Finca Cortesin, just inland from Estepona, manages to marry the best of the Costa del Sol. The hotel is an oasis of five-star class and comfort; the six dining options offer bucolic al-fresco ...

In fact, Costa del Sol has a fascinating and ancient history, stretching back to the Phoenicians and beyond via Roman, Visigoth, Muslim Arab and Catholic conquistadors.

Finca Cortesin’s golf credentials are up there with almost anywhere in continental Europe – we check in for a luxury golf break like no other ...