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We’ve uncovered an Andalusian gem just for you, the Finca Cortesin. The hotel is a spectacular destination within itself, situated a short drive from the picture perfect Andalusian town of Casares. A couple of nights here will have you totally refreshed, having forgotten all the worries of the world.
duquesa marina
In the afternoon why not take a short trip beyond the hotel grounds to explore the streets or Casares and the classic white washed sugar cube houses surrounding the Moorish castle. Eat in one of the nearby restaurants where you can enjoy traditional tapas. From there continue your journey down to the port town of Duquesa that hugs the coast line of Costa del Sol. Duquesa is a quaint little marina with only 300 berths where you can stroll along the waterfront and pop into a bar for sunset drinks. Andalusia is the birthplace of the world famous artist, Pablo Picasso, and a trip worth taking would be to the Plaza de la Merced in the heart of Malaga. Not only can you view numerous works of Picasso’s infamous style, but the building is full of artefacts from the beginning of Picasso’s home and cultural life.
kite surfing in tarifa
Alternatively you can drive down the coast to enjoy the day kitesurfing at Tarifa, or explore the nearby shops and bars of Marbella. But if you’d rather get back to nature venture out behind the hills of Marbella to the Sierra de las Nieves national park. The park centres on Mount Torrecilla which soars over 1,909m above sea level. A hike around the park will take you pass deep ravines and spectacular cliffs which appear to drop off the face of the earth. But be careful where you tread as the limestone nature of the earth has created a number of potholes and its here you’ll find the worlds third deepest at 1,100meters.
take it easy by the pool
If you feel like taking full advantage of the hotel facilities, go for a round on the spectacular golf course, or visit the luxury spa where you can soak in the natural indoor pool before indulging in a treatment. After relaxing in the sauna you can cool down in the ice room (an artificial igloo and the only one in Spain) before changing to dine in one of the fantastic hotel restaurants for an unforgettable end to your day.
