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# Golf and Lifestyle Roundtrip in Andalusia, Spain

> A two-week golf and boutique hotel roundtrip through Andalusia, Spain's southern region, timed for early October when the Mediterranean climate is mild and the courses are at their best.

## Destination
Andalusia, southern Spain, covering a counterclockwise route starting and ending near Málaga, with stops including Almería and Vejer de la Frontera.

## Getting there
Fly into Málaga airport, then begin the roundtrip from Almería.

## When to go
Spring and autumn are the best seasons; the article specifically recommends the first two weeks of October for mild temperatures without rain.

## Why visit
Spectacular golf courses combined with cosy boutique hotels in a mild Mediterranean climate, with Andalusia's landscape at its most comfortable outside the summer heat.

## What to see
- **Desert Springs Golf Course** — Starting point of the itinerary, located near Almería.

## What to do
- **Golf Roundtrip** — Counterclockwise driving route through Andalusia linking multiple golf courses and boutique hotels.

## Good to know
Hacienda de San Rafael was fully booked when the authors enquired; book well in advance. Hotels on the itinerary include Plaza Vieja Hotel and Lounge, Hospes Palacio de los Patos, Eurostars Hacienda La Boticaria, Hotel V in Vejer de la Frontera, and Finca Cortesin.