There are many golf enthusiasts who can get away from work only for a day or two. But come to think of it, this two days break is better then no break at all. When planning a short golf break, you do not have to plan in advance. As it is going to be a short golf trip almost all the golf resorts and clubs will be ready to accommodate you. In fact the idea of short golf breaks have become so popular that all the top and best golf resorts and clubs encourage the travelers and the golf enthusiasts to plan those mini golf breaks. The best of the golf destinations around the world are now well connected to other parts of the world. Thus there are frequent flights available from all parts of the globe to all the local airports.
These frequent flights have made it easier for avid golfers to plan for their golf holidays away from home. You can thus plan your golfing holiday either during the week or over the weekend or it could also be a combination of both. Golf Holidays in Spain have been the choice for British holidaymakers for decades and with good reason. Spain offers a seductive blend of gorgeous weather, exotic locations, dazzling beaches, grand monuments, tantalizing food and drink, and a host of activities such as swimming and golf along with a pulsating nightlife. But in a country so overrun with visitors, where do you go to find the authentic Spain? If you want to find the real Spain with all the conveniences of modern living, head for the Costa de Almeria. Here's why Almeria is the place for your holidays in Spain.
For one thing, there's the location. Costa de Almeria stands on the Mediterranean in the eastern part of Andalucia - home of flamenco and bullfights and birthplace of Picasso. Other than beaches and scenic fishing villages, the area is studded with the magnificent remains of ancient Moorish civilisation, orange groves, and orchards of white grapes.
Its Moorish castle, Alcazaba, is the second in size of Andalusia's Islamic fortresses after the Alhambra. This magnificent hilltop structure features stout walls and towers and commands stunning views of the surrounding area. Another Almeria attraction is one for film buffs. This is where they shot the old Spaghetti westerns and today it's rewarding to visit the sets of such films as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in the desert of Tabernas.
If you love nature, you'll enjoy a visit to another local treasure- the natural park of Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata. This large terrestrial-maritime reserve covers the town of Carboneras, the mountain range of Sierra de Cabo de Gata, and 120 km of the sea as a part of a Marine reserve. It's home to 1100 species of fauna the majority of which are birds making it an ornithologists' delight.
Another thing that makes Costa de Almeria so special is the weather. The region offers a unique desert climate with sunny dry winters and hot summers tempered by the coastal breezes. This means that any time of the year is perfect for your Spanish holiday. The region gets over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and has the greatest number of cloudless days in the whole of Spain.
This sublime climate, combined with the fact that the Costa de Almeria is home to the longest stretches of coastline in the whole of Andalucia, makes it the perfect place to enjoy water sports such as sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing and rowing. Almeria is a great place to search out deserted empty beaches with hidden coves and then sunbathe or go diving in the warm, limpid water. The 2005 Mediterranean Games were held here and a sporting feel still lingers throughout the area. And if golf is your activity of choice, you're in for a special treat. For one thing, this is the only spot in Europe where you can play golf in the middle of a desert. Golfing in Spain is a treat in Almeria; the region is home to seven first class golf courses many set against the dramatic backdrop of the coastline. Playing a round of golf here is a very comfortable and informal affair. You can play in shorts and t-shirt on any day of the year. All the facilities you need are on hand to ensure memorable Spain golf holidays - shops, bars, hotels, cafes and restaurants.