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Leon -- Gastronomy

The most typical fish in León is trout, abundant in its rivers. Fried and cold, without bacon or cured ham as they are usually served elsewhere, trout is the star when it comes to fish in this region. Peppers from Bierzo, savoury pies from Villafranca, trout soup, white beans from Bañeza and cachelada con chorizo (a dish made with potatoes and Spanish sausage cured with paprika) are excellent dinner choices.León's confectionery requires a section of its own. Mantecadas from Astorga (biscuits made with almonds and lard) are the most representative dessert, but not the only one, since they share their fame with San Guillermo's bow-shaped pastries in Cistierna, with almond sponges, nicanores from Boñar and ring-shaped sponge cakes called bollo maimón. Flour, egg and sugar are the ingredients of frisuelos (similar to crêpes), roscas ciegas (with egg yolks and alcohol) and tranca la puerta biscuits. Also typical of this province are rice pudding, cream biscuits, fried milk pudding, etc. In some towns they make a dessert called guindillas de monja, which was originally made by nuns from Sahagún de Grafedes but have become a part of the local pastry tradition.

Wines and restaurants
The best wines in León are the wines from El Bierzo, with Designation of Origin. Red, white and rosé wines are all of exceptional quality. You can also go for the wines from Valdevimbre de los Oteros, a rosé kind that is light, fresh and fruity, with an orange-rosey colour to it. It is slightly sparkling as a consequence of a process called madreo that consists in adding whole grapes to the fermenting must. The small yield of this original and traditional wine, fully handcrafted, is very recommended. Paco Rubio Restaurant, in La Bañeza and Vivaldi Restaurant, in León, are the ideal places for having some of the delicious regional cuisine. They were rated 1 sun by the CAMPSA guide. Another great place to dine is Adonías del Pozo Restaurant, also in León, recommended by the CAMPSA guide.

Hotels

Urban
Carrera San Jerónimo, 34
28014 Madrid

     



With a swimming pool open to the sky, a moonlight restaurant, a spectacular patio adjoining the heart of the city and the last word in architecture, in Madrid the Hotel Urban has come into being. Beyond question, it is a new hotel that will be a reference point for quality..

Abba Castilla Plaza
Castellana, 220
28046 Madrid

     



In the heart of the Paseo de la Castellana and close to the "Kio Towers",one of the most important financial centre in
Spain. Just 15 minutes away from the airport and close to the trade fair Juan Carlos I. Built in 1993, with 183 full-equipped rooms, totally soundproofed and air conditioned. Large modular meeting rooms to celebrate every kind of event. Make sure you try the exquisite Basque cuisine at the hotel's restaurant 'Amalur'. And for your leisure time our gym with panoramic views, sauna, jacuzzi and steam bath. We recomend you our Cafetería "Las Torres" with live piano music in the evening..

Conde Duque
Plaza del Conde Valle Suchil 5
28015 Madrid

     



The Gran Hotel Conde Duque, one of Madrid's outstanding buildings, is located in a quiet garden square in the city center, away from the noise but close to important cultural and leisure places such as Plaza de España, Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Paseo de la Castellana and Colon Square. In the very heart of town. We combine luxury and comfort with the most modern facilities, offering the best service for both business and leisure..

Golf courses

Alhaurin Golf & Hotel Resort
Carretera Mijas - Alhaurín El Grande, Km. 6
29120 Alhaurín el Grande (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952595970 / Fax: +34 952594586

holes: 72
par: 18


This course is situated right in the heart of the Costa del Golf, at the foot of the Mijas mountains, in the municipality of Alhaurin El Grande from which the course takes its name. Designed by Severiano Ballesteros, the course fits the terrain like a glove and respects the natural lie of the land, so its is a very uneven course. The fairways are long and narrow which means you will need to hit an accurate drive if you don't want to end up in the water hazards or the numerous bunkers and bushes. Having said that, the level of difficulty of the course can be adapted to all levels because of the versatile nature of the tees which offer up to 6 tee-off positions. As well as the 18-hole round designed by Severiano Ballesteros, the course has another two rounds, one consisting of 18 par-3 holes and another consisting of 9 short holes.
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Club de Golf los Moriscos
Urbanización Playa Granada, s/n
18600 Motril (Granada)
Tel. +34 958825527 / Fax +34 958255251

holes: 9
par: 35


Los Moriscos is an all-round sports and leisure complex situated next to the sea yet within easy reach of the Sierra Nevada ski resort. The course, designed by Ibergolf and Manuel Piñero, opened in 1974 and is mainly flat. However the , the large greens, two lakes, palm trees, sugar cane and the abundance of exotic fruit plantations, including papaya and mango, ensure that playing golf here is interesting; and with all theses natural hazards challenging too..