Tapas - Spanish Omelette

Ingredients :
8 eggs

2 large potatoes
Salt & pepper
Olive oil

Recipe :
Peel, wash and chop the potatoes into small chunks. Season.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Sauté the potatoes until golden.
Beat the eggs, lightly salt and add potatoes.
Mix and leave to settle for a couple of minutes.
Pour the mixture into the frying pan and cook for 5 minutes.
Cook for 3 minutes on the other side, turning with the help of a plate over the frying pan.
Serve hot or cold, as tapas.

Advice :Experiment with spanish omelette - add chopped green pepper, onion, chorizo or cheese

Alhaurín el Grande and the Guadalhorce Valley

Situated close to the northern face of Sierra de Mijas, looking out over the spectacular Guadalhorce Valley, with stunning views of numerous citrus trees and vegetable gardens – Alhaurín el Grande is a wonderful place to experience ‘real Spain’. Neolithic, Phoenician, Greek, Roman and Arabic settlers have all left their mark on the area and there are some interesting monuments remaining - Our Lady’s Church, the Town Hall and Montellano Palace. In the small plaza in front of the town hall, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, are three Roman columns which were discovered close by at Fuente del Sol. Also worthy of mention is Los Corchos Mill, which is still in excellent condition and works exactly as it did in Moslem times.

Alhaurín el Grande is a prosperous and bustling village with many local amenities. On the one hand, excellent restaurants, lively bars, modern supermarkets, even English newspapers, and on the other hand idyllic tree lined plazas with the older generation chatting and playing dominos, small hidden local bars serving traditional tapas and the feel of a real community. Alhaurín el Grande makes the ideal base for exploring the real Spain .

The Alhaurín el Grande gastronomy is ample and varied with typical plates such as: 'migas' breadcrumbs fried with garlic and 'gachas cachorreñas' porridge with spices, 'allullas', 'dolcas', patties, sauce, broths, garlic soup, and many desserts such as sponge cakes, oil buns, fritters, macaroons, date bread, egg rusks, fried rusks, french toast and oil cakes.

Alhaurín Golf Resort
Nestled in the hills of the Mijas Mountain range, the Alhaurin Golf Resort is in a stunning location - just 15 minutes from the coast road to all destinations and attractions. The Alhaurín Golf resort is a unique sports and tourist development. Visiting golfers find themselves spoilt for choice, for there are 45 holes in all, 27 of which were designed by Seve Ballesteros. There is an 18 hole full-length course, a 9 hole short course and also the only 18 hole par 3 course in Andalucia. On the main course the fairways are long and narrow with greens protected by a fierce array of bunkers, lakes and gardens, but the fact that there are up to 6 different teeing areas at each hole means that the course can be adapted to any level of skill.

For the Golf enthusiast, there are 5 different challenging courses within a 15 minute drive of the resort as well as the courses of Sotogrande, San Roque, Valderama and Almenara which are within a 50 minute drive and provide some of the golfing delights of the Costa del Sols 40 courses.

For the sun worshipper the beaches of La Cala de Mijas, Cabopino and Elviria are close by - or why not combine sea and snow with a visit to the beautiful Ski resort of Sierra Nevada which is just over 2 hours away. With over 320 sunny days per year in the Costa del Sol it is not surprising that it has become the 'Jewel in the Crown' within Europe – whether you are a golfer or not and whatever time of the year you visit.

There is a variety of accommodation available on the golf course from stunning private villas, luxury townhouses and two or three bedroom apartments - all with at least two bathrooms. Large lounge/dining room and fully equipped kitchen/ breakfast room. Extensive terracing with panoramic views over the magnificent golf course and the beautiful Sierra de Mijas mountains. The properties also benefit from hot and cold air conditioning, plus communal garden and pool areas.

La Cala de Mijas
Set in the heart of the Costa del Sol, midway between Fuengirola and Marbella and Puerto Banus, and just a 20 minute drive from Malaga airport, this area has retained much of its original charm, while benefiting from so many of the great new leisure activities on offer. This unique fishing village with its lovely beaches still retains a typical Spanish flavour, with it's local fairs and events throughout the Summer. Live music and dancing on an open air stage right on the beach offers free entertainment almost every weekend during the summer months. From reggae to classical flamenco, this cosmopolitan village tempts all tastes.

Great bars and restaurants, family oriented and a little bit apart from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the coast, La Cala de Mijas holds on to its origins yet offers something for everyone. Enjoy a long relaxing paella lunch on the beach, or an exciting Saturday night's racing at the all weather race track, there really is something for everyone in this part of Spain .

The Costa del Sol is, of course, also known as the "Costa del Golf" due to the many top class golf courses all along the coast. La Cala de Mijas boasts it's own beautiful golf course only 6km from the centre of the village, set in rolling hills with spectacular sea and country views. Within a twenty minute drive there are a number of other golf courses, Alhaurín Golf, Miraflores, Mijas Golf to name a few. Stunning scenery, glorious beaches, a variety of restaurants and bars, close to many leisure activities, La Cala de Mijas has it all.

Lauro Golf Course
Located on a hillside in the center of the Guadalhorce Valley , surrounded by nature, Lauro Golf is an integrated resort being developed amongst the pine and oak trees. Offering two fantastic golf courses meandering their way through the forests, (thousands more trees have been planted in order to create the perfect environment). For residents and the natural wildlife the micro climate supplied by the nine lakes located within and around the course, ensures the wonderful location is here to stay. All of this is located within a short 10km drive to the coast and Malaga airport. Set within this environment are a number of holiday properties offering the finest quality and services, the type of accommodation offered ranges from spacious two and three bedroom townhouses to wonderful one bedroom apartments.

There is a two hundred year old restored farmhouse that is being used to house the Clubhouse which offers a golf pro shop and a lovely restaurant with seating in the picturesque, tree lined courtyard.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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