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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

Catalonia Park Putxet
Putxet, 68-74
08023 Barcelona
     



The Catalonia Park Putxet hotel, built in 1975 and partially renovated in 2001, is located in the quiet residential area of Putxet, very near Balmes Street and Ronda General Mitre, a very convenient access road to any part of Barcelona. In addition, the hotel is located near Güell Park, an emblem of the city and a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí..

Silken Puerta Madrid
Juan Rizi, 5
28027 Madrid

     



Opened in spring 2002, the Hotel Puerta Madrid concept includes outstanding architecture and design combined with quality service and a strategic location. The hotel is planned along modern lines with contemporary fittings, and attention to detail to ensure that its guests can relax in an exclusive and original environment. Only 5 minutes from the Juan Carlos I Trade Fair complex and Barajas airport, it also offers a quick getaway to the capital´s main through-routes..

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..

Golf courses

Antequera Golf
Urbanización Antequera Golf, s/n
29200 Antequera (Málaga)
Tel. +34 661227989 / Fax: +34 952845232

holes: 72
par: 18


The course is at some 650 metres above sea level, and is surrounded by the spectacular Torcal Mountains. The fairways are bordered by 200+ year old olive groves. .


Golfclub La Dama de Noche
Centro Comercial Plaza, Locales 51-52
29660 Nueva Andalucía (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952818150 / Fax: +34 952817006

holes: 9
par: 36

For the golfing addicts and insomniacs Enrique Canales designed Europe's first 24 hour golfing paradise. The course takes its name from the plant whose nocturnal, intoxicating fragrance helpfully keeps the mosquitoes at bay. The lighting system is arranged so as to cast no shadows thus giving daylight quality and maximum visibility and the absence of rough ensures a round of golf here doesn't become a farce of hunt the ball..