviera Golf: A great course in Málaga’s Axarquia area

For many of those of us who live on what is known as the western Costa del Sol, the “other” Coast – Axarquia, east of Málaga capital – seems a…

Dunas de Doñana Golf: A Nature Sanctuary

Christopher Columbus sailed from very close to here to discover the new world. Also nearby is Rocío, site of the most popular and attractive romería (ecclesiastical pilgrimage) in the world.…

Key factors in golfers’ research and booking of holiday destinations

A new survey detailing the most important factors influencing golfers’ research and booking of holiday destinations is launched today at the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM). Commissioned by Reed Travel Exhibitions,…

Villa Nueva Golf: A pleasant experience in Cádiz

On this occasion I headed to the heart of Cádiz Bay. Inaugurated in 2006 and located close to such towns as Puerto Real and San Fernando and the capital city…

Costa Ballena: A must-visit course beside the sea

On leaving Marbella that overcast day in mid-January, I thought: “What a day to have chosen to play golf!” It was drizzling and cold. I had reserved a tee time…

Guadalmina Sur: The second oldest golf course on the Coast

Designed by Javier Arana, and opened in 1959, the south course at Guadalmina is the second oldest golf course on the coast, yet it had been donkey’s years since I…

Río Real: An absolute delight to play

Rio Real has always been one of my favourite courses as I thoroughly enjoy wandering among its endless lines of towering pines whilst wallowing in the peace and tranquillity which…