Our only wish is that they had listened to us, the tour operator over the last few years when we encouraged them to stop hiking prices.

Los Naranjos now has a €65 green-fee and is giving a €10 voucher for spending in the Bar / Restaurant which means the round of golf is really costing €55. A year ago the same round was €85.

This is a typical example of the great value now available on the Costa del Sol.

For the summer they have introduced a special offer of €115 for 2 players and a buggy.

You heard it First From Golf Experience – No Cars for Rent at Malaga Airport this Summer!

This summer will see a major shortage of cars for rent at Malaga Airport. This is an ironic result of the credit crunch. All the major car-hire companies relied in the past, on renewing their fleets on a buy and sell back arrangement with the car manufactures. After six months the manufactures bought the cars back and sold them on.

However, this is no longer happening and the car-rental companies consequently will have much reduced fleets this summer as they can not finance outright the purchase of new fleets. Already at Easter there was a huge shortage so, be warned.

If you are planning a visit during the summer let us book your car now with Espacar who offer the best Value / Service on the Costa. No hidden extras, no waiting at Malaga Airport, no rip-off charges for fuel etc. Just the smiling face of Antonio to greet you and rush you to your awaiting car.

San Pedro de Alcantara Tunnel

San Pedro de Alcantara, as many of you will know it, is about to disappear for 18 months.

The N 340 / A7 from the Ronda roundabout to Guadalmina Golf Club or the above arch will be close to traffic by the time you read this. The sea-side alternative route will take the traffic in both directions.

New 5 Star Deluxe Hotel Opens in Finca Cortesin

Situated between Estepona and La Duquesa the magnificent “Cloisters” style hotel is perched on a hilltop with commanding views of the Costa del Sol’s coastline and the Sierra de Ronda mountains and of course Finca Cortesin Golf Club.

This property brings new standards of luxury to the Costa del Sol with a variety of sumptuous rooms and suites.

The development is situated just 2 kilometres from the sandy beaches of South of Spain, between Marbella and Sotogrande.

It features an amazing Golf and Spa Hotel Resort, as well as luxury apartments, penthouses and detached villas.

Opened in October 2008, the 5-star deluxe hotel will offer one and two bedroom suites, with Juniors Suites all lavishly appointed and elegantly furnished, with high ceilings and the finest materials.

The hotel’s luxurious spa is a haven of relaxation, complementing the property’s sports facilities, exclusive boutique shops and restaurants.