As Spain’s thriving summer season continues, it is the Costa del Sol that has emerged as the 2016 favourite amongst international tourists. According to the most recent Tourism Movement Survey from the National Statistics Institute (INE), Andalusia has experienced the greatest rise in international tourists so far this year, increasing by 18.1% in comparison with 2015.
The Costa del Sol welcomed 1 million visitors during May, and increase of 11.9% from last year, and the region is anticipating a record level of over 6 million tourists during the 2016 peak season. Undoubtedly, a driving force behind the Costa del Sol’s growing popularity is its deserved status as an exceptional international destination for golf.
Home to the largest concentration of golf courses in Continental Europe, the region has been granted the nickname of the ‘Costa del Golf’ and continues to attract both professional and amateur players of the sport. And it is not only the quantity of courses available but also the majestic quality of them. The latest rankings published by online UK guide Top 100 Golf Courses revealed that more than 25% of Spain’s top 100 golf courses calls the Costa del Sol home.
This opinion resonates throughout the golfing community, with the Golfer’s Choice ranking of Spain’s top 50 courses placing the Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande top of the list for the second year running. Many other courses found on the Costa del Sol also feature, with La Cala Club in Mijas forming part of the country’s top 25 once more in 2016.
With Spain’s golfing landscape only set to increase further, Taylor Wimpey España have revealed the most recent addition to their Horizon Golf community. Situated in the beautiful Valley of Mijas, Horizon Golf is Taylor Wimpey de España’s second development at La Cala Resort within the complex’s famous Campo Asia golf course. Already home to 55 beautiful terraced houses, this latest phase introduces two and three bedroom apartments as well as luxurious penthouses.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey España, is confident in the expansion of Horizon Golf. He explains,
“The Costa del Sol has always been a popular destination with second home buyers and its scenic golf courses and idyllic climate only enhance it as a favourite, not only in Spain but in mainland Europe. We are delighted to launch the newest property options available within our Horizon Golf development and look forward to introducing prospective buyers to all that La Cala Resort has to offer.”
From just €267,000+VAT for an apartment and €397,000+VAT for a penthouse, residents of these exclusive properties will enjoy breathtaking view of the prestigious golf course and the Costa del Sol’s sunkissed coastline, spacious terraces perfect for al fresco dining, and the convenience of a private garage space. Horizon Golf features luxury finishes including fully equipped furnished kitchens, air conditioning, designer bathrooms, bedrooms with motorized blinds, and secure, fully lined wardrobes.
All properties benefit from 24-hour security, the communal gardens and swimming pool, as well as three 18-hole golf courses, a hydrotherapy centre and spa, a golf school (La Cala Golf Academy) and an array of sports facilities all close by. Residents can reach the beautiful beaches of the Costa del Sol in just 10 minutes, with Malaga airport only 30 minutes away.
