Playa Esmerelda is located on the Costa del Sol, which enjoys the sunniest weather in Europe. Where else can you sunbathe practically all year, and even at Christmas? And it is on the Golden Mile, the Costa del Sol's crown jewel.

Puerto Banus is just a fifteen-minute stroll by the beach, where you can enjoy a meal alongside the luxury yachts in the marina. The harbour is not only a berthing place for some of the world's most spectacular yachts and sailing ships, it is also home to premier tourist establishments, including the Casino. Shopping in Puerto Banus is an experience at famous stores like El Corte Inglés and Zara, and exclusive boutiques, Versace, Hèrmès and Cartier. When the sun goes down the party begins. Puerto Banus has nightclubs and bars to cater for every whim.

Marbella is beautiful with buildings dating from the 14th century. Marbella has more than twenty golf courses (including Spain's only night course), all top class and only a few minutes drive from Playa Esmerelda. Tennis? The combination of sun and mild temperatures make Marbella an ideal spot. Ski? Sierra Nevada is only a two-hour drive away, where you can ski in short-sleeved shirts and shorts! Plus Marbella has 30 kilo
metres of coastline to soak up the sun on the beach.
   Marbella has every cuisine from typically Spanish to French, Italian Thai, Chinese or Japanese, and you will be spoiled for choice. And you can enjoy your meal in anything from the rustic simplicity of a country "venta" to the high-class gourmet establishments in Marbella. Why not let the Coral Beach Hotel’s expert chefs tempt you with their specialties. There are 3 restaurants on your doorstep. No need for the car then!

If you have a car, you can visit Ronda, a scenic one-hour drive, where Hemingway went for inspiration. Ronda has an impressive old quarter, and Spain's oldest bullring. Continuing for another hour you arrive in Seville, the capital of Andalucia. Granada, with the Alhambra and Albaicin, and Cordoba, with its Cathedral are also just a two-hour drive from Marbella. Gibraltar, with its Barbary Apes and tax-free shopping, and Tangiers, gateway to Morocco, are also only a day trip away.

Just 9 kilometres from Playa Esmerelda is Ojen, a picturesque mountain village with incredible views of the coast. In the little mountain villages of Istan, Coin and Monda, all within 20 minutes it is still possible to catch a glimpse of rural life in Spain, and to buy authentic handicrafts.

The Paseo, getting dressed up for the evening wander, is an essential daily ritual to be enjoyed either in Marbella or Puerto Banus. Hopefully, your vacation in Playa Esmerelda will give you a chance to sample all Andalucia has to offer. If not – there’s always next time!

Airport; Malaga 60 kilometres, Approx 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic).
Car HireCar Hire; All the main companies and local firms have desks at Malaga airport. I book with Europa through a Golf Agent - Patric Nilsson www.golf-service.com. Tel office +34 952 787775, Fax +34 952 787626.