Villa PAR V:
Villa PAR V is very well appointed and very comfortable. The terrace is a lovely place for a long breakfast and lunch and dinner become long leisurely affairs. In the morning the cool terrace is wonderful for reading your morning paper or favorite books, while the early birds pass by and hit their golf balls (sometimes into the water).
After a wonderful afternoon at the beach or in the pool it's time to prepare the cocktails and sit in the garden to watch the spectacular and fabulous sunset and enjoy the quietness and peace as the golf course becomes your extended garden.
You can have dinner on the upstairs terrace, down in the garden or during a winter evening by the fireplace on the mezzanine floor. There is plenty of dining furniture available.
Climate and golf:
The climate on the Costa del Sol is one of the best in the world with around 300 days of sunshine (so called micro- climate). A soft breeze makes even the warmest days comfortable and you can play golf the whole year around. In winter don't start too early, in summer do start early and as the evenings are beautifully long you can easily play 18 holes after 5pm.
There are plenty of other golf courses near by, the Andalusian coast has the greatest number of courses per square meter. There are over 35 golf courses around Villa PAR V, with a choice of playing in the mountains, avocado groves or along the sea side.
Excursions and leisure:
Malaga is a very nice surprising city with lots of cultural sites and of course the beautiful Picasso museum. If you want to find out about the Spanish history do go and visit Sevilla and Granada, less than two hours away.
Closer by and very Andalusian are the mountain villages of Coin and Mijas with their cafes, tapa bars and real Spanish atmosphere.
For upmarket shopping, nightlife and restaurants Marbella and Puerto Banus are well worth a visit. The marina of Puerto Banus is full of beautiful (and ugly) yachts and people.
During the winter months driving up to the stunning mountains of Sierra Nevada for a long weekend is a real pleasure. Sol y Nieve is a very pleasant ski village with excellent accommodation for all budgets and less than a couple of hours by car. Min. altitude 2.100 m, max altitude 3.300 m, 2 cable cars, 16 chairlifts, ski school and the latest equipment hire.
Golf:
Mijas Golf has two of the most popular and well established golf courses on the Costa del Sol. The 5 star 'Los Byblos' Hotel, connecting the two courses, makes the area distinguished. Golfers will enjoy Trent Jones’ design: gentle, undulating fairways with wide open spaces. Exotic Araucalia pines and perfumed jacaranda line the fairways at Los Lagos, and olive trees are in abundance on Los Olivos. Los Lagos is the longer of the two at 6404 Metres and it is named after its seven thirsty water hazards. The greens are wide but contoured and well protected by bunkers. Los Olivos, at 6009 Metres is a tighter challenge than Los Lagos. Villa PAR V is situated at one of the water hazards of Los Lagos, at the edge of hole number five.
The entire Costa is a golfers paradise and the unique sunny and warm climate makes the area ideal for lovers of this sport. When Valderrama was chosen to host the Ryder cup (1997), the Costa del Sol received world -wide recognition as being 'the best winter golf resort in Europe'. Ever since the number of golf courses has increased rapidly and there is a tremendous variety. You can choose to play in a valley, on the hills, in the bedding of an old avocado grove or along the sea side.
Every golf club has its own admission rules, but whether you are a beginner, an all rounder or a champion you will find a challenging course.
The club house is a wonderful place to enjoy the 19th hole and to meet an international crowd.
Other Activities:
Almost anything you want!
