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Golf, Costa del Sol, Spain The Costa del Sol, recently renamed the Costa del Golf, is an absolute
Paradise for golfers of all standards. Offering some world-class golf courses
in some beautiful locations combined with the highest number of sunshine days
per annum in Europe it is hard to beat. Plentiful and cheap flights to Malaga,
Gibraltar and now Jerez make it accessible all the year round and not content
to rest on it’s laurels new golf courses and academies are being opened up on
a regular basis which is why so many golfers return here year after year as
there are always new and exciting challenges.
Just A Few of the Many Costa
del Sol Golf Courses.
Valderrrama, home to the Volvo Masters (1988-96), the Ryder Cup (1997) and
the World Golf Championships (1999-2000), Valderrama surpasses its reputation
as number 1 in Europe and it has twice received the accolade of “Best Golf
Club in Europe”
La Duquesa Golf Course, designed by Trent Jones has some wonderful
Mediterranean views , which could play havoc with your scoring! It is probably
the most complete club on the coast offering tennis, swimming pool, squash,
gym etc. along with the picturesque Duqesa Port just across the road. There is
also an excellent bar and restaurant, and not forgetting of course the world
class and demanding golf course itself.
La Cañada was designed free of charge by Tent Jones and is the first
municipal golf course of the Costa del Sol. It’s nine holes are laid out on a
hillside and do not present any particular difficulties.
Alhaurin Golf is a little inland from the Costa del Sol but is well worth
the trip as the scenery is stunning and the course superb. It is a unique
club, in that it has three golf courses -- an 18 hole par 72 course designed
by Seve Ballesteros, a nine hole par 3 course bordering a beautiful lake, and
an 18 hole junior course (adults may play only when accompanied by a child.)
The par 72 course is of international quality with challenging holes, lush
green fairways and greens set amongst pine woods. Situated between Mijas and
Coín in the Sierra de Mijas, this course has majestic views of mountains to
the north and Africa and the Mediterranean to the south.
La Qinta Golf and Country Club is home to the former World Champion Manuel Piñero's Golf School. It is a technical course that reflects the designer,
Manuel Piñero's, own playing characteristics in that it rewards accuracy
rather than long hitting.
Alcaidesa Golf is the best and only true links course in Spain. It has
recently undergone an extensive programme of re- modelling with fairways being
improved and widened and greens levelled off with the result that the layout
is now suitable for golfers of all levels.
For further information on some of the best Golf Courses that the Costa del
Sol has to offer http://www.costadelsol-vacationrentals.com/Costadelsolgolfcourses.html
where you will also find a lovely selection of villas and apartments to rent
close to some of the best golf courses on the Costa.
Article submitted by Ruth Polak, the owner of
http://www.costadelsol-vacationrentals.com which has a good selection of
villas and apartments to rent near some great Costa del Sol Golf Courses
Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ruth_Polak
Ten Reasons to Invest in a
Golf Property
Golf is no longer an exclusive
sport for the wealthy, more and more people of all ages and
backgrounds are taking up the game and they are not just content
to play on their local course. Golf has gone truly international
with world class courses springing up on every continent. A
number of professional golfers such as Jack Nicklaus, Gary
Player, Tiger Woods and Ian Woosnam have put their names to
these courses and are developing a new type of golf resort, one
with freehold property available to purchase.
Here are ten reasons to invest in a golf property:
1. A good investment. The lifestyle factors are important when
planning a property purchase however the financial aspects are
key. The benefit of purchasing on a course is that the demand
for golf property remains high, providing an exit from the
market at any point. Buying a property off-plan will also
usually result in significant capital gain when the course is
open.
2. Income producer. There is excellent holiday rental potential
both in the domestic and foreign markets as the popularity of
golf continues to grow. On some developments rental returns of
up to 6% per annum are offered (for a set period of time after
purchase).
3. All Year round use. Buy a property in Spain and not only will
you be able to make the most of your property all year round but
you would also have the option to rent it out throughout the
year.
4. Good Value for money. Compare property prices in the UK to
Spain, you can get so much more for your money if you buy there.
In addition, have you seen any opportunities to buy on a golf
complex in the UK?
5. Not only golf. If you love golf but your partner doesn’t,
never fear, there are plenty of other facilities to be found on
and around the course,tennis, football, volleyball, basketball,
swimming, gym and beauty spa are often available.
6. Fun for all the Family. Most golfing communities are very
child-friendly, look for courses and clubs which have children’s
play areas and swimming pools. If you have very young children,
look for those places with an on site crèche to enable you to
practice your swing with the knowledge your young ones are safe
and secure.
7. Living on the green/community living. Enjoy the pleasure of
community living, where everyone you meet will be fellow golfing
fans and where you’ll always have something to talk about.… not
always just golf too.
8. Amenities. Most sites have their own bars and restaurants but
some even have their own shops and cinemas so you never have to
leave the grounds, great for a hassle free break.
9. Different culture. Experience the sport you love in a
completely different culture, enjoy the subtle changes when
mixing in a different section of people.
10. Retirement. Buy your golfing property to enjoy now as a
second home with the thought in mind for the future that it
could also be somewhere to retire to when you judge the time is
right, it will have increased in value then too..
Cristina Sanchez has some
excellent properties on Golf courses, call 902 021 888 from
Spain or 0800 081 1939 for details or browse our homes online at
www.1casa.com...
See you on the fairway!
For more information about certain sports, leisure
and entertainment, please
click the links below:
Sports,
Leisure & Entertainment - Sailing - Excursions
- Kids on the Costa
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