AMICALE GERARD MESPOULET - Espagne 2026

YOUR HOTEL: Elba Estepona Grand Hotel & Thalasso Spa 5*

Located approximately 30 minutes from Malaga airport

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Perched on the front line of the Mediterranean Sea, the Elba Estepona Gran Hotel & Thalasso Spa is an exceptional 5-star hotel on the famous Costa del Sol, ideal for seaside, wellness or family stays in an elegant and relaxing setting.

Located in Estepona, a short drive from the lively center and marina, the hotel has direct access to a quiet beach bordered by the azure waters of the Mediterranean.

With 204 spacious rooms, including Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites, suites and a Presidential Suite, all with balconies or terraces offering breathtaking views of the sea or Mediterranean gardens, this establishment combines comfort and sophistication.

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·       Swimming pools: several outdoor swimming pools (adults and children) and an indoor swimming pool heated in winter for relaxation all year round.

·       Beach access: peaceful garden leading directly to the beach for long walks or sunbathing afternoons.

·       Gastronomy: varied restaurants with buffets and themed menus (Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian) and friendly bars for quality culinary moments.

·       Families & children: seasonal children's club, dedicated swimming pool and activities adapted to the youngest.

·       Comprehensive services: Free Wi-Fi, shuttle service, parking, 24-hour reception, room service and business facilities.

The 1,400 m² Thalasso Spa center is one of the hotel’s strong points. Designed to restore balance and vitality, it offers a seawater circuit, hammam, jacuzzi, saunas, massages, beauty treatments and well-being rituals inspired by marine energy.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the fitness center, access to more than 30 nearby golf courses, as well as the entertainment and shows offered in high season

THE COURSES

Golf Valle Romano: located approximately 10 minutes from your hotel.

Valle Romano Golf & Resort, located in Estepona on the Costa del Sol, is a championship 18-hole golf course offering a spectacular natural setting between mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Designed by the famous architect Cabell B. Robinson, this par 71 seduces with its technical and accessible layout, its generous fairways and its vast greens, suitable for all levels of play.

The course benefits from exceptional panoramic views of the Mediterranean and offers modern facilities: clubhouse with panoramic restaurant, pro shop, complete training areas and golf academy. Integrated into a resort with quality accommodation and services, Valle Romano is an ideal destination for agolf & relaxationin the sun, all year round.

Golf Son Roque New: located about 25 minutes from your hotel.

Located in the heart of the prestigious San Roque Club, between Sotogrande and Gibraltar, the San Roque New Course is a modern and demanding course which perfectly complements the famous Old Course. Designed by the architect Perry Dye, son of the legendary Pete Dye, this 18-hole course – par 72 fits harmoniously into a hilly natural environment, punctuated by lakes, strategic bunkers and wide fairways.

Longer and more technical than its historic neighbor, the New Course is particularly aimed at experienced golferslooking for a challenge, while remaining accessible thanks to excellent readability of the game. Each hole requires precision and strategy, with well-defended greens and carefully thought-out shots.

The course offers impeccable quality of maintenance, faithful to the standards of the major golf destinations on the Costa del Sol. The San Roque Club facilities complete the experience: elegant clubhouse, restaurant, complete practice areas and refined ambiance.

Combining technicality, modernity and an exclusive setting, the San Roque New Course is an essential stopover for golfers seeking a high-level golfing experience in the south of Spain.

Golf Santa Clara: located approximately 30 minutes from your hotel.

Ideally located to the east of Marbella, a few minutes from the beaches and the city center, Santa Clara Golf Marbella is a course renowned for its preserved natural setting and peaceful atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of a valley surrounded by hills, this 18-hole course – par 71 offers a harmonious playing experience, where nature is omnipresent.

Designed by Enrique Canales Busquets, Santa Clara Golf stands out for its fluid and balanced layout, suitable for all levels of golfers. The fairways are generous, the greens well defended, and several holes are decorated with bodies of water which add a strategic challenge without being penalizing. The course is also crossed by the Cañada Real, an old Andalusian rural road which gives the site an authentic charm.

The golf course offers modern and quality facilities: elegant clubhouse, restaurant with terrace, pro shop, golf academy and complete training areas. The maintenance of the course and the quality of the welcome make Santa Clara a very popular destination for golfing holidays.

Combining accessibility, tranquility and proximity to Marbella, Santa Clara Golf Marbella is an ideal choice for a golf & relaxation on the Costa del Sol, in a natural and refined environment.

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Golf Atalaya: located approximately 20 minutes from your hotel.

Located between Marbella and Estepona, in the heart of the prestigious Costa del Sol, Atalaya Golf & Country Club is an essential reference for golf in Spain. Nestled in an exceptional natural environment, between the Mediterranean and the Andalusian mountains, the club offers a golfing experience combining tradition, quality and conviviality.

The estate has two 18-hole courses, totaling 36 holes suitable for all levels of play. The Old Course, a historic and emblematic course, seduces with its generous fairways, its mature trees and technical greens, offering a fluid and pleasant game in a classic setting. The New Course, more hilly and technical, emphasizes precision and strategy, with panoramic views and a modern layout that will delight golfers looking for a challenge.

Atalaya Golf & Country Club also stands out for its complete facilities: large driving range, training areas, recognized golf academy, pro-shop, as well as a warm clubhouse with restaurant and terrace, ideal for relaxing after the game.

With its international atmosphere, its impeccable maintenance and its remarkable natural setting, Atalaya Golf is the perfect destination for golfers. golf enthusiasts looking for a stay combining sport, relaxation and the Andalusian art of living.

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Golf Estepona : located approximately 5 minutes from your hotel (optional)

Located in the heart of the Costa del Sol, Estepona Golf invites you to live a unique golfing experience, in an exceptional natural setting. Nestled between the glistening Mediterranean and the majestic reliefs of the Sierra Bermeja, this course offers spectacular panoramas at every hole.

Its 18-hole course, both technical and accessible, appeals to both beginner and experienced golfers. Designed to integrate harmoniously into the Andalusian environment, Estepona Golf stands out for its high quality greens, its carefully maintained fairways and its fluid layout which favors the pleasure of playing.

Beyond the course, the club offers a friendly and authentic atmosphere, faithful to the spirit of the Costa del Sol. The clubhouse, with its panoramic terrace, is the ideal place to relax after a round, savor local cuisine and enjoy breathtaking views of the golf course and the sea.

Easy to access and open to all, Estepona Golf is the ideal destination to combine sport, nature and the art of living. Whether for a game with friends, a golfing holiday or an event, each visit becomes an unforgettable moment under the Andalusian sun.

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