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Islantilla -- Monuments

La Catedral, el Alcázar y el Archivo General de Indias de Sevilla in the capital of Andalusia
The city of Seville is universally known. In it, art, culture, tradition and tourism come together to make it one of the most attractive places in Spain.

Its Iberian origins have come down to our time through its early name: Hispalis. The city experienced some of its most splendid times during the Muslim domination, which lasted more than five centuries and made a deep impression on the traditions and culture of its inhabitants, with Arab traces even surviving down to our own day. The site of the Cathedral, the Citadel and the General Archive of the Indies represent the very essence of Seville. With the UNESCO World Heritage designation, they are some of Spain's most valuable artistic and cultural monuments. The cathedral is an imposing building, built on top of the former main mosque and preserving its minaret, which is known as the Giralda and is one of the emblems of Seville. In the cathedral, architectural styles from various periods come together, although the dominant one is Gothic (15th to 16th C). It is one of the greatest cathedrals in Europe and the largest in terms of volume. The General Archive of the Indies is in the former Merchants' Exchange, the work of Juan de Herrera and typically Renaissance style from the 16th century. It houses extremely valuable documents illustrating the history of the Spanish overseas empire. The Royal Citadel and its gardens are an architectural jewel whose origin goes back to the time of Abd-al-Rahman II in the 9th century and which formed part of the city's defences. Later it became a royal residence, particularly after the building of the Citadel itself in the 9th century. Other monarchs, like Pedro the Cruel, put up new buildings and made alterations in the 14th century. One of the most notable rooms is the Ambassadors' Room, the heart of the old Citadel, in the Mudejar style.

The city of Seville contains a heritage of monuments of the first order. Its many monuments and museums, as well as the entire urban structure of the old town, make it a city to be discovered at leisure.

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..