Golf in Spain

The Costa de la Luz is Andalucía's wilder Atlantic side, made for long beach walks, fishing towns and easy days in the sun. Ayamonte, Isla Canela and El Rompido bring whitewashed streets, riverfront terraces and a slower local rhythm, while Huelva is famous for prawns, tuna and simple seafood lunches beside wide, uncrowded beaches.

Rota sits on the sheltered sweep of Cádiz Bay, with calm Atlantic beaches, an easy old town and a strongly local Andalucían feel. It is a natural base for seafood, beach walks and sherry-country days out, with Jerez, El Puerto de Santa María and Cádiz close enough for history, tabancos and long lunches.

Novo Sancti Petri sits behind the pine-backed dunes of La Barrosa, one of Cádiz province's great beaches. Days here revolve around sea air, sunset promenades, Chiclana's seafood restaurants and easy sightseeing into Cádiz, Vejer and sherry country, giving the area a relaxed resort feel with real Andalucían flavour nearby.

Estepona is one of the Costa del Sol's most charming towns, known for flower-filled lanes, mural-lined streets, a working marina and a polished but unhurried seafront. It is a strong choice for tapas, beach walks and day trips along the coast, with Marbella, Casares and Sotogrande all within easy reach.

Mijas and Marbella show two sides of the Costa del Sol: whitewashed hillside streets and mountain views in Mijas, then Marbella's old town, beach clubs, boutiques and Puerto Banús marina. The appeal is variety — Mediterranean beaches, historic plazas, lively dining and plenty of sightseeing between the coast and the hills.

Granada is pure culture: the Alhambra above the city, Albaicín lanes, Sacromonte caves and the Sierra Nevada on the horizon. It is one of Spain's best places for history and food, with generous tapas traditions, Moorish architecture and atmospheric viewpoints that make every day away from the coast feel memorable.

Roquetas de Mar is a sunny Almería beach town with long promenades, relaxed seafront cafés and a practical, local rhythm. The draw is simple: dry weather, easy beach days, fresh fish and access to the dramatic landscapes of Cabo de Gata and Almería city when you want a change of scene.

Mar de Pulpí is a quiet stretch of the Almería coast shaped by long beaches, warm winter light and low-key seaside villages. Playa Vera and San Juan de los Terreros bring beach walks and relaxed lunches by the water, while the surrounding coast offers coves, viewpoints and an easy escape from busier resort towns.

Murcia is rich in easy sightseeing, from the cathedral and tapas streets of Murcia city to Cartagena's Roman theatre and the calm waters of the Mar Menor. Food is a real reason to come: market-garden produce, rice dishes, grilled fish and relaxed coastal lunches make the region feel generous and down to earth.