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Islantilla -- Turism

The autonomous region of Andalusia lies in the the south of Spain, and its coasts are bathed by both the Mediterranean and Atlantic oceans.

The climate in the autonomous region of Andalusia is dominated by a Mediterranean climate.

The summers in Andalusia are very hot while the winters are short. The rainfall except in autumn is low, (less than 700mm), not counting specific areas such as Grazalema sierra, Aracena sierra, the Sierra Nevada and La Sagra massif. The climate in these areas changes depending on the altitude and proximity to the coast, where temperatures are milder than inland. The average temperatures vary between 16ºC and 18ºC and decrease at altitude.

Andalusia comprises eight provinces that include: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Malaga, Jaen and Seville. Its political capital is Seville.

The highest institutional body of the Autonomous Region which governs the life of the people of Andalusia is the Regional Assembly of Andalusia. Article 24 of its Autonomy Statute (1981) states that it is “a political entity of self-government within an autonomous region. The Regional Assembly of Andalusia is made up of a Parliament, a Government Council and a Regional Assembly President”. The Regional Assembly of Andalusia is made up of various Ministries that include Presidency, Tourism and Sport, Economy and Treasury, Government, Justice, Public Administration, Employment and Technological Development, Institutional Relations, Public Transport, Agriculture and Fisheries, Health, Education and Science, Culture, Environment and Social Affairs.

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..