The landscape of Andalucia is dramatic with expansive blue skies and postcard horizons. The region’s famous cork forests frame the resort. The hillsides are patched with small villages and orange groves. Just minutes from the resort guests may enjoy the exquisite sandy shores of the Mediterranean at a private beach club.
The Children
’s Club provides secure and supervised swimming for young guests. The additional choices are many. Guests of all ages may learn about the resident horses by helping with the feeding and grooming. Naturally there are horse-riding lessons. The resort has a “Cooking with the chef” experience and a chance for youngsters to create their own non-alcoholic cocktails at the bar. Days may be spent with Spanish language and culture lessons, painting and drawing or just enjoying board games. They also conduct Wee Tigers golf clinics and allow golf cart driving around the estate for children more than 12 years of age.
Supervised by a multi-lingual staff, the program for ages 3 to 7 and ages 8 to 15 will operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and during dinner and costs 5,000
Pts (approximately US $27.00). Babysitting is also available during the day at 1,200 Pts (approximately US $6.50) per hour and in the evening after 8 p.m. for 1,500 Pts (approximately US $8.00) per hour.
The San Roque Club, created in 1988 on a hilltop in a nature reserve near the golfing icons of Sotogrande and Valderrama, was acquired from the Domecq dynasty. A magnificent mansion, former home of the Domecq family, was converted into a splendid clubhouse with wonderful facilities including two restaurants, a bar and a stunning patio overlooking the 9th and 18th greens.
The San Roque golf course along with the clubhouse was officially opened in 1990. These challenging 18-holes were conceived by Tony Jacklin, ex-Ryder Cup player and Captain, and designed by Dave Thomas, an eminent course designer and fellow ex-Ryder Cup player. While The San Roque Club offers special programs so that golfers can enjoy nearby courses, its own course is rapidly becoming the preferred golf in the region.
Location on the planet: The resort is 30 minutes from Gibraltar and just an hour from Malaga airport.
Make it happen. Preferred Hotels and Resorts toll-free 1-800-323-7500 or San Roque Club at (011) 34 956 62 3030. Information is available at www.sanroqueclub.com
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