As the most southerly region of spain, Andalusia, shares it’s border with Murcia, Extremadura, Castile-La Mancha and Portugal while it’s coasts stretch across over 430 miles of the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Andalusia is the most populous and second largest for Spain’s seventeen regions and is divided into eight provinces: Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga and Seville.

Golf in Andalusia, Spain

Due to its fine weather making it possible to play golf all year round, Andalusia has become a Mecca for golf holiday makers as is one of the most popular destinations for European golf breaks. With a massive array of golf courses to choose from, currently around 100 and increasing every year, there is something to suit every golfer in every area. These ranging from simple 9-hole courses for beginners to PGA-rated courses like Valderrama in Costa de la Luz, which received universal recognition as the finest winter golf resort in Europe, 1997. Andalusia is a dream destination for any golfer and with its shear size and ever increasing golf industry it’s certain there’ll be something new to experience every year.

Things to do in Andalusia, Spain

You can do just about anything you like in Andalusia. The landscapes can be breathtaking and the best way to take it all in is on foot for those who enjoy hiking. Water sports along the seemingly endless coast are plentiful while leaving many untouched locations for a relaxing day at the beach. Fishing on the Guadalquivir River is a joy and pretty much any sport you can think of can be found. A villa rental holiday in Andalusia provides not only the perfect golfing break but an unforgettable vacation for the whole family.

Weather in Andalusia, Spain

With over 3,000 hours of sunshine every year Andalusia is able to stay busy all year round. Mild winters and warm/hot summers (where the daily maximum regularly exceeds 40ºC) – the average temperature is 18°C. Average temperatures in winter are around 13°C, which is why Andalusia is one of Europe’s preferred winter golf break destination.

Flights to Andalusia, Spain

Due to the huge popularity of villa holidays and golf breaks in Andalusia cheap flights are easily found, especially from the UK, to any of the major airports: Malaga (AGP), Almeria (LEI), Seville (SVQ), Gibraltar (GIB), Jerez(XRY), Granada (GRX) or Cordoba (ODB).