Gaga about Malaga

08/02/2011

Winding its way for 160 km along the south-east of Spain, in the province of Malaga, lies the Costa del Sol. A very popular destination for both leisure and business tourists

the Costa del Sol, with its 325 sunny days a year and its 20°C average temperature, is fully deserving of its name. Apart from the particularly welcoming weather, the destination is very easily accessible from Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport in Malaga, which now possesses a brand new terminal. Furthermore, it is only 2 hours and 15 minutes from Madrid by high speed train.

The focal point of the destination, Malaga combines the attractions of both a seaside resort and, with its Roman theatre and Moorish fortress, of an historical town. The Museo Picasso, a XVIth century palace, welcomes up to 172 people. Marbella is also an ideal seaside spot. But the Costa del Sol boasts dozens of gorgeous villages as well, such as Ronda with its dramatic escarpments, vineyards and royal cavalry. It is also famous for its rich natural landscapes: 3 nature parks and 10 nature reserves are the perfect setting for sustainable team buildings.

In terms of meetings, 4 congress centers are available in Malaga, Marbella and Estepona as well as 30 convention centres and various 4 and 5 star hotels, including Hotel Barcelo Malaga (221 rooms and 16 meeting rooms), H10 Estepona Palace (7 meeting rooms), Don Carlos Leisure Resort & Spa in Marbella. These facilities are complemented by other special venues like the Palace Duque Heredia, the Hacienda Moreno and the Ascari Race track, which satisfies the cravings of any speed lovers.

Meeting planners can add different kinds of team buildings activities to their meetings: there are 72 golf courses for lovers of the game, while olive oil tasting, Picasso painting, flamenco lessons, and gazpacho cooking are all available. Here comes the sun!

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