Links
Below are some links you may find useful:
Maps
Select "Map" to see the location of the villa on Google Maps down to steet level and get directions - zoom out to see surrounding area, roads, nearby cities etc. Select "Satellite" and zoom in on Google Earth to see the actual house with park behind.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109070144924160681642.000452ad762fd04207219&ll=36.379694,-6.161013&spn=0.035173,0.064201&z=14 Map Of SpainMaps of Spain...
http://www.map-of-spain.co.uk MappyWorldwide maps, journey itineraries, hotels etc...
http://www.mappy.co.ukGeneral Tourist Information
This site provides a comprehensive coverage of everything you could possibly wish to know about the province of Andalucia. Includes a useful section with guides to all airports.
http://www.andalucia.com/travel/home.htm Chiclana.comTourist guide to Chiclana de la Frontera.
http://www.chiclana.com/chiclana/ingles/ Costasur.comTourist guide to Chiclana de la Frontera.
http://chiclana.costasur.com/en/index.html Costasur.com - Restaurant GuideRecommended restaurants in Chiclana and La Barrosa
http://chiclana.costasur.com/en/restaurants.html turismojerez.comTourist guide to Jerez de la Frontera.
http://www.turismojerez.com Guia de CadizTourist guide to the Cadiz region in Andalucia.
http://www.guiadecadiz.com/web_ing/ing_index.aspFlights
There are many low-cost and regular flights to a number of airports within easy driving distance to the house. Jerez is the closest (30 minutes). The next two closest airports are Gibraltar and Seville, both just over an hour away. Malaga, which has connections to most major European countries, is 2.5 hours away. Faro in southern Portugal is about 3 hours away.
SkyscannerThe Skyscanner search engine identifies and compares the cost of flight options to all of the nearby airports.
http://www.skyscanner.netCar Hire
Car hire from all nearby airports (Jerez, Seville, Malaga) with local offices in Chiclana. Good prices, no hassle, excellent quality cars. Highly recommended.
AvisCar hire from all nearby airports (Jerez, Seville, Malaga and Gibraltar (La Linea)) with local offices in Chiclana. Highly recommended.
http://www.avis.com/ Holiday Autos http://www.holidayautos.com/ CarrentalsBest prices from a range of well known companies (Sixt, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty & Europcar)
http://www.carrentals.co.uk/Golf
Seve Ballesteros designed 36 hole course just 5 minutes from the house. Water hazards, pine trees and ocean breezes combine to form a test for players of all levels. Lessons are available.
http://www.golf-novosancti.es/ Golf Melia Sancti PetriNew (2005) 18 hole links type course in Novo Sancti Petri just 5 minutes from the house. Medium difficulty course with excellent elevated greens set in beautiful natural surroundings.
http://www.melia-sanctipetri.com/en/golf/golf.html Villa Nueva Golf ResortNew (2005) 18 hole course near Puerto Real just 15 minutes drive from the house. A beautifully designed course owned by Vincci Hotels set in natural surroundings with plenty of water. Tee times can be booked on-line.
http://www.villanuevagolf.com Dehesa Montenmedio Golf and Country ClubExclusive and challenging 18 hole course just 30 minutes drive from the house. Set in beautiful woodland with wide, carefully tailored fairways and wonderful views over the white village of Vejer de la Frontera, the mountains of Cadiz and the Straits of Gibraltar. Considered by professionals and experts as one of Europe's finest golf courses.
http://www.monteenmedio.com Montecastillo Hotel & Golf ResortRenowned as one of the best courses in Europe, this Jack Nicklaus designed 18 hole international championship course is near to Jerez just 30 minutes drive from the house. Hosted the Volvo Masters PGA tournament for 5 years running. Ideal for beginners and more experienced players.
http://www.golfdelaluz.com/montecastillogolfclub.htm Sherry Golf, JerezNew (2004) 18 hole course and 9-hole par 3 course on the southern outskirts of Jerez just 25 minutes from the house. Wide fairways and extensive greens combine to make a very high quality course which is enjoyable to play at all skill levels. Excellent clubhouse and practice facilities.
http://www.sherrygolf.com Club Deportivo Golf El PuertoManuel Pinero designed 18 hole course built in 2001 and located near El Puerto de Santa Maria about 25 minutes drive from the house. Suitable for players of all handicaps with many interesting features and a lot of water hazards.
http://www.golfelpuerto.com Valderrama Club de GolfRanked #1 in continental Europe, this outstanding Robert Trent Jones designed course hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup and has hosted the Volvo Masters since 2002. About 80 minutes drive from the house on the Meditteranean coast just north of La Linea.
http://www.valderrama.com Real Club de Golf SotograndeAnother famous and beautiful Robert Trent Jones design, the course was founded in 1964 over 20 years earlier than its neighbour, Valderrama. About 75 minutes drive from the house on the Meditteranean coast just north of La Linea.
http://www.golfsotogrande.com.com Costa Ballena Golf ClubJose Maria Olazabel designed 27 championship hole course alongside the sea near Chipiona north of Cadiz just 30 minutes drive from the house. Also has 9 par-three holes and one of the best practice areas in Europe, including flooodlit driving range.
http://www.ballenagolf.com Royal Golf Federation of AndalusiaOfficial Andalucian Golf Federation website with information on courses, tournaments, on-line booking etc
http://www.fga.org Viva Andalucia.comComplete website guide for golf in Andalucia with detailed descriptions and photographs of courses. Choose your golf course(s), book your Tee Times at spectacular Discounts and get your clubs ready for play!
http://www.vivaandalucia.coOther Sports and Activities
The local tennis club (n.b. the website is in spanish!)
http://www.chiclana.com/tenisbarrosa/ Dolphin SafariBoat trips to see doplhins in the Bay of Algeciras
http://www.dolphinsafarispain.com Dolphin & Whale WatchingBoat trips to see doplhins and whales in the Straits of Gibraltar
http://www.firmm.org Day trip to MoroccoHi-speed catamaran 35 min crossing from Tarifa to Tangiers
http://www.frs.es Gonzalez Byass (Tio Pepe) Bodega Tour & Sherry TastingFantastic tour of the Gonzalez Byass Bodega in Jerez de la Frontera. All tours conclude with generous sherry tasting and opportunity to buy from the gift shop.
http://www.gonzalezbyass.es WalksRecommended walks in the local area
http://www.luzhomes.com/en/walks.php