Places to Visit and Further Afield.....:
Favourite places of interest include the enchanting 'white' village of Mijas located high in the surrounding hills. The world famous luxury port of Puerto Banus offers the chance to rub shoulders with the rich and famous, and to shop in its many designer boutiques. During the day the bustling port provides ample places to eat and drink and at night it takes on a different ambience with lively bars and nightclubs.
Fuengirola Zoo, Mijas Costa Aqua Park, Selwo Nature Reserve and Marina and Tivoli World are just a few of the attractions that provide fun for all the family.
40 mins to the west of Elviria brings you to numerous places of interest, picturesque 'white' villages and the medieval town of Ronda with its breathtaking views. The Andalucian cities of Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Malaga, Cadiz and Huelva are all within easy reach for a days visit. Gibraltar and North Africa provide an interesting days shopping, and for watersport enthusiasts, a trip west to Tarifa is a must.
Ski:
The Sierra Nevada is within a 2 hour drive and provides excellent skiing during the winter months.
Golf:
The apartment is set within an area of many fine golf courses. Advice on local courses is available upon request. Santa Maria Village is associated with Santa Maria, one of the oldest and most established 18 hole golf courses in the region. Many of the tees are elevated and on a fine day, the views across the course to the Mediterranean or inland to the mountains that lie to the north, are breathtaking. Other challenging and fine courses are easily accessible both close by or within an hours drive away.
Other Activities:
Watersports, Cinema, Bowling