Elviria and Surrounding Areas
Elviria boasts the best beaches and some of the best golf courses on the Costa Del Sol!
Elviria has long been recognised as being the quieter, greener area of Marbella; a comfortable distance from all the partying of Puerto Banus, but close enough to join in when the mood takes you!
It has the finest sandy beaches along the Marbella coastline which stretch for miles in both directions..
Within walking distance from the apartment is the thriving Elviria commercial centre.There are two supermarkets (including one opening until 2am), many bars, cafes, fine restaurants, various shops, hairdressers, dentists and a taxi rank.
Within Santa Maria Clubhouse there are tennis courts, crown green bowling and gym facilities. Greenlife Golf, a few minutes from the Commercial Centre, also hosts gym facilities, tennis courts, a driving range and a Par 3 Golf Course.
Attractions
Within a 30 minute drive:
Tivoli World and Cable Car - Benalmadena;
Aqualand and Crocodile Park - Torremolinos
Fuengirola Zoo
Selwo Marina and Sea Life Centre -Benalmadena
Selwo Adventure Park - Estepona;
Funny Beach - water slides, crazy boats, go-karting, paintball;
Nerja (1 hour) - caves with spectacular rock formations and prehistoric paintings
Puerto Banus - Andalucias most sophisticated marina with its luxury yachts, trendy shops, restaurants and wine bars.
Markets - different days, different places. Best known is Fuengirola market every Tuesday - barter for local produce and handicrafts.
Costa del Sol region - 2-3 hour drive
Granada - world famous Alhambra Palace (8th wonder of the world);
Cordoba and Seville offer insight into the history of Andalucia with Seville housing the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world;
Rhonda - with it famous gorge and bullring;
Gibraltar - staggering views across Straits to Africa;
Sierra Nevada Mountains - offer all wintersports. In the Winter it provides excellent skiing facilities.
Golf
The Costa Del Sol (Costa Del Golf!) is a golfer's paradise!
There are several golf courses within a 1-hour drive of the apartment, including: Greenlife, Cabopino, Rio Real, Marbella, El Soto, Las Quintas, Los Naranjos, to name but a few. Special mention must go to Greenlife golf, in Elviria itself, where there is a Par 3 course, ideal for beginners, tennis courts and a two tier driving range.
By far, Santa Maria Golf and Country Club is the most convenient. This is one of the most renowned golf courses on the Costa del Sol, offering players a challenging game. The 18-hole golf course has a resident professional, practice driving ranges and many other facilities. The first 9-holes of this beautiful 18-hole course were designed by Anthony Garcia Garrido. Particular mention has to be given to the 7th and 11th holes which have breathtaking views including lakes and waterfalls.
The 18th century, Spanish finca clubhouse has a wealth of luxury facilities such as lawn bowls club, gardens, restaurants, bars, lounges, tennis courts and a gymnasium.
Beaches
The beaches in the area are renowned for their beauty and cleanliness and stretch for miles in both direction.
Spend a day chilling out on the beach, enjoying a long leisurely lunch at one of the local beach restaurants. Plenty of beach activities are available if desired, or just take your latest book and find a parasol.
Shopping
If you fancy some serious shopping, La Canada - a large air conditioned shopping mall housing a wide variety of stores and dining facilities is less than10 minutes away en route to Marbella. It even has its own Hypermarket (Alcampo) within the complex.
Another well-established quality department store certainly worth some time is El Corte Ingles which is located alongside the N340 in the heart of Puerto Banus. This also has it's own Hypercor within. More recently a new El Corte Ingles has opened 20 minutes down the road in Fuengirola. Fuengirola also has a Dunnes store which is next to another high quality shopping mall, Myramar and the Eroski hypermart
Cabopino
A few minutes down the A-7 brings you to Puerto Cabopino. This is a charming, tranquil marina, flanked by white sandy beaches and is built in a traditional white spanish village style. In the summer months there are Water Sports and a Dolphin Safari Boat operating out of a small harbour of about a hundred boats ranging from dinghies up to seventy-foot motor cruisers.
The marina has a wonderful friendly atmosphere. There are many bars and restaurants, (e.g. Alberts, La Dispensa, Harbour Lights, Sheeban Irish Bar) some actually situated on the beach, where one can snack on tapas, delicious locally caught fish or choose from the menu. In the port itself there is a wide range of International Restaurants. English, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. Also close by is an Old Spanish Coaching Inn with a small par three golf course.
Marbella Town
Marbella Old Town, only 5-miles away boasts many restaurants set within Plaza de Los Naranjos (Square of the Oranges). Fantastic designer shopping experience!
Marbella City Centre is a luxurious resort town and is well known as one of the most cosmopolitan towns in Europe. It is a favourite location for the rich and famous. Why not take a stroll and explore the old town, take a coffee or cerveza in Plaza de Los Naranjos, indulge in some shopping, or enjoy a leisurely lunch on the sea front?
Just a little further around the coast and you’ll arrive at the world renowned Puerto Banus!
Nightlife
If you enjoy Spanish wines, beers and Sangria, you are spoilt for choice! Within walking distance, you’ll find the cosy bars of Elviria and once again a short car ride takes you to Cabopino, Marbella or the town that hardly sleeps ..... Puerto Banus! If you are feeling lucky - then why not spend an hour or two in the Casino Marbella in Puerto Banus.
