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Roquetas de Mar -- 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.

It borders Extremadura and Castile-La Mancha in the north, Murcia and the Mediterranean Sea in the east, the Mediterranean and Atlantic ocean in the south, and Portugal in the west. The region's scenery stands out because of its sheer diversity. Some areas are covered in mountains while others are full of plains. There are three distinct geographical structures: the sierra Morena to the north, the Guadalquivir river and Betica depression in the central part of the region, and the Betica mountain ranges in the south. The two most notable mountainous areas are the sub-Betica range, containing La Sagra massif that reaches an altitude of 2,383 metres and the Penibetica mountain range. The Sierra Nevada is also outstanding and is home to el Mulhacen, the highest mountain peak on the Iberian Peninsula reaching a height of 3,481 metres. Next comes Veleta peak at 3,392 metres. Andalusian rivers that lead into the Mediterranean sea are relatively short and contain small amounts of water. Amongst these are the Almanzora, the Almeria, the Adra, the Guadalfeo, the Guadalhore and the Guadiaro. The rivers that flow into the Atlantic are bigger and have more copious waters. The region's most important river is the Guadalquivir and its tributaries: the Guadalimar, the Guadiana Menor and the Genil. The Guadiana, the Odiel and the Tinto rivers also flow into the Atlantic. The vast stretch of coast that extends along Andalusia is filled with bays and inlets, some a little more craggy than others as we near the Betica mountain ranges. The most notable geographical quirks that are found along the coast include: the steep rock summit of Farallon, Polacra point, Gata cape, the gulf of Almeria, las Entinas point, Adra bay, Sacratif bay, Malaga bay and Calaburras point. Europa Point forms the Gibraltar headland. This is where the Spanish coast begins stretching from the straits of Gibraltar up to the cape of Trafalgar. Within the straits the most notable parts of the landscape are formed by Algeciras bay as well as by Marroqui (Moroccan) and Tarifa points.

Hotels

Barcelona Universal
Avda. Paralelo Nº 76-78
08001 Barcelona
     



Opened in march 2001, located 200 metres from Barcelona's business and leisure areas. The hotel has 167 rooms (3 suites with jacuzzi) , all of them sound proofed with single air conditioning, free Internet broadband connection "plug and play" by means of wireless technology, satellite TV, interactive TV, minibar and in-room safety box..

Bauza H&R
Goya 79
28001 Madrid

     



Opened in 1999, BAUZA H&R incorporates new ideas in decoration and functionality inspired by sensitivity and imagination. This intellectual and artistic character make it Madrid's most fashionable hotel. Located in Goya street in the heart of the Salamanca quarter where culture, shopping and bussiness come together..

Hotel Carlton
Plaza de Federico Moyúa, 2
48009 Bilbao

     



The Hotel Carlton is one of the most emblematic buildings in Bilbao. An architectural, historic, artistic and cultural monument whose high quality is seen in every detail. Designed in 1919 and completely reformed in 1994 to adapt to the guests most important expectations.
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Golf courses

Islantilla Golf
Urbanización Islantilla, Paseo del Barranco del Moro, s/n
21410 Isla-Cristina (Huelva)
Tel. +34 959486039 / Fax +34 959486104

hole: 9
par: 36


Islantilla Golf inaugurated in 1992 and since then it has become one of the best and most well-known Spanish golf courses in Europe. 27 holes, three different courses surrounded by leafy vegetation and impressive sea-views. The careful design of its Pencross greens and Agrostis Fairways give the course great quality and variety. The smooth slopes, the water, its landscape, its climate, turn golf into a real pleasure for all type of players and handicaps..


Club de Golf Costa Ballena
Carretera El Puerto de Santa María - Chipiona, km 5
11520 Rota (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956847070 / Fax +34 956847050

holes: 18
par: 72


José María Olazábal was the brains behind the design of this 27-hole course situated on the coast of the province of Cadiz, covering an area of more than 400 hectares and belonging to two different municipalities, Rota and Chipiona. It is a course with wide and very versatile tees and so the game can be enjoyed by both professional players and those with a lower level of golf. The round is comfortable and there is plenty of water.

The par-3 16th is particularly worth a mention as the green is surrounded by a lake. The course at Costa Ballena is considered to be one of the best courses in Spain, and there is also a prestigious golf school, a 9-hole course and a high-performance centre for professional players. It is situated 5 km from El Puerto de Santa María on the road to Rota.
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