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Islantilla -- Gastronomy

Jabugo, Cortegana, Cumbres Mayores and Repilado, in Sierra de Huelva, produce the highest-quality cured hams, hardly surpassed by the hams of any other place. Iberian sausages like cured loin of pork, morcón (thick sausage cured with paprika), chorizos (Spanish sausage cured with paprika) and the traditional black pudding, a crucial ingredient for every stew and cocido, are excellent. Pure-breed Iberian pigs, fed exclusively with acorn in the meadows, give the best sausages in the world. Gurumelos is the name that the people of Huelva give to the Amanita ponderosa, an excellent mushroom that is prepared in a variety of ways. These include grilled with olive oil, garlic and parsley – a delicious recipe – and Huelva-style with potatoes and shrimp.

The influence of Arab confectionery can be felt at once in the pastries from Huelva, which combine the excellent mountain honey with the delicious almonds from the coast. Examples of these mouth-watering treats are the Bonares Easter cake, the cocas (type of bun) from Lepe, Ayamonte, Cartaya and Isla Cristina, the marzipan from Castañas de Fuenteheridos and the wonderful macaroons. Pine nuts, Andévalo's ring-shaped pastries and walnut sponge cakes are also exquisite.

As for the wines, the Designation of Origin Condado de Huelva offers some excellent fruity, young wines that are part of a traditional selection dominated by full-bodied wines. Excellent vinegar is also produced from old wine (yearly harvest, vintage and reserva). We can also find excellent liqueurs, which are good help to digest a heavy meal. From this group we must mention the morello cherry liqueurs, with low alcoholic content and excellent taste, made in La Sierra, Cuenca Minera and El Condado.The person visiting Huelva should not miss the opportunity to eat at some of its great restaurants, like La Plazuela and Las Candelas, both in Aljaraque.

Hotels

Eurostars Cristal Palace
Diputació 257
08007 Barcelona
     



With a thorough refurbishing completed in the year 2000, the Cristal Palace Hotel has established itself at the head of the four-star hotels in Barcelona. Guests are treated to the highest standards of quality, comfort, and service, and will also appreciate the hotel's wonderful location..

AC Palacio Del Retiro
Avda Alfonso XII Nº 14
28014 Madrid

     



It is located in front of the Madrilenian Park " El Retiro" in an emblematic cultural area of Madrid known as "Art Triangle" composed by the Prado Museum, Centro de Arte Moderno Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemiza. The Hotel is within 5 minutes distance from the Stock-Market Building, the famous "Puerta de Alcalá", Gran Vía Street and Recoletos Avenue. The combination of this Classic Building and its Modern Interior Design makes of the Hotel AC Palacio del Retiro an exclusive and unique place..

Barcelona Princess
Avda. Diagonal, 1
08019 Barcelona
     



The Barcelona Princess is a clear example of avant-gardism in Barcelona and the new area of the Forum 2004. Located near the beach and beside the new conference centre, the rooms have spectacular views over the sea and the city. It is a superior four-star hotel with 428 sq.m. of meeting and banqueting rooms, together with all the facilities and services of the most up-to-date hotels in the world. Princess Hotels has firmly set up a new line of avant-garde city hotels. The surroundings of the hotel also offers a wide range of activities at the Shopping Center, Beach, Cultural Tours, Leisure and Sport activities..

Golf courses

Golfclub El Candado
Calle del Golf, 2, (Urbanización El Candado) - El Palo
29018 Málaga (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952299340 / Fax: +34 952290845

holes: 9
par: 35


The Club de Golf El Candado is well know amongst all professional of the Costa del Sol. It is a fairly short course of 2.362 metres, situated in a small valey. It has rather difficult hilly design with substantial level differences and challenging greens..


Estepona Golf
Carretera de Cádiz, Km.150
Arroyo Vaquero
29680 Estepona (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952937605 / Fax: +34 952937600

hole: 18
par: 72


The 18 hole course, which is located on the inland side of the main coastal road at Km. 150, just one mile from Estepona town centre, was designed by José Luis López and first opened in 1989. The design uses the natural landscape which is set against the Sierra Bermeja mountain range, and enjoys sea views from most parts of the course. The fairways are wide and the greens large which provides a challenge for players of all levels, but doesn't penalise the average golfer..