| Golfing holidays in Spain - the very phrase evokes | | | | Este in the north. Each has its own unique |
| a delightful image of long green fairways under a | | | | characteristics. For example, Desert Springs is |
| warm sun. Golf may have been invented in cold, | | | | Europe's only Arizona desert style golf course and |
| misty Scotland but it's best enjoyed under sunny | | | | the spa resort of La Envia is a veritable oasis. |
| blue skies. And where better than in Spain? Not | | | | All of Almeria's golf courses are convenient for |
| only does Spain promise year-round sunshine, it's | | | | resorts and the whole area is served by Almeria |
| also home to some of the country's - indeed | | | | International Airport. It's less than an hour's drive |
| Europe's - best golf courses. | | | | away and offers regular, scheduled and budget |
| So where are the best golf courses to be found? | | | | flights from most UK airports. |
| The fact is you can find golf courses all over | | | | When playing golf in Costa Almeria, you are |
| Spain. Many are in the tourist haunts of the Costa | | | | participating in the relaxed Spanish lifestyle. Plus, |
| del Sol and the Algarve. Like so many places on | | | | you have the pleasure of being in an area of |
| the tourist trail, they tend to be crowded, poor | | | | great natural beauty. You can tee off to dramatic |
| value and lacking in the charm you'll find in other | | | | vistas of shore and coastline. And they don't |
| parts of the country. | | | | stand on ceremony here. You can play all year |
| If you want to play golf in a real Spanish setting | | | | round dressed in shorts and a t-shirt. The |
| far from the crowds, head for the Costa Almeria | | | | infrastructure's there, too, in the form of shops, |
| in eastern Andalucía. This is one of Spain's | | | | bars, hotels, cafes, restaurants and all the other |
| best kept golfing secrets and it's clear to see | | | | facilities you could need. |
| why. | | | | Of course, golf is not all the region has to offer. |
| For one thing, it's in the country's driest province. | | | | After your 18 holes, you can head off to a tapas |
| Andalusia is graced with over 3000 hours of | | | | bar and feast on local snacks washed down with |
| sunshine a year. That means you're guaranteed a | | | | the local tipple. Later you can head off to a music |
| game of golf in the dry pretty much anytime. | | | | bar or disco. You can also sample a rich and |
| Another factor in choosing this part of the | | | | ancient culture in the art galleries and museums. In |
| country is that life in the Costa Almeria moves to | | | | short, you've got the recipe for perfect golf |
| a more relaxed rhythm that the frenetic holiday | | | | holidays in Spain with the Costa Almeria being the |
| towns of the Costa del Sol or the Algarve. It's | | | | perfect year round golf holiday destination. |
| less crowded and prices are reasonable not being | | | | So whether you're on holidays in Spain or |
| geared towards tourists. Almeria is as beautiful as | | | | whether you've decided to acquire your own |
| any part of Spain and offers its own charm | | | | Spain property, golfing in Spain is one of the |
| reflected in the ancient villages and long gorgeous | | | | country's great pleasures. The next time you're |
| coastline. | | | | looking for a golf holiday in the sun, forget the |
| Best of all for the golfer, Almeria has some of | | | | overrun golfing regions of the Costa del Sol. |
| the most distinguished golf courses in Spain. | | | | Instead look into spending your next golf holiday in |
| Extensive golf course development has been | | | | Almeria. |
| carried out in recent years and many more | | | | If you fall under the spell of Spain, you'll be happy |
| courses are planned for the future. Currently, | | | | to find that great property deals are another of |
| Almeria is home to nine quality golf courses. They | | | | the country's charms. Spain propery comes in all |
| are La Envía Golf & Spa Resort, | | | | types and price ranges. For example, you'll find |
| Playa Serena, Alboran and Golf Almerimar in the | | | | quality resorts near all the golf courses and |
| south, and Aguilon, Desert Springs, Marina Golf, | | | | investing in a home here will allow you to live in |
| Macenas Golf & Beach Resort and Valle del | | | | this golfing haven whenever you please. |