MALAGA, MUCH MORE THAN GOLF

The province offers a wide range of opportunities for playing golf Half of Andalucía’s golf courses are located in Málaga province, along whose coastline stretches the famous Costa del Sol.…

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…

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.…

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…

“Discover Finca Cortesín”: New option to become a member

“Discover Finca Cortesín” is a new option for golfers who would like to become a member of this prestigious and exclusive Costa del Sol course, venue for the Volvo World…

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…

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…

Los Naranjos: One of Robert Trent Jones’ best designs

Unfortunately, it is becoming rarer and rarer to see golf courses built with the same philosophy of years gone by: that is, with the main priority being quality design and…

Babe Zaharias, the pioneer

Considered the best sportswoman in history, Babe Zaharias was born in 1914 in Texas - as Mildred Didrikson. The daughter of Norwegian immigrants (her father was a seaman), she shone…