One can walk to the shops, restaurants and the beach and into the Spanish countryside, as the villa is conveniently placed between the two. Spain is a vibrant place, of diverse culture with a history of Moorish influence, architectural splendour and amazing landscapes. The town of Ronda is the best local example of this, and is only an hour away by car. About a 20-25 minutes drive away from the villa is Marbella which is also the closest largest town. Many people speak English, so it is easy to get about and one can visit the "Old Town" or "tapas" bars here. Closer to the villa, offering excellent nightlife and designer shops is Puerto Banus, and within about 4 minutes from the villa is San Pedro, the local town that has managed to retain a unique traditional Spanish feel with bustling streets lined with shops and cafes and in addition, a large Thursday market for most of the year. In addition, the Costa del Sol is famous for its golf courses, and has been known as Costa del Golf as it boasts about 40 courses, all within easy reach of Villa Andaluz. Golf courses can be booked at the golf shop under the arch that has been constructed across the road in the town of San Pedro. The closest golf course, El Paraiso is a 5 minute walk from the villa. This area has something for everyone, 200 miles of beach and 320 days of sunshine a year, with amusement parks and holiday places for all the family, including local markets, "Selwo," water sports of all kinds, horse riding and one can also arrange to take a boat trip to Morocco for the day or simply visit Malaga or Gibraltar.