The Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate and Cortijo Fain blog, Cadiz, Spain

Arcos Gardens attended Simone Thion de la Chaume Trophy at Chantaco

2011-05-06T09:09:25Z

The 13th edition of the Simone Thion de la Chaume Trophy took place at Chantaco Golf course in Saint Jean de Luz, France, from the 6th until the 8th of April 2011.
Under the friendly smile of Simone Thion de la Chaume, wife of the legendary René Lacoste and pioneer of the French and European women golf, senior international players competed during 3 rounds of stroke play, a cut after 2 rounds qualifying the best 60 players.

]]> Created in 1999 by Catherine Lacoste, in honour of her mother, this international senior open hasn’t stop tending towards the highest level while respecting the tradition of golf. In 10 years, the limit of index of the players has been divided by 2 (today the limit is 9,4), and the number of participants has been limited due to the increasing number of requests.
Before each edition, the players look forward to knowing the colour of the Lacoste tournament shirt: it sets the tone of the competition and is the subject of a large number of guesses from one year to the next.
The Trophy of the Tournament is entrusted for one year to the winner. Virginie Burrus, France, became the winner for the third time of the 13th edition at Chantaco Golf as she has won the last three editions (Palmares: 2009, 2010 and 2011).
This edition was even more exceptional as the happy winner got a special stay & play weekend package at Arcos Gardens. Congratulations Virginie!

ARCOS GARDENS SPRING MEETING 2011

2011-05-03T13:15:34Z

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During the Easter weekend, Arcos Gardens members hosted the yearly member’s Spring Meeting event. They enjoyed a full programme weekend where on Saturday 23rd of April the Easter Stableford 2011 was held followed by the annual members meeting, prize giving and traditional tapas dinner. Despite the bad weather during Easter, on Saturday the rain stopped allowing the participants to play the competition.
Please find below the results from the Easter Stableford 2011:

Ladies Category:
1st Position: Liz Milner 35 Points
2nd Position: Karen Gower 29 Points

Men Category
1st Position: David Warr 35 Points
2nd Position: Johnny Warr 35 Points

Guest Category
Miguel Angel del Vas 24 Points

We thank the members for participate

MEMBERS COMPETITION “HILLBILLIES vs TOWNIES”

2011-04-22T16:59:03Z

The last Thursday 21st, during Easter Week, members of Arcos Gardens played a golf competition with a format Better ball Matchplay in pairs.
The Team Resident Member’s of Townhouses “Townies” won the competition against Resident Members of Villas, with a results of 2,5 pints vs 1,5 points.
After the competition all of them enjoyed together a nice lunch where it was agree to include this new competition in the members yearly calendar.
We would like to thank all the members for the participation and specially to our member Chis Ward for organize it.

GREEN JACKET TOURNAMENT 2011

2011-04-18T17:33:07Z

The Green Jacket Tournament is organised at Arcos Gardens for members and members guests on the last day of the US Masters Tournament at Augusta National. The format is a bit unusual due to that the competitors are not only dependant to their own score they are also dependant to results from the US Masters tournament. An impressing score of 66 net and also a good player draw resulted in a comfortable win for Lubos Cerny. Congratulations Lubos and we hope to see you soon again at Arcos Gardens.

Arcos Gardens attended “A Place in the Sun Live” at London's Earls Court

2011-04-01T13:56:23Z

“A Place in the Sun Live” took place the past weekend from 11th - 13th March 2011 at Earl's Court. A Place in the Sun Live is all about - and only about - overseas property. This market-leading, three-day event is the biggest and best-attended overseas property show of the year.

High-quality visitors were the focus at A Place in the Sun Live that weekend as exhibitors noted some serious intent amongst buyers. A busy programme of seminars and presentations attracted an audience with both the desire and means to buy overseas.

Once again, Spain remains the most popular destination for Brits to buy abroad and therefore tops the chart of the best places to buy abroad in 2011. After all, it has all the right ingredients – excellent access from the UK, sun, sea, culture and infrastructure.

The number of visitors was over a thousand more than A Place in the Sun Live in Birmingham 2010 though it was down against the London show of the same year.
Our first time at the show and we are leaving very happy: we feel the decision to attend was a good business decision. We were surprised and motivated by the quality of visitors to the show.

HOLE IN ONE

2011-03-25T16:26:17Z

Congratulations to Emina Holmgren!
Today, 25th March 2011, It is a very special day for Emina and her team St. Arild Golfclub.
She has got an hole in one in the 15 hole during her stay in Arcos Gardens.
Our special congratulations from Arcos Gardens team and we hope it is not long before you get next one.

A SUNNY DAY OF FEBRUARY AT ARCOS GARDENS ON IMAGES

2011-02-25T14:11:42Z

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A GROUP OF GOOD FRIENDS VISIT ARCOS GARDENS

2011-02-25T10:28:35Z

Arcos Gardens was happy to welcome again this group of friends who enjoyed an almost summer like day in the middle of February. The excellent weather conditions with fast greens, turned into a smiley group who enjoyed a tasteful prize giving with plenty of olive oil and jamon.

Thank you to the participants.We will be looking forward to welcoming them again next year.

Participants:
The group leader, Mr. Jaime Arteaga Mart�n, Duke of Francavilla.
Mr. Luis Manuel Halc�n de la Lastra, Count of Pe�aflor.
Mr. Jos� Silva Arr�spide, Viscount of Rueda.
Mr. Pedro Benjumea D�ez.
Mr. Augusto Lahore Camu�a.
Mr. Carlos Serra Goizueta, Marquess of San Jos� de Serra.
Mr. Antonio Ybarra Llosent.
Mr. Joaquin Lozano Murube.
Mr. Felipe Roca de Togores P�rez de Guzm�n, Count of the Navas.
Mr. Juan Manuel Fern�ndez Arg�eso.
Mr. Felix Moreno de la Cova Maestre.
Mr. Jorge Parlad� Escobar.
Mr. Juan Gualberto Pem�n Medina.
Mr. Ignacio Quijano Arjona.
Mr. Juan de Porres Osborne.
Mr. Lucas Oriol-L�pez Montenegro.
Mr. Francisco Murube Escobar.
Mr. Joaqu�n Fern�ndez de C�rdoba Ybarra, Marquess of Montalvo.
Mr. Carlos Urquijo Herraiz.
Mr. Pedro Ruiz-Ocejo Crespo.
Mr. Enrique Moreno de la Cova Maestre.
Mr. Francisco Javier Gomar Ben�tez.
Mr. Fernando Ahumada Jim�nez-Placer.
Mr. Tom�s Fern�ndez Escribano.

Your Favourite Experience for Valentine's Day

2011-02-12T10:06:37Z

Experience delicious flavours and, as a perfect complement in a romantic setting, enjoy our variety of culinary delights created by our talented chef for 2011 and make your Valentines unforgettable
By experimenting with new techniques, using new ingredients and fusing culinary styles, our chef achieves dishes that are a delight for all the senses.
May we take this opportunity to present our Valentine�s Day Culinary Menu at our restaurant to ensure that you enjoy the perfect experience for a romantic night.

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- Pink Seafood soup with dill foam and crunchy prawns
- Pork fillet salad, cashew and �palmito� with a honey& yogurt dressing
- Mango and lemon sorbet
- Grill duck magret over a bed of �polenta�& sesame
- Crispy almonds heart with banana flamb� and a cinnamon touch.

Price: 45.-� per person (beverage included during the meal)

Magnifique romance at Arcos Gardens!

Reservations: Email: recepcion@arcosgardens.com - Tel.: +34 956 704 131

Arcos Gardens Kids Summer Camp

2011-02-12T09:31:06Z

Starting in July 2011, Arcos Gardens will be offering children between the ages of 7 and 13 years old, the chance to participate in a summer camp where they can take adventage of the resort's first class personnel and facilities.
The camp will be mainly focused on learning golf and the Spanish language, both through classes and direct experience. In addition, campers will also have the chance to enjoy other on site activities and sports, like swimming, tennis, biking and horseback riding, as well as participate in day trips designed to bring the children closer to the culture and beauty of Andalusia.

]]> With this initiative children will have the opportunity to learn golf at one of the best courses in all of Europe. Already the site of a European Challenge Amateur and a European Tour Qualifying School event, Arcos Gardens is also the winter home to many of Europe's leading Golf Federations.

Another unique feauture of this programme is the special offer for parents to come and stay at Arcos Gardens, whether it is for a weekend or a longer stay, to enjoy the resort's accommodations and amenities all at special reduced prices. Let your children enjoy such a great experience!

For Summer Camp information & reservations, please contact:
Contact: Cristina Mora-Figueroa - Telephone: (+34) 607 800 108 - Email: cmora@grupofmf.com

Shared Ownership at Arcos Gardens makes sense!!

2011-02-11T09:58:33Z

The majority of holiday home owners do not have the opportunity to use their property for more than 4 weeks. Therefore, shared or fractional ownership is the perfect solution for those wanting a second home without the responsibility or expense that comes with maintaining a property all year around.
With Fractional Ownership, you have the opportunity to buy 3 and 6 weeks use per year in our luxurious, high specification, four bedrooms with four en-suite bathrooms Villas Jacarandas situated on the front line of our championship golf course.

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There are no restrictions only benefits. All running and maintenance costs are equally shared amongst the owners, substantially reducing the burden of owning your own holiday home.

In addition you have will have all the benefits of being a fractional owner. Some of the benefits include:

� Full freehold rights to the property
� Golf Club Memberships for two people during his/her stay
� Membership in The Registry Collection
� Full on-site property management services with shared maintenance costs
� Ability to participate in the rental program

Priced at �125.000 per three weeks share or �235.000 per six weeks share, now is the time to find out what it is like to be an owner at Arcos Gardens.

For more information regarding our Shared Ownership packages please feel free to contact us by phone + 34 956 701 694 or via email at fractions@arcosgardens.com

XV Festival de Jerez, Feb.25th - Mar. 12th Flamenco & Classical Spanish Dance

2011-02-10T09:17:33Z

Festival de Jerez 2011 is confirmed as today's largest flamenco dancing showcase. Different trends come together on the bill of the fifteenth edition, which is to be held from February 25th to March 12th, 2011.

The program opens with the premiere of �Danzacal� by the Antonio el Pipa Company and closes with Eva Yerbabuena�s new show, �Cuando yo era��. Between both shows, there will be over fifty performances such as �En la horma de sus zapatos� by Isabel Bay�n, �Tranquilo alboroto� by Rub�n Olmo, �Suspiro flamenco� by Manuela Carrasco, �Tres� by Bel�n Maya, ��ngel� by �ngel Mu�oz and �Cambio de tercio� by Nuevo Ballet Espa�ol. The bill of this fifteenth edition is completed by cante recitals, concerts, workshops, encounters with maestros and the training program, which offers over a thousand places to students from all over the world.

]]> Theatre, music, dance and flamenco make up the programme of the Villamarta Theatre in the centre of Jerez. This cultural centre is not only home to the Jerez Flamaneco Festival, but also hosts yearly festivals dedicated to the theatre, ballet and opera and festures big names from the national and international circuit.

Festival de Jerez 2011 Performance Schedule at Teatro Villamarta (Jerez):

25.02.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Antonio El Pipa
26.02.11. 21:00 hrs. - La Farruca
27.02.11. 21:00 hrs. � Ballet Shoji Kojima Flamenco
28.02.11. 21:00 hrs. � Compa��a de baile Javier Bar�n
02.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Rub�n Olmo
03.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Javier Latorre
04.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Isabel Bay�n Compa��a Flamenca
05.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Miguel P�veda
06.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Rosario Toledo
07.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Olga Pericet
08.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Manuela Carrasco
10.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Mercedes Ru�z
11.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Compa��a Rojas & Rodriguez. Nuevo Ballet Espa�ol
12.03.11. 21:00 hrs. - Eva Yerbabuena Ballet Flamenco

If you want to learn more about the XV Festival de Jerez, please visit the web site www.festivaldejerez.es

Let's Go!

2011 Formula One Pre-Season Calendar at Jerez

2011-02-10T08:37:08Z

The Formula one circus arrives in Jerez. Our readers will be glad to hear that Jerez will once again be hosting a pre-season testing session on the weekend of 10th to the 13th February 2011 at the Circuito de Jerez. Although many are counting down to the season-opening Bahrain GP in March, there's plenty going on in the world of F1 before we hit the desert.

]]> McLaren's new car will be launched on 4th February in Berlin ahead of a track debut in the second pre-season test at Jerez. McLaren has revealed Lewis Hamilton will be at the wheel of their 2011 car when it makes its track debut at Jerez on February 10. Hamilton will sample the MP4-26 on the first day of the test before handing the car over to team mate Jenson Button for the second day of running at the Spanish circuit.
Spain is probably the warmest European country, so it makes sense testing in Jerez Race Track. Plus Spain is fun!

As usual the testing sessions are open to the public and are a great opportunity to grab a slice of F1 action at a fraction of the normal cost. Entrance is 10 euros for general entrance or 20 euros for a VIP ticket which gives you access to the stand by the pits. Children between the age of 3 and 14 years pay half price.

Tickets must be obtained at the circuit box office on the day of testing (tickets cannot be purchased in advance). The box office is open from 8 am; testing takes place from 9 am to 5 pm with public admittance from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, visit www.circuitodejerez.com

If you are planning to be in the area for the 4 days Pre-Season Testing, enjoy our special "February Favourite Package" at Arcos Gardens and don't miss the opportinity to see the big F1 teams up close. It only takes 15 minutes to drive from Arcos Gardens!
For Reservations: E-mail: recepcion@arcosgardens.com - Telephone: +34 956 704 131

VALENTINE�S DAY AT ARCOS GARDENS

2011-01-14T14:16:44Z

Let's never stop falling in love...

Enjoy the experience of staying an unforgettable night in one of our beautiful rooms in the Cortijo.
Relax with a glass of Cava surrounded by nature.
After visiting the Spa, a special 5 course tasting dinner will await you to culminate
this special day.

Price per person 106 �*

*Includes 1 night stay in a double room in the Cortijo, breakfast, 1 bottle of Cava in the room, unlimited Spa use for 1 day and a romantic dinner on the 12th February.

Reservations: Tel: +34 956 704 131 - Fax: +34 956 717 932 - email: recepcion@arcosgardens.com

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Pink Seafood soup with dill foam and crunchy prawns

Pork fillet salad, cashew and �palmito� with a honey& yogurt dressing

Mango and lemon sorbet

Grill duck magret over a bed of �polenta�& sesame

Crispy almonds heart with banana flamb� and a cinnamon touch

Just dinner 45� per person*
*Drinks included during the meal.

Arcos Gardens starts to build New Sports Facilities!

2011-01-10T15:58:23Z

Arcos Gardens is pleased to announce the building of the new sports facilities on site in January 2011, to be completed for the next spring. This exciting build underlines our confidence in the future of Arcos Gardens and our pursuit of excellence in all areas, golf, residential, hotel and sporting, and our determination to provide the very best facilities for our residents, members and visitors.

The building will include 2 artificial grass tennis courts with glass fencing, 2 artificial grass paddel with glass fencing, an artificial grass multi-activity zone for playing and a playground area for children.

The new sports area will be sited close to the pool area of the Cortijo Fain and the Club House, and the facilities are expected to be fully operational in May 2011.

We are excited to expand and improve our facilities to assure we can meet the future needs of our exclusive community