Thursday 17 September 2009

Casares Panoramic Views

Like many towns and villages in Spain, Casares was originally the old traditional white washed village in the hills, built on steep slopes and impossible terrain, definately one of the places to see near Casares del Sol.
As time went by the land down from the hillside of Casares became a more attractive place to build, being flatter and near the beach. This video is from Casares white villagae in the hills looking over the surrounding area. Fabulous panoramic 360' views of Casares from website of photographer Jan Koehn - Panoramic pictures and virtual tours of Spain - very special.








     

More on Casares on Casares Holiday.

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Morocco Trip Video from Casares del Sol

From Casares del Sol you sometimes can see across te Straits of Gibraltar to Morocco, its only 9km across this stretch of sea. So a trip to Morocco is quite easy in a day as one of things to do on Costa del Sol holiday. This video gives a taste of a day trip to Morocco in North Africa. Starting with a drive to Tarifa to catch the high speed ferry to Tangiers in Morocco, a 25 minute trip.











    

More about Morocco trip from Casares del Sol apartments and the area around Casares Holiday on website.

Saturday 12 September 2009

Casares Beach Video

Are you one of those people that loves the beach? And choose holidays that are close to the beach? Casares beach is just 10 minutes walk from Casares del Sol Apartment or, if you prefer, a 2 minute drive with easy parking at th beach side.
Miles of Costa del Sol beach stretching from Casares beach to Sabinillas and on to Duquesa, a lovely walk. See for yourself in the video and enjoy the Spanish music!
   

More about Casares and Casares beach near Casares Holiday.

Tuesday 8 September 2009

Driving around Casares, Costa del Sol, Spain

You can stay at Casares del Sol in Costa del Sol apartment without a car, there are buses just 5 minutes walk away and a taxi rank at a similar distance so its not essential to have a car, and there are several bars and resturants within 5 minutes walk. But to get the most from a holiday in the Casares area of Costa del Sol in Spain, you should really hire a car.  It means you can explore the area much easier, up into the hills and mountains just 10 minutes drive or down along the coastal road to the various beaches dotted along the Mediterreanan Sea coast, Duquesa beach, Sotogrande beach, and onto La Linea beach at the base of Gibraltar.
And with a car you can explore the local resturants more easily. But driving rules in Spain re drinking and driving at more strict than in the UK. In Spain there is no tolerance of any drinking pre driving, zero tolerance. So becareful. The Spanish do random testing sometimes, so be warned. So if you want a drink, use the taxis.
A car allows you to really explore the Costa del Sol area of Andalucia with places to see near Casares del Sol. A day in Casares old town in the hills. A day on Estapona beach. A night out in Puerto Banus. A days sailing from Gibraltar. All these days out are very close to Casares del Sol and easily done with a car.

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Costa del Sol Golfing Holiday at Casares del Sol Apartment


Costa del Sol and Andalucia are world class destinations for golf holidays. And choosing the right golf holiday base is key to enjoying your stay. With several golf courses near the Casares del Sol Apartment - it is an ideal base for a Costa del Sol Golf Holiday. Within 500m there are 2 golf courses, Finca Cortesin Golf and Casares Costa Golf (see photo courtesy of Casares Costa Golf) and Casares del Sol central to the Costa del Sol, known locally as Costa del Golf , Spain.

A few tips to help choose the Costa del Sol golf courses for your golfing holiday:
  • Choose golf courses within an easy drive of your base, after 4 hours golf do you really want to drive 90 minutes to get home?
  • Prices can vary greatly with season. There are often some good offers and it is usually advisable check proces with an agent to get the better deals.
  • The high season for golf along the Costa del Sol coast in Spain generally runs from late September till end November and mid March till end of April. A good time to play golf in the Costa del Sol is September and March although this is often the time when maintenance is carried out, hence lower prices.
  • Most Costa del Sol golf courses in Spain are 'hillier' than the UK but if you are reasonably fit, you will always appreciate a golf course better if you walk. But for some courses, it is essential to buggy although this isn't always included in the price.

The Costa del Sol Golf Courses near Casares del Sol apartment that we rate as good to include in your golf holiday:

  • 2 minutes - Finca Cortesin and Casares Costa Golf.
  • 10 minutes - Dona Julia Golf, Almenara Golf, La Duquesa Golf.
  • 20 minutes - Aladeisa Golf, Sotogrande Golf, La Reserva Golf, San Roque Golf Old and New Courses, Valderrama Golf, Los Flamingos Golf, Monte Mayor Golf, Real Club de Marbella Golf, La Canada Golf.
  • 30 minutes - Aloha, Los Naranjos Golf, Los Brisas Golf, La Quinta Golf.