There are many reasons for visiting the coast of Andalusia, many, and it's not just for golf: its weather, its accessibility, its beaches, its food, the nature of its people . and yes its golf. Protected from the northern winds by a mountain chain that in some parts comes down to meet the sea, this sheltered coast is shaped by a succession of extensive beaches, coves almost hidden between cliffs, marinas and anchorage for fishing. The mild climate, infrequency of rainfall and the sea breeze make for semitropical vegetation in which palm and cypress trees, bougainvillea, oleander and hibiscus are common and great for year round golfing holidays.

The proximity of such different landscapes -the mountain, the valleys blanketed in vegetable gardens and the sea- is, without a doubt, one of the greatest attractions of this coastline (and golf courses) which combine all the appeal of the Mediterranean landscape and culture. Residential areas, marinas, golf clubs, entertainment centre's, nightclubs and many more tourist attractions have been built around and now coexist within the peaceful ambience of country villages, which have astonishingly conserved their traditional town centre's making for a great vacation. Summer beach holidays and all the appeal that this can offer along this stretch of the Mediterranean is not, however, the only attractions offered by the Costa del Sol: you will have the chance to uncover the most genuine, authentic features of the Andalusian culture very close by.

In addition to the folkloric displays in the tourist centre's, you can also experience the lively and popular celebrations. The fiestas, Easter parades, song contests and the bull runs without a doubt claim first place on the list of recommendations for travellers who want to see beyond what first meets the eye. Tasting country wines in the intimate cellars of yore and having some traditional fried fish (cooked to perfection by the local folk) are some of the temptations that will seduce all visitors, specially those that prefer the wonders of local gastronomy over the ever-present international fare.

An almost complete lack of rain and heavy winds, together with normally temperate daytime weather, invites golfers to visit the coast to improve their handicap. Andalusian winters are a blend of lovely days filled with radiant sunshine, and a few partly cloudy ones. These do not, however, prevent visitors from enjoying a game of golf, in fact the conditions are ideal. By April, summer has practically arrived in the peninsula and then you will be driving from the first tee early in the morning or later in the afternoon. The weather also determines the nature of the courses. No two courses are the same, and their holes are usually extremely varied and surrounded by diverse vegetation: olive, cork oak, and palm trees, amongst others. The combination of sea and mountains, another regular feature of the Andalusian coast, is an added attraction.

Come and join us in Andalusia for a lovely holiday with Pure Golf Vacations.