The real enthusiasts generally avoid the midsummer period when daytime temperatures are too hot for strenuous exercise, however most courses allow play well into the evening, and one could even resort to a midnight game at the 24 hour flood lit La Dame de la Noche.

Even if golf is not your game, it adds significantly to the area in the following ways: -

• Generally golfers are a presentable and affluent bunch who enjoy and respect the natural environment
• They either live or visit the region all year round ensuring that most restaurants and shops are also open all year, unlike many of the resorts in the other Costa's which become ghost towns out of season
• Property prices have risen dramatically and are expected to continue to do so as socio-demographic changes across Europe
• Property owners who choose to rent their apartment and villas are ensured a ready supply of willing customers who can afford to pay well, and offer minimal wear and tear, often doing little more than sleep in the property