Shop, golf or sail? Andalusia spoils you

For every golfer out to explore courses, his big priority is to settle the family into doing something fun while he or she golfs away. And so on …

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Cabo Pino Marbella with Logo

For every golfer out to explore courses, his big priority is to settle the family into doing something fun while he or she golfs away. And so on all itineraries, shopping makes a prominent feature as it keeps everyone engaged, entertained and excited. Walking the streets of Barcelona or Madrid in the search of iconic brands, or just browsing through the bespoke boutiques of Seville, Malaga, Bilbao for famous designers – there is much to delight shoppers. The experience of shopping goes way beyond the notion of buying and so the setting, the mood and the scenery all matter while kindling your sense to pick great stuff.

 

 

In Spain, shopping too becomes an artful experience. Amidst historic alleys, by the beaches or simply on fashion streets and luxury zones, you would find some of the exquisite pieces.

 

The Canary Islands, renowned for their beach fashions and then you have Ibiza in the Balearic Islands or on the Costa del Sol, where it hard to skip a special mention of Puerto Banús (Marbella) with its exclusive brands. What blends the culture with bespoke design is the deep sense of tradition in most parts of the country. In the old towns of the Andalusian cities of Seville and Cordoba, many establishments specialize in original arts and crafts from the region. Embellish high street shopping with some special intricate lace or leather patches or simple indulge in rare pottery buys and handicrafts.

 

Having got your shopping plan out of the way, there are stellar options to simply go from stores to the course. Indulge and experience golf in the lap of luxury of Puerto Banús (Marbella), which houses an exclusive leisure area inside the excellent facilities of its marina. A dozen magnificent courses allow the golfer to play the sport before the unusual backdrop provided by the sea and the mountains. Blue sea views, deep orange sunsets and all colours in between – something must be left to imagination.

 

In Marbella you’ll feel privileged. You can sail in luxury yachts, relax on beaches with VIP services, stay in exclusive hotels, stroll around the prestigious Puerto Banús resort. Practice your shots in the golfing capital of the world as they call it or spend a lively evening in a large casino. Here in this city you’ll find restaurants recognised by international food critics, personalised transport in limousines and spectacular sports cars, and leisure venues with a select atmosphere. If you walk along the avenues of Ricardo Soriano and Ramón y Cajal, or along the Prince Alfonso Hohenlohe Boulevard, you’ll also find a host of top names in fashion, design and glamorous jewellery, if you want to indulge in a little shopping. You may even bump into a celebrity or two, as Marbella is one of the preferred holiday destinations for many members of the jet set.

 

For golfers who don’t want to part with beautiful views of the sea, the Parador Malaga Golf hotel in Malaga is a spectacular option. You can have the experience of playing golf at same time that you enjoy sea views. It has direct access to a magnificent white sand beach. And if you get lucky with a low score, it’s worth rewarding yourself with all that handwork. In Spain, there is no dearth of heritage and history and each region has more and more to offer. From Costa del Sol, you could plan day excursions to Ronda and to Ubeda and Baeza that have been declared as World Heritage Cities by the UNESCO. Admire buildings with different artistic styles and stroll through streets packed with history.

 

GolfingIndian.com Series sponsored by Spain.Info
GolfingIndian.com Series sponsored by Spain.Info

 

 

 

 

 

 

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