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These gardens are a blend of Moorish and Italian Renaissance styles.

Royal Sotogrande opened in 1964 and is still one of Europe’s top 10 courses. Green-fee-paying visitors are welcome if they book in advance. The Robert Trent Jones design features mature trees and plenty of water obstacles.

Las Brisas is recognized as one of the finest courses in Europe. Also designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1968, it has hosted the World Cup on two occasions and the Spanish Open three times. It features raised greens, numerous sand traps and water features.

This group includes the Mont-pellier snake, the Spanish lizard and the natterjack toad.

From the visitors’ centre at the village of Torre del Vinagre, near Cazorla, this hike takes you along the narrow rock walls of the Cerrada de Elías gorge above the Río Borosa, criss-crossed by wooden bridges.

Cross the Puente Nuevo, turn left and follow the town clockwise, being sure to pass the main church.

Opened in 1990, San Roque is a Dave Thomas design. The course has been planned so that the holes are located in the same direction as the prevailing wind.

There are about 500 bullfights each year in Spain, usually as part of a festival.

An easy, picturesque hike connects the village of Benaoján Estación with Jimera de Líbar Estación. Begin at the Molino del Santo hotel, walk down the hill and left along the railway and then over at the second crossing. Across the river is the path; when it divides, take the left fork and continue on to Via Pecuaria and into the town.

Once you’ve done the main city-centre sights, head across the Puente de Isabel II and into the old gypsy quarter of Triana.