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The Hotel Fuerte Marbella enjoys a superb beachfront location, while also being close to the old town - so you're in a prime spot for enjoying the beach.

Pulpí is home to the Giant Geode of Pulpí, a beautiful volcanically formed cavern covered in transparent gypsum crystals, considered the best preserved in the world. It is therefore no surprise that is has been officially declared a Natural Place of Interest. It was discovered on the inside of an abandoned mine in El Pilar de Jaravia.

San Silvestre de Guzmán is located southwest of El Andévalo, along the Guadiana River. It has Villa blanca to its south and Villanuva de los Castillejos to its north. It has 755 inhabitants.

The tourist office of Cogollos de Guadix is located in the Town Hall.

Córdoba Province Museums: Museo Municipal, Museo Histórico Local, Museo Histórico-Arqueológico, Museo Parroquial and more.

A 27-hole course, providing three different 18-hole options, it is suitable for all levels of expertise. It borders the Atlantic Ocean and is the first in Spain to be certified according to international standards for quality and environmental systems.

The Tourist Office of Abla is located in Calle Balsillas, 9, Abrucena, opening from Monday to Friday.

Japanese style gardens in the Coto de la Serena create a tranquil atmosphere for a perfect round of relaxing golf. Pedro Moran designed the course, which is to be found between San Pedro del Alcantará and Estepona.

The magnificent Castillo de Alcalat, built in the early fourteenth century, looms over this whitewashed village, which has around 3300 inhabitants.

Mijas Pueblo (town) is located away from the coast and has a wide variety of restaurants and places to eat, including authentic, traditional Spanish restaurants as well as international ones. Fresh seafood is brought from the coast on a daily basis.

This spa is a beautiful place that has been enjoyed by Romans and Arabs alike.

At 766 metres above sea level, the stunning little village of Castillejar is one of the six Andalusian hamlets that make up the region of Huescar in the north east corner of the Province of Granada. With a population of around 2,000, this idyllic haven is tucked away and yet easily accessible at just 15 minutes off the A-92 Mediterranean autovía (motorway).

Following is a sampling of the type of courses you can find being offered at different locations throughout the Costa del Sol and by various providers, at any given time. Do take the time to check the credentials of instructors, practitioners and therapists before committing yourself to a course of study.

The town’s origin comes from a set of farmhouses in the Los Vélez manor. It obtained its municipal independence from Vélez Rubio in 1895. There is not much agreement on the meaning of its name. According to the Arabists, its name means “kiss of Allah”, whilst more recent research has associated its toponym with an Arab verb meaning “to drink”, or “drink from the highest source”.

Known for its fast greens and precision fairways, the first nine holes are played through parkland surrounding the houses of the San Andrés urbanisation. Long, careful shots are needed to avoid not only the trees but also the many water hazards. Numerous ancient olive trees as well as three large lakes present a challenge for the back nine, but the greens are ample and wide open.

Valenzuela is renowned for its idiosyncratic Día del Corpus (Corpus Christi) celebrations; the streets are carpeted with colored sawdust creating varied designs for more than 2kms. The town has around 1200 inhabitants.

The monastery was constructed in 1412 on the site of a Moorish stronghold. 'Rábida' is a Arabic word meaning fortress. Its Moorish influences can still be seen in its Mudéjar architecture, including the fine cloister.

Popular festivals in Gor are Fiestas Patronales de San Cayetano and San Blas.

These massive, majestic mammals swim between the Mediterranean (to the east, from the Costa del Sol across to Morocco) and the Atlantic (to the west, between the Costa de la Luz and Morocco) - the best months to see them are April to October.

Anti-cellulite massage is usually on offer from the small Spanish beauty salon to the most luxurious health clinics and 5 star hotel spa areas in and around major towns and cities of Andalucia. If you are in and around the Costa del Sol area, you should have no problem finding and English-speaking beautician who can offer this massage.