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The municipality Manilva is situated between Gibraltar and the Costa del Sol and is a renowned Destination for Golf players and Tourists who want to relax away from the mainstream tourism.

Manilva is located in the southeast of the province Málaga, on the Costa del Sol, 97 kilometers (60 miles) from Málaga city and 35 Kilometers (22 miles) from Gibraltar.

Manilva especially has promoted the exclusive Tourism and within a radius of 10 km are situated some excellent international Golf courses, as for instance in Estepona or Sotogrande.

Manilvas most estimated Golf course is La Duquesa, a course that has been designed in such a fashion to gain advantage from the uneven ground and thus you can enjoy fantastic views. Due to the mild climate in Manilva you can play practically throughout the year.

The landscape around Manilva is made out of soft hills and valleys and was well here we find Casares, one of the most known white villages in the area.

La Duquea Golf was designed in 1986 by Robert Trent Jones. It is a 18-hole course with driving rage and exercise field. The course has two clearly different areas: The first nine holes are in English style with narrow fairways and elevated greens. The oblique location, whose difficulty is increased by the wind, requires a concentrated game. The last holes are easier to play due to the width of the fairways.

Guests are welcome throughout the year; the Greenfees amount to 65 €.

11 Kilometres towards Estepona is situated Estepona Golf, another 18-hole course, that is opened throughout the year. The Greenfees for this course are 49 €. This course requires due to the great differences in height a good condition and is quite tricky. It is a demanding course for sporty Golfers.

The Golf Club El Soto de la Serena in Estepona is as well a tricky 9-hole Course that reminds a Japanese decorative garden with its lush vegetation and little winding rivers. As well this Golf course is open throughout the year and has with 12.02 € very accessible Greenfees.

In Casares we find another demanding 18-hole course, the Finca Cortesín. A club card is with registered handicap is required (M32 / F 36), the Greenfee amounts to 135 €. This is a championship golf course where will be held the VOLVO world championships from October 29th to November 1st.

At this point we would like to mention that the public transportation is quite limited in this corner of the Costa del Sol and we therefore in any case recommend a hired car. There are no trains going to Manilva nor is there a direct bus connection. A Taxi can be very expensive and a hired car is a convenient option, especially when travelling with a group of persons or having in mind moving in the surroundings of Manilva or Málaga or taking a trip to the close by Gibraltar for some shopping.

The Sierra Nevada in the province of Granada is the most southern ski resort in Europe and one of the best in Spain, not only because of its sunbathed slopes in the Spanish mainland’s highest mountains and its privileged situation with views over the mediterranean and the African coast. 

With the sun set we can discover the second great attraction of the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort, which is its famous nightlife.

During the winter months many Spaniards from the close by Málaga come for a weekend of sun, sports and fun. The resort is well connected with the cities of Granada (36 km) and Malaga (130 km) via a motorway in good conditions and can easily be reached by car, transfer or bus.

Either way, if you have come for sightseeing to Granada or are staying in the tourist resorts along the Costa Tropical or the Costa del Sol, you can experience for yourself Granada´s famous advertisement "Sol y Nieve", as it is actually possible in one single day to ski in the Sierra Nevada and take a bath in the Mediterranean Sea. But maybe you should leave the bath for later if you first want to dive into Sierra Nevada nightlife.

Being the resort quite small in comparison with other European resorts, nevertheless its nightlife is bustling with Spanish spirit until the early morning hours. That´s the main reason why there are less people on the slopes from 9:00 to 11:00 in the morning, due to the fact that they have to recover themselves after knowing the energetic nightlife in Sierra Nevada.

Spaniards have the reputation of being night owls and enjoying partying. Here you will get a true impression.

After a hard day on the slopes you can start relaxation right away as you come off the mountain, with a good après-ski in the sun in one of the many bars surrounding the main square, as for instance El Golpe and Soho Bar; Mango or Sticky Fingers.Another nice and warm night destination is La Chimenea with a big round fire place.

Who feels like dancing after a long days on skies, can go for it from midnight onwards, although in accordance with Spanish night life tradition, the places won´t get busy until 01:00 or 02:00 in the morning. The younger crowd gathers in places like Nevada 53, La Chimenea and La Chicle or Mango. The adult party goers tend more to spots like Sala Muley or Cresscendo.

In resume, Sierra Nevada is the perfect place for people who want to enjoy good mood, sun and party.

In Malaga we have a wide variety of beaches, each with its own characteristics of the area in which it is located. In the capital, we can highlight the Huelin beaches , The Malagueta and El Palo.

Huelín Beach

The highlight of this beach is its "Antonio Banderas Promenade", which is rather new and broad, very frequented every evening by people walking, doing sports, ...

The beach is quite wide and has plenty of bars where they serve the delicious and distinctive malagueño fried fish.

La Malagueta Beach

This beach is one of the most central and popular from Malaga. It is situated 10 minutes from the city center. Is very near by the park of Malaga, Plaza de Toros and also has several bars along their "Pablo Ruiz Picasso Promenade." We can highlight the "Antonio Martin restaurant", a well known place in town for its delicious dishes and excellent location.

Palo Beach

It is located in an area full of shops of all kinds, parks and restaurants where you can taste typical cuisine of Malaga dishes such as fried fish, salads, soups stew ,.... The beaches are mostly coves , there are many pubs within its promenade. We can highlight the Marina, where one can practice water sports such as sailing, swimming, diving, ... and "Tintero restaurant", which serves salads and fish.

Moreover, if we leave Malaga capital and want to know other beaches in the province we highlight:

Torremolinos and Benalmadena Beaches

The beaches have clear, fine sand, very extensive and very popular in summer. The bars are well-known in that area for cocktails by day and by night. In summer, there are night parties with music, dancing, ...

Rincón de la Victoria-Nerja Beach

Are characterized by several coves, the water is crystal clear, the beaches are quiet, even in summer, more than Torremolinos and Benalmadena beaches. Many athletes practice diving in the area for the clarity and calmness of its waters.
Nerja is well known because the "Balcony of Europe", which is a square projection towards the sea, with a wonderful view. Moreover, in this town, you go by foot directly to coves, which are small, so it is not crowded and very quiet.

If you would like to know more, visit our Malaga beaches section.