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Nastasia Nadaud of France secured a four-stroke victory at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España presented by Oysho, the season-ending event on the Ladies European Tour, with a score of 66 (-6). The 21-year-old began the day in third place, five shots behind the overnight leader, Trichat Cheenglab, but found birdies early in her round at the Real Guadalhorce Club de Golf. She made birdies on the first and third holes, followed by an eagle on the fourth, and then a further birdie on the fifth, which took her to the top of the leaderboard.
The Santander Spanish Women's Professional Championship will see the best players from across the country compete in the season's grand finale from 19th to 21st November 2025 at La Hacienda Links Golf Resort. A total of 33 players, including six from Andalusia and eight amateurs, will compete for the final title of the year.
A round up of news of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande for 2025. Latest news added to the top, older items archived for future interest.
Hostals and hostels are a fantastic way to travel Andalucia on a budget. Despite their affordable prices, this doesn't mean to say that you have to compromise on quality, with many well known for their individual character and centralised location.
As winter evenings draw in, the towns and villages of Andalucía once again burst into colour with the glow of Christmas lights. Across the region, from the snow-capped Sierras to the sun-warmed coast, streets are filled orange-laden trees, festive cheer, music, and the unmistakable scent of roasted chestnuts, straight from the Sierras.
A guide to the Sierra Nevada, the only ski resort in Andalucia, is located at Pradollano in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, about 30 km south east of Granada city.
Coastal property for sale on the Costa Tropical, Andalucia. The Costa Tropical, which runs from the popular resort town of Nerja in the west through La Herradura and the charming towns of Almuñecar and Salobreña. This stretch of coastline takes its name from the sub-tropical climate.
The Costa de la Luz is one of Andalucia’s lesser developed, more rugged and natural coastlines. Rural coastal properties and inland country estates complement vast expanses of untouched beaches. Fishing villages, luxury developments like Sotogrande, trendy hang outs like Tarifa, and the provincial capital of Cádiz all provide shopping, business, recreation and cultural opportunities.
Buying a property abroad can seem a daunting prospect for many reasons, none least of which are the language barrier and the difficulty in understanding foreign laws and legal documentation. Foreigners have been buying properties in Andalucia and along the Costa del Sol for decades. The majority of these individuals will have not experienced any significant problems, however horror stories abound whereby people have faced unexpected costs at some stage of the purchase process.
Gibraltar does not lack accommodation and has several luxury hotels, as well as more basic, affordable ones. There are also many self-catering rental options, including apartments and villas, for those who would like a bit more privacy or simply prefer to rent.
For long the subject was taboo. Now a new books throws fresh light on a forgotten war that raged in the 1940s and early 1950s in the mountains of Spain. Entitled Between Two Fires - Guerrilla war in the Spanish sierras, the book appears at a moment when Spain is involved in intense and often bitter debate about its recent past under the 40-year Franco dictatorship.
Books about Flora and Fauna in Andalucía: information guides about plants in Andalucía, wild flowers, birds and wild animals in Andalucía. Identify over 500 species that grow in the region, observe the different type of birds and wild animals. Andalucia is a rich region in Flora and Fauna.
The Rock of Gibraltar is a giant slab of jagged Jurassic limestone. It has dominated the Straits of Gibraltar for around 200 million years and of course over such a period has continually changed and evolved. The porous limestone ensures that the Rock always has a plentiful water supply. So when nearby Spain is often arid and brown the Rock will be lush and green.
Within the Botanic Gardens, the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park offers refuge to rescued animals and endangered species. This small but vital sanctuary participates in international breeding programs and raises awareness about wildlife conservation. Visitors can encounter lemurs, tortoises, reptiles, and birds in a carefully maintained natural setting.
Art Galleries in Gibraltar include John Mackintosh Hall, The House of Sacarello and the Fine Arts Studio, Local Art Exhibitions can also be found in the City Hall.
Granada is, with Seville, one of the biggest tourist attractions in Spain, not just Andalucia. The primary reason is for the truly extraordinary monument of the Moorish Alhambra, this emotive, sensual palace-fortress is set against the magnificent backdrop of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. It is under no circumstances to be missed.
The Andalusian coast, Costa del Sol and Marbella experiences hot summers where it is possible to sunbathe almost every day from June until September with little or no rain. Daily highs reach 35° C and nights as low as 15° C but definitely always short sleeve weather.
Still harbouring largely undiscovered coastline, the Costa Almeria offers the most sun and some superb beaches and hotels to enjoy it. Lively resorts in the eastern part offer plenty of accommodation options: yachting centre Almerimar, Roquetas de Mar and Aguadulce, with its long, inviting beach. For hotels in a quieter, more undeveloped area, head for the Cabo de Gata, a wild.
Cadiz is a small city, interestingly located on a peninsula meaning it is surrounded by beautiful beaches and sea. Cadiz offers many of the thrills found in a city from modern bars and restaurants to suave bars and historic monuments but is also set in an idilic coastal surrounding.
You don't need to have a huge budget to find a charming, comfortable hostal to stay in Ronda. The town has a number of well-priced, friendly hotels with modern facilities such as free WIFI, often with pretty patios or outdoor terraces where you can enjoy a drink or even have your breakfast as you enjoy the spectacular views.
