Sporting and relaxation facilities include two 18-hole golf courses, three pools, four tennis courts, a gymnasium, the La Prairie Beauty Centre and the acclaimed Louison Bobet Thalassotherapy Centre, with its treatments based on seawater at body temperature. Mountain biking and horse riding can also be organised at the hotel. In the evening, guests can relax at the St Tropez bar where live music is performed every night.

Gran Hotel Guadalpin Byblos GL offers 144 deluxe bedrooms and suites.

At Restaurant Byblos Andaluz, chef Philippe Galindo guarantees a memorable gastronomic experience. Choose one of the specials of the day or sample one of the à la carte dishes including Spanish cuisine with Mediterranean flavour. Sample the warm atmosphere of Restaurant Le Fuente for either buffet breakfast or international lunches. Enjoy the restaurant’s terrace, which surrounds two outdoor pools.

Business centre facilities include PCs, a photocopier and fax machine. In-room facilities include a work desk, direct-dial telephone and access to the Internet.

In the unlikely event of guests seeking a break from the golf course, the typical whitewashed Andalucian village of Mijas is only 12km away, while historic Malaga and the stylish jet-set resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus are closeby. Home to Spain’s oldest bullring, the mountain town of Ronda with its spectacular ravine is well worth a visit. For family fun, there are two aqua parks within a short drive of the hotel. Should you wish to find out more about the local culture, then a wine tasting excursion to Jerez should prove a great day out, while the more adventurous might like to attend a mock bullfight. There are several white villages in the region such as Casares and Mijas, which are worth visiting.