Last Friday, 18th November the magazine El Visitante hosted a reception for technical representatives of the tourism trade in the Province of Cádiz, at the San Marcos Castle in Puerto de Santa María. Various towns were represented and a large number of hotel professionals, as well as town hall representatives were present, making this an event not to be missed.

The El Visitante magazine is approaching its sixth anniversary and specializes in tourism and culture of the Province of Cádiz. Published every month, you can find the magazine at newspaper kiosks in Cádiz, as well as in hotels and tourist offices.
The celebrations included a beautiful dancing horse who accompanied a flamenco dancer, wine tasting courtesy of Bodegas Caballero, and an informative lesson about cured ham, and the art of cutting ham; and later a flamenco show followed by a “chirigota”, a light amateur comedy, typical of the Cádiz province

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Landmark has always worked with the best partners, associations and players in its golf course communities. Having hosted almost every significant golf championship including The Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, The World Cup and the U.S. Amateur, Landmark understand the value that great players and golfing partners bring to its developments. In the past, Landmark has partnered with both the PGA Tour and the PGA of America to create outstanding resorts like PGA West and La Quinta in California.

Earlier this year, an Arcos Gardens partnership was formed with both the Swedish Golf Federation (SGF) and Simon Holmes.

The Swedish Golf Federation are well known as one of the most established and active Golf Federations in Europe. The SGF have joined up with Arcos Gardens to offer the best training facilities to their elite team.

“For our first golf course community on the continent of Europe, Landmark could have no better partner than the Swedish Golf Federation which has not only produced many of Europe’s finest golfers but also has the most active participation of any golfing Federation in Europe. We are proud that Landmark’s community in Spain, Arcos Gardens, can provide the facilities and environment to host the elite training team of the Swedish Golf Federation”. Jerry Barton - CEO, Landmark Land Co.

“We appreciate the serious commitment given to the SGF from Landmark Spain and Arcos Gardens – This relationship will give us great benefits. The Swedish Golf Federation is delighted to have a partnership with Arcos Gardens and we are looking forward to offering the highest quality training facilities to our best players. This is especially important during the winter season and will be one of the most important factors in the development of our elite players”.
Per Adler - Managing Director, Swedish Golf Federation.

Simon Holmes has also teamed up with Arcos Gardens. Simon currently coaches many of the top players on the US and European Tours including Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clark, Joakim Haeggman and Suzann Pettersen. The influence of the Simon Holmes Golf Academy at Arcos Gardens will create a unique training base for golfing professionals and amateurs alike.

“We are delighted to have a partnership with Landmark Spain at Arcos Gardens. Landmark has had a long history of providing excellent golf facilities in the USA and focusing on the highest level of practice facilities. Landmark Spain and Simon Holmes Golf Academy will develop a unique practice facility in Arcos Gardens that will allow young players from around Europe, a base that will support the pursuit of excellence. This is being started by the Swedish Golf Federation and their elite team training. All parties will be striving to create the best golf academy in Europe”.
Simon Holmes - Simon Holmes Golf Academy.

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A unique way to get in the mood for Christmas is to visit the “belén viviente” in Arcos de la Frontera. It is a delight to walk around the cobbled streets of this historical town at any time of year, but for one evening in December, there is a very special kind of magic in the air.

A live nativity is staged in the main square of the old town; tonnes of earth, goats, sheep, cattle, horses and donkeys are brought in to set the scene, and locals dress up to act out real life scenes from times gone by. Furthermore, biblical stories and events can be seen through the open doorways of many private homes, which are redecorated for the occasion and give an insight into the large hallways and high ceilings, which hide behind the normally closed wooden doors that line the narrow streets. This event will take place this year on Saturday, 17th December from 18:30 hrs.

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