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Hub You - Play Golf In Two Countries
A Hungarian right-wing party has expressed its deep shock and concern following the revelation in the Hungarian press that the state-funded Magyar Turizmus Zrt, together with several foreign-owned Budapest hotel chains, is planning to launch a campaign in the autumn which hurts the feelings of millions of Hungarians.The main lure of the campaign is to attract foreign tourists to Hungary providing four nights’ accommodation for the price of three. The party have vigorously protested about choice of the name for the campaign: „Invasion”. The slogan of the campaign is: „Everybody stayed longer than planned in Budapest: Romans by 400 years, Turks by 150, Russians by 45, and now you can stay one free night longer!” The Magyar Turizmus Zrt. – according to the statement of the party – is exploiting the extreme suffering of millions of Hungarians during history to popularise the country”. The party refuses to accept that „some incompetent bunglers commit such a smear campaign” against the country on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. is whIncidentally, the slogan of the campaign that styles itself „unusually witty and self-ironic” is dotted with historical mistakes; neither the Romans nor the Russians have ever invaded Hungary. The former could not, as Hungary did not exist then, the latter did not, as Hungary’s occupation was carried out by the Soviet Union and not the „Russians”. Tholesale condemnation would rightly hurt any self-respecting Russian person.„If
Established 1992 this golf course has been the stage of important events like the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales", and the PGA European Challenger Tour.
In addition there is a training centre, the Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: - · Individual and/or group lessons · Weekend courses · Digital video camera with specific golf analysis software · On course lessons · Clinics with professional guests · Special junior programmes · Golf club repair · Pro shop
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 71 course has been relatively recently built. The design is characterised by wide fairways and gently sloping greens, and follows a path between pines and other local trees, starting out in a wood of Mediterranean pines. It is a rolling type golf course, offering a pleasant walk for those not wishing to use buggies, and the Bermuda fairways, which are lined with indigenous vegetation, offer splendid sea views over the immense dune beaches that are close by. The tiered greens offer a tough challenge for birdie-seekers.
The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, together with a four star hotel and clubhouse with coffee shop, restaurant, pro-shop and all golfing facilities.
El Rompido
This 18 hole par 72 course is the furthest east of all those mentioned in this guide. The complex actually comprises two courses, the original South course and the brand new North course.
The South course sits on the edge of a tidal lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and sprawls across an interesting mix of parkland and marshland with some amazing views – the walk from the 8th green to the 9th tee takes you across a 650ft pontoon right across the protected marshland where you can see freshwater crabs and
2007 is your year! Up until today you have been breaking ground or trying to stay afloat. You founded your business with a sound business plan and stocked the shelves. Now you’re ready to tell the world what you have to offer. You may have even begun to sing the praises of your offering, but no one is listening; at least that’s what your bottom line tells you.So how do you make 2007 different than the previous year? Where should you start? The very first thing you need to do is take a look at what you did in 2006 that brought you any business. Figure out what worked and repeat the process. Did you participate in a vendor fair that brought you sales either immediately or afterwards? When you donated your time or product did you at least get a sponsor ad?Now that you have an idea of what worked and what didn’t where do you go from here? Take a look once again at your list. After each successful event did you follow-up? Right about now you are probably thinking, “I know I should be doing follow-ups. I have heard that said a million times before. That’s nothing new!” Maybe so, but do you DO IT? If not, I highly recommend that you make it a habit in 2007. If there is one thing that separates the successful entrepreneur from the struggling one it is FOLLOW-UP! Let’s look at some terrific and simple follow-up ideas that are sure to get results.Hopefully at your event you made a note of the people who attended. If you don’t know their contact inform
The Guadiana river provides the border between Portugal and South Western Andalucia, or Huelva, in theCosta de la Luz. It is also the location for an extremely large number of top-notch golf courses, all within easy reach of each other. There is none of the high-rise hotel development here that you will find on the other Costas, since local government has insisted on the preservation of protected natural spaces. Instead you will find a few attractive hotels, and a good selection of fairly new apartments and villas. The more temperate climate means that it is possible to play golf for most of the year, and, being in a river delta, the area is protected to a large extent from the strong winds that characterise this coast further south.
All these courses are conveniently reached by the airports of Faro in Portugal, or Seville in Spain.
Golf in Portugal.
Castro Marim
This is one of the newest courses to play golf in Portugal, having opened in the year 2000, in an area of the Algarve that until recently had no golfing infrastructure at all. This 18 hole, par 72 course has a very beautiful setting in the peaceful atmosphere of the eastern Algarve, offering players breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean, the River Guadiana and the nearby nature reserve. The fairways have been made with Bermuda grass, whilst the greens are made with the new Penn A4 grass. Unless you are a mountain goat, it’s advisable to hire a buggy, since parts of the course are extremely steep indeed.
This golf course offers challenges to all levels and abilities. In some places the layout is deceptive, and a well-struck drive could quite easily land in one of the ornamental lakes. Its unique underground irrigation system enables play even in the driest of weathers. A driving range, putting green and putting course are also available for pre-round practice.
Benamor
The late Sir Henry Cotton designed this 18 hole, par 71 course. Sir Henry was apparently inspired by the ancient church, which is now situated next to the clubhouse.
The resulting layout offers a challenge to players of all standards. The course is undulating, but although less hilly than the Castro Marim course, still offers stunning views to the mountains in the north and the Atlantic to the south.
Indigenous olive, cork, carob, fig and almond trees, many of them centuries old, add to the beauty of the area whilst also creating natural hazards. In addition, water hazards and bunkers are strategically placed around the course to test your strategy and accuracy. The greens of Penn A4 are superb, and fairways of Bermuda Sahara provide good opportunities for well-placed shots. There is also a driving range and putting green for you to get in a little practice before you play the course.
Quinta da Cima
This 18 holes, par 72 course is a great test of golf with dog-legs to the right and left, open fairways and well placed bunkers and lakes. A stream with dams and permanent flowing water crosses holes 4, 5, 6 and 13. This is a true championship course. Watch out for the tricky par 5 16th hole, and expect some surprises on the 18th!
This course offers breathtaking views, and is an exceptionally beautiful course to play. From any point on the course the views of the sea and the mountains are a delight. Century-old olive and carob trees and the typical orange groves provide a truly peaceful feel to this wonderful course.
The greens have been seeded with Bent Crenshaw. Tees and fairways are seeded with Zoysia.
Two large driving ranges provide magnificent views of the mountains as well as of the ocean.
The Robinson Golf Academy can be found on the second driving range, which is designed for practice with irons only. It comprises 3 greens and 6 tees for concentrated tuition.
Quinta da Ria
This spectacular 18 hole, par 72 course is situated in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and spreads along a gently rolling area down to the Ria Formosa itself, with a stunning view of the sea and the Huelva coastline It comprises two loops of 9 holes with each loop having 2 par 5's, five par 4's and two par 3's. Five lakes were strategically built around the course, near greens 5, 10 and 14. Hole 16, a par 5, is played between the two biggest lakes. The green of the par 3 17th brings one of the lakes into play and also has an island where a large number of local bird-life nests. Besides the beauty the lakes bring to the course, they are also used as water reservoirs for irrigation and are nourished by a stream, in play on some holes.
The greens, smoothly undulating, are well protected by bunkers. Greens, tees and fairways are seeded with Bent Crenshaw and the rough with Poa Pratensis with Fescues. There are wide fairways and well maintained rough, so the course is suitable for the higher handicapper.
Although the course is relatively new, it has been planted with more than 300 trees, such as olive and carob, in order to produce a more established feel, and to maintain the ancient border. From any point on the course, one can see both the mountains and the sea. The surrounding orange groves and vineyards contribute to make the landscape of the course even more beautiful.
On this course, as with the Quinta da Cima, there will be no housing development, so there will be nothing except the breathtaking views to distract you from your game. Together these two golf courses provide a fine choice for golf holidays.
For golf in Spain, there are a number of equally beautiful and equally challenging sites.
Isla Canela
This 18 hole par 72 links golf course is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking the Guadiana River. It was designed by Catarineu, and completed in 1994. It’s set in a beautiful landscape dotted with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees, and offers challenging and entertaining play on its gently sloping dunes.
Trolleys and buggies can be hired from the clubhouse; however there is little need of buggies since the entire course is relatively flat. It extends over a salt marsh crossed by small seawater rivulets.
The gentle slopes are formed by dunes, and the course provides a beautiful landscape dominated by broom, eucalyptus, olive and orange trees some of which require consideration when playing some fairways. Overall, accuracy rather than distance is key here.
Natural lakes border a number of holes, and the greens are generally large and well protected by bunkers. The par five 7th is reachable in two, but the river to the right of the green is likely to catch the unwary. The construction of strategically placed tees means Isla Canela is enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. The club also offers very good practice facilities.
There is a permanent golf school as well as a golf shop, a bar and a restaurant. In addition there is a swimming pool and two bowling greens next to a beautiful terrace on which to sit and relax after a game. Plans have been approved for a second course on the island, together with a third a little further up the River Guadiana at Costa Esuri.
Islantilla Golf Course
There are 3 separate courses at Islantila, each surrounded by luxuriant vegetation with stunning sea views.
"Course 1" is best suited to medium or low handicappers as it requires precision, stroke ability and skill. "Course 2" is ideal for high handicappers, as, although it has a somewhat difficult beginning, there are fewer quirks and the layout is less deceptive to the inexperienced eye. "Course 3" is the official 18 holes par 72 course which requires considerable skill, and is ideal for medium handicappers.
Established 1992 this golf course has been the stage of important events like the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales", and the PGA European Challenger Tour.
In addition there is a training centre, the Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: - · Individual and/or group lessons · Weekend courses · Digital video camera with specific golf analysis software · On course lessons · Clinics with professional guests · Special junior programmes · Golf club repair · Pro shop
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 71 course has been relatively recently built. The design is characterised by wide fairways and gently sloping greens, and follows a path between pines and other local trees, starting out in a wood of Mediterranean pines. It is a rolling type golf course, offering a pleasant walk for those not wishing to use buggies, and the Bermuda fairways, which are lined with indigenous vegetation, offer splendid sea views over the immense dune beaches that are close by. The tiered greens offer a tough challenge for birdie-seekers.
The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, together with a four star hotel and clubhouse with coffee shop, restaurant, pro-shop and all golfing facilities.
El Rompido
This 18 hole par 72 course is the furthest east of all those mentioned in this guide. The complex actually comprises two courses, the original South course and the brand new North course.
The South course sits on the edge of a tidal lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and sprawls across an interesting mix of parkland and marshland with some amazing views – the walk from the 8th green to the 9th tee takes you across a 650ft pontoon right across the protected marshland where you can see freshwater crabs and
Have you ever been on a large team, say 20 members or more, and the leadership put all of you into a room to brainstorm ideas? If you're like me, after participating in some of the idea-storming, you backed up to a wall in order to observe the chaos.And what chaos it was! Some people were spitting out ideas faster than rain falls, others were saying, "We tried that already! It didn't work!" Some were saying, "People aren't going to be happy with that idea!" And still others were shouting, "That's just not logical!"It's hard to get much quality brainstorming accomplished with such a large team! So how do you, as a leader today, harness the strengths of such a large team to get optimal results when you're starting at the idea stage for a new project?This is one of the times that I like employing the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) assessment tool. The MBTI's results for a large team can be utilized to great advantage at the early stages of a project. Since a lot of people are somewhat familiar with the results of the MBTI, I'll give brief descriptions of where I'm going with this.When you and your employees take the MBTI assessment, the result is a 4-letter code: The first letter (E or I) indicates extravert or introvert. The second letter (N or S) indicates intuitive or sensing. The third letter (T or F) indicates thinking or feeling. The fo
Benamor
The late Sir Henry Cotton designed this 18 hole, par 71 course. Sir Henry was apparently inspired by the ancient church, which is now situated next to the clubhouse.
The resulting layout offers a challenge to players of all standards. The course is undulating, but although less hilly than the Castro Marim course, still offers stunning views to the mountains in the north and the Atlantic to the south.
Indigenous olive, cork, carob, fig and almond trees, many of them centuries old, add to the beauty of the area whilst also creating natural hazards. In addition, water hazards and bunkers are strategically placed around the course to test your strategy and accuracy. The greens of Penn A4 are superb, and fairways of Bermuda Sahara provide good opportunities for well-placed shots. There is also a driving range and putting green for you to get in a little practice before you play the course.
Quinta da Cima
This 18 holes, par 72 course is a great test of golf with dog-legs to the right and left, open fairways and well placed bunkers and lakes. A stream with dams and permanent flowing water crosses holes 4, 5, 6 and 13. This is a true championship course. Watch out for the tricky par 5 16th hole, and expect some surprises on the 18th!
This course offers breathtaking views, and is an exceptionally beautiful course to play. From any point on the course the views of the sea and the mountains are a delight. Century-old olive and carob trees and the typical orange groves provide a truly peaceful feel to this wonderful course.
The greens have been seeded with Bent Crenshaw. Tees and fairways are seeded with Zoysia.
Two large driving ranges provide magnificent views of the mountains as well as of the ocean.
The Robinson Golf Academy can be found on the second driving range, which is designed for practice with irons only. It comprises 3 greens and 6 tees for concentrated tuition.
Quinta da Ria
This spectacular 18 hole, par 72 course is situated in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and spreads along a gently rolling area down to the Ria Formosa itself, with a stunning view of the sea and the Huelva coastline It comprises two loops of 9 holes with each loop having 2 par 5's, five par 4's and two par 3's. Five lakes were strategically built around the course, near greens 5, 10 and 14. Hole 16, a par 5, is played between the two biggest lakes. The green of the par 3 17th brings one of the lakes into play and also has an island where a large number of local bird-life nests. Besides the beauty the lakes bring to the course, they are also used as water reservoirs for irrigation and are nourished by a stream, in play on some holes.
The greens, smoothly undulating, are well protected by bunkers. Greens, tees and fairways are seeded with Bent Crenshaw and the rough with Poa Pratensis with Fescues. There are wide fairways and well maintained rough, so the course is suitable for the higher handicapper.
Although the course is relatively new, it has been planted with more than 300 trees, such as olive and carob, in order to produce a more established feel, and to maintain the ancient border. From any point on the course, one can see both the mountains and the sea. The surrounding orange groves and vineyards contribute to make the landscape of the course even more beautiful.
On this course, as with the Quinta da Cima, there will be no housing development, so there will be nothing except the breathtaking views to distract you from your game. Together these two golf courses provide a fine choice for golf holidays.
For golf in Spain, there are a number of equally beautiful and equally challenging sites.
Isla Canela
This 18 hole par 72 links golf course is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking the Guadiana River. It was designed by Catarineu, and completed in 1994. It’s set in a beautiful landscape dotted with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees, and offers challenging and entertaining play on its gently sloping dunes.
Trolleys and buggies can be hired from the clubhouse; however there is little need of buggies since the entire course is relatively flat. It extends over a salt marsh crossed by small seawater rivulets.
The gentle slopes are formed by dunes, and the course provides a beautiful landscape dominated by broom, eucalyptus, olive and orange trees some of which require consideration when playing some fairways. Overall, accuracy rather than distance is key here.
Natural lakes border a number of holes, and the greens are generally large and well protected by bunkers. The par five 7th is reachable in two, but the river to the right of the green is likely to catch the unwary. The construction of strategically placed tees means Isla Canela is enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. The club also offers very good practice facilities.
There is a permanent golf school as well as a golf shop, a bar and a restaurant. In addition there is a swimming pool and two bowling greens next to a beautiful terrace on which to sit and relax after a game. Plans have been approved for a second course on the island, together with a third a little further up the River Guadiana at Costa Esuri.
Islantilla Golf Course
There are 3 separate courses at Islantila, each surrounded by luxuriant vegetation with stunning sea views.
"Course 1" is best suited to medium or low handicappers as it requires precision, stroke ability and skill. "Course 2" is ideal for high handicappers, as, although it has a somewhat difficult beginning, there are fewer quirks and the layout is less deceptive to the inexperienced eye. "Course 3" is the official 18 holes par 72 course which requires considerable skill, and is ideal for medium handicappers.
Established 1992 this golf course has been the stage of important events like the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales", and the PGA European Challenger Tour.
In addition there is a training centre, the Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: - · Individual and/or group lessons · Weekend courses · Digital video camera with specific golf analysis software · On course lessons · Clinics with professional guests · Special junior programmes · Golf club repair · Pro shop
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 71 course has been relatively recently built. The design is characterised by wide fairways and gently sloping greens, and follows a path between pines and other local trees, starting out in a wood of Mediterranean pines. It is a rolling type golf course, offering a pleasant walk for those not wishing to use buggies, and the Bermuda fairways, which are lined with indigenous vegetation, offer splendid sea views over the immense dune beaches that are close by. The tiered greens offer a tough challenge for birdie-seekers.
The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, together with a four star hotel and clubhouse with coffee shop, restaurant, pro-shop and all golfing facilities.
El Rompido
This 18 hole par 72 course is the furthest east of all those mentioned in this guide. The complex actually comprises two courses, the original South course and the brand new North course.
The South course sits on the edge of a tidal lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and sprawls across an interesting mix of parkland and marshland with some amazing views – the walk from the 8th green to the 9th tee takes you across a 650ft pontoon right across the protected marshland where you can see freshwater crabs and
Can you use direct mail marketing to get a job? Well consider if your will that most people already do, because they mail out their resumes to Corporations where they are interested in applying too right? Sure, also solo-professionals, consultants, small business people and even contractors also mail our coupons for free estimates, consultations and introductory offers to get jobs also.Well what if you used this technique to get a job using direct mail marketing coupon packages? Sounds funny right? Well if you think about it; it isn’t really as we know politicians tell us of their credentials in these direct mail marketing pieces and some innovative people have used them to get dates and meet the perfect mate.So does direct mail marketing to get a job work? Indeed, it has for many and it was tried by a ground of students looking to get hired in Silicon Valley and each one got a job right out of school at a 15% higher salary than the graduating class averages. Pretty cool right?Yes, and because it is not done very much if these direct mail marketing packages are sent out to the higher end neighborhoods, many of those people own businesses right? Makes a lot of sense and apparently in the case test study it had worked for some students who tried it. Just a thought.
The Robinson Golf Academy can be found on the second driving range, which is designed for practice with irons only. It comprises 3 greens and 6 tees for concentrated tuition.
Quinta da Ria
This spectacular 18 hole, par 72 course is situated in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and spreads along a gently rolling area down to the Ria Formosa itself, with a stunning view of the sea and the Huelva coastline It comprises two loops of 9 holes with each loop having 2 par 5's, five par 4's and two par 3's. Five lakes were strategically built around the course, near greens 5, 10 and 14. Hole 16, a par 5, is played between the two biggest lakes. The green of the par 3 17th brings one of the lakes into play and also has an island where a large number of local bird-life nests. Besides the beauty the lakes bring to the course, they are also used as water reservoirs for irrigation and are nourished by a stream, in play on some holes.
The greens, smoothly undulating, are well protected by bunkers. Greens, tees and fairways are seeded with Bent Crenshaw and the rough with Poa Pratensis with Fescues. There are wide fairways and well maintained rough, so the course is suitable for the higher handicapper.
Although the course is relatively new, it has been planted with more than 300 trees, such as olive and carob, in order to produce a more established feel, and to maintain the ancient border. From any point on the course, one can see both the mountains and the sea. The surrounding orange groves and vineyards contribute to make the landscape of the course even more beautiful.
On this course, as with the Quinta da Cima, there will be no housing development, so there will be nothing except the breathtaking views to distract you from your game. Together these two golf courses provide a fine choice for golf holidays.
For golf in Spain, there are a number of equally beautiful and equally challenging sites.
Isla Canela
This 18 hole par 72 links golf course is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking the Guadiana River. It was designed by Catarineu, and completed in 1994. It’s set in a beautiful landscape dotted with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees, and offers challenging and entertaining play on its gently sloping dunes.
Trolleys and buggies can be hired from the clubhouse; however there is little need of buggies since the entire course is relatively flat. It extends over a salt marsh crossed by small seawater rivulets.
The gentle slopes are formed by dunes, and the course provides a beautiful landscape dominated by broom, eucalyptus, olive and orange trees some of which require consideration when playing some fairways. Overall, accuracy rather than distance is key here.
Natural lakes border a number of holes, and the greens are generally large and well protected by bunkers. The par five 7th is reachable in two, but the river to the right of the green is likely to catch the unwary. The construction of strategically placed tees means Isla Canela is enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. The club also offers very good practice facilities.
There is a permanent golf school as well as a golf shop, a bar and a restaurant. In addition there is a swimming pool and two bowling greens next to a beautiful terrace on which to sit and relax after a game. Plans have been approved for a second course on the island, together with a third a little further up the River Guadiana at Costa Esuri.
Islantilla Golf Course
There are 3 separate courses at Islantila, each surrounded by luxuriant vegetation with stunning sea views.
"Course 1" is best suited to medium or low handicappers as it requires precision, stroke ability and skill. "Course 2" is ideal for high handicappers, as, although it has a somewhat difficult beginning, there are fewer quirks and the layout is less deceptive to the inexperienced eye. "Course 3" is the official 18 holes par 72 course which requires considerable skill, and is ideal for medium handicappers.
Established 1992 this golf course has been the stage of important events like the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales", and the PGA European Challenger Tour.
In addition there is a training centre, the Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: - · Individual and/or group lessons · Weekend courses · Digital video camera with specific golf analysis software · On course lessons · Clinics with professional guests · Special junior programmes · Golf club repair · Pro shop
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 71 course has been relatively recently built. The design is characterised by wide fairways and gently sloping greens, and follows a path between pines and other local trees, starting out in a wood of Mediterranean pines. It is a rolling type golf course, offering a pleasant walk for those not wishing to use buggies, and the Bermuda fairways, which are lined with indigenous vegetation, offer splendid sea views over the immense dune beaches that are close by. The tiered greens offer a tough challenge for birdie-seekers.
The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, together with a four star hotel and clubhouse with coffee shop, restaurant, pro-shop and all golfing facilities.
El Rompido
This 18 hole par 72 course is the furthest east of all those mentioned in this guide. The complex actually comprises two courses, the original South course and the brand new North course.
The South course sits on the edge of a tidal lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and sprawls across an interesting mix of parkland and marshland with some amazing views – the walk from the 8th green to the 9th tee takes you across a 650ft pontoon right across the protected marshland where you can see freshwater crabs and
I have heard a lot about yoga lately, and there are two reasons people seem to like it. It is a great form of exercise, and it is also supposed to be great for clearing your mind and learning how to relax. I have thought about getting into yoga quite a few times but I haven’t quite gotten there yet. I’m still dreaming of it though, and I do hope to start soon, and I hope to make it something that I can do with my daughter. She may not understand what it is, but I am hoping it will help her in the same way that I hope it helps me.What I have learned about yoga so far is that there is more to it then just bending, stretching, and holding poses. If you do want to start a program, you should search the Internet for information about yoga. If you want to get your children involved, you do have to keep certain safety issues in mind. As I was learning about yoga for my daughter, I wrote an article on it because I found a lot of information that perhaps not a lot of people know.You can find information about yoga all over the Internet, but you can also find out about it via a class or a DVD if you want to. There are a lot of resources out there and you have to decide what is best for you. If you have the time, a yoga class might be just what you need, even if you only go for a few months so that you know what you are doing. You might want to learn about yoga by getting a beginners DVD to show you the ropes. Do whatever works best for you and your schedule.One of the things
Isla Canela
This 18 hole par 72 links golf course is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, overlooking the Guadiana River. It was designed by Catarineu, and completed in 1994. It’s set in a beautiful landscape dotted with olive, orange and eucalyptus trees, and offers challenging and entertaining play on its gently sloping dunes.
Trolleys and buggies can be hired from the clubhouse; however there is little need of buggies since the entire course is relatively flat. It extends over a salt marsh crossed by small seawater rivulets.
The gentle slopes are formed by dunes, and the course provides a beautiful landscape dominated by broom, eucalyptus, olive and orange trees some of which require consideration when playing some fairways. Overall, accuracy rather than distance is key here.
Natural lakes border a number of holes, and the greens are generally large and well protected by bunkers. The par five 7th is reachable in two, but the river to the right of the green is likely to catch the unwary. The construction of strategically placed tees means Isla Canela is enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. The club also offers very good practice facilities.
There is a permanent golf school as well as a golf shop, a bar and a restaurant. In addition there is a swimming pool and two bowling greens next to a beautiful terrace on which to sit and relax after a game. Plans have been approved for a second course on the island, together with a third a little further up the River Guadiana at Costa Esuri.
Islantilla Golf Course
There are 3 separate courses at Islantila, each surrounded by luxuriant vegetation with stunning sea views.
"Course 1" is best suited to medium or low handicappers as it requires precision, stroke ability and skill. "Course 2" is ideal for high handicappers, as, although it has a somewhat difficult beginning, there are fewer quirks and the layout is less deceptive to the inexperienced eye. "Course 3" is the official 18 holes par 72 course which requires considerable skill, and is ideal for medium handicappers.
Established 1992 this golf course has been the stage of important events like the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales", and the PGA European Challenger Tour.
In addition there is a training centre, the Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: - · Individual and/or group lessons · Weekend courses · Digital video camera with specific golf analysis software · On course lessons · Clinics with professional guests · Special junior programmes · Golf club repair · Pro shop
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 71 course has been relatively recently built. The design is characterised by wide fairways and gently sloping greens, and follows a path between pines and other local trees, starting out in a wood of Mediterranean pines. It is a rolling type golf course, offering a pleasant walk for those not wishing to use buggies, and the Bermuda fairways, which are lined with indigenous vegetation, offer splendid sea views over the immense dune beaches that are close by. The tiered greens offer a tough challenge for birdie-seekers.
The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, together with a four star hotel and clubhouse with coffee shop, restaurant, pro-shop and all golfing facilities.
El Rompido
This 18 hole par 72 course is the furthest east of all those mentioned in this guide. The complex actually comprises two courses, the original South course and the brand new North course.
The South course sits on the edge of a tidal lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and sprawls across an interesting mix of parkland and marshland with some amazing views – the walk from the 8th green to the 9th tee takes you across a 650ft pontoon right across the protected marshland where you can see freshwater crabs and
Home equity loans are well known to most home owners for when they need ready cash for a project. This loan has been devised by the banks for home owners to access the equity of their homes for use in renovating their homes. The loan is secured against the home so it makes the risk of losing money less for the lender. There is no reason why the money cannot be used for anything else the borrower needs it for.This loan comes with a price as there is a relatively high interest rate and loan charges to be paid. It is always a better option to save the money and pay cash for any home improvement or repair project. Never the less, if the project cannot wait or there is a bill that urgently has to be paid and you must have the money immediately take out the loan. Do yourself a favor and first shop around all the banks and financial institutions and get all the information you can regarding the interest and loan charges and any hidden costs there might be. You need to compare the interest and loan charges to make sure that you are getting the best deal.Most home owners qualify for this loan as it is secured against the home. The lender will check the applicant’s credit record and current income and expenditure per month. This will determine whether or not the applicant can afford to pay off the monthly payments of the loan.This loan can be used for anything that the home owner wants to use it for. It can come in handy for paying a child’s college or university fe
Established 1992 this golf course has been the stage of important events like the "Campeonato de Espana de Profesionales", and the PGA European Challenger Tour.
In addition there is a training centre, the Islantilla Top Golf Academy, which includes: - · Individual and/or group lessons · Weekend courses · Digital video camera with specific golf analysis software · On course lessons · Clinics with professional guests · Special junior programmes · Golf club repair · Pro shop
Nuevo Portil Golf Course
This 18 hole, par 71 course has been relatively recently built. The design is characterised by wide fairways and gently sloping greens, and follows a path between pines and other local trees, starting out in a wood of Mediterranean pines. It is a rolling type golf course, offering a pleasant walk for those not wishing to use buggies, and the Bermuda fairways, which are lined with indigenous vegetation, offer splendid sea views over the immense dune beaches that are close by. The tiered greens offer a tough challenge for birdie-seekers.
The club has a driving range, pitch and putt area, gym, sauna and swimming pool, together with a four star hotel and clubhouse with coffee shop, restaurant, pro-shop and all golfing facilities.
El Rompido
This 18 hole par 72 course is the furthest east of all those mentioned in this guide. The complex actually comprises two courses, the original South course and the brand new North course.
The South course sits on the edge of a tidal lagoon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and sprawls across an interesting mix of parkland and marshland with some amazing views – the walk from the 8th green to the 9th tee takes you across a 650ft pontoon right across the protected marshland where you can see freshwater crabs and an abundance of bird life.
The new North course, which only opened in June 2006, offers a little more challenge. It has been designed by the famous Spanish golf course designer Alvaro Arana. This course winds through protected salt marshes, and offers a varied range of hole styles. The front nine features a run of holes with very tight drives - a typical "risk and reward" opening 9; while the back 9 is shorter, but demands greater accuracy from the fairway into small target greens which are of a consistently high standard.
The complex boasts a five star hotel complete with full health spa, conference and leisure facilities including private beach club, football pitches, tennis and paddle courts and much more. Altogether, it comprises a fully equipped golf resort and spa perfect for a golfing holiday.
Convenient holiday location
For those looking for a holiday location that allows easy access to all courses, it would be difficult to beat the exclusive resort of Isla Canela. Situated on the beach by the pretty town of Ayamonte on the Guadiana River, it is well within an hour’s drive of all the courses listed. Indeed the courses at Isla Canela itself and at Castro Marim, are both within 20 minutes’ drive. In this little resort you have the choice of 5 hotels, and a good range of rental properties with either golf, sea or marina views, starting from a humble one-bed apartment and progressing to a luxury 3 bed, 2 bath penthouse with breathtaking views and a Jacuzzi on the terrace.
For non-golfing family members the beach apartments are ideal, giving quick and easy access to 7km of lustrous golden sand, with safe beaches for bathing. Small shops, bars and restaurants are all within walking distance, and the little Andalusian town of Ayamonte is a short bus ride away. For days when you might be ‘golfed out’(!) it’s possible to join a guided coach tour of Seville, or even a jeep safari through the Donana National Park. River trips are also easily available.
Of course, that’s if you don’t want to just ‘chill out’ on the beautiful beach!
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