When
the Costa del Sol experienced a renaissance as a winter golf
resort in the late eighties, the phrase "Costa del Golf"
was coined.
Between
1985 and 1991, no fewer than 17 new golf courses appeared,
bringing the total along this 50 mile stretch of coast up
to thirty.
This
concentration of quality golf courses, combined with the unique
sunny and warm winter climate enjoyed by the region, led to
its becoming unrivalled as a winter golf destination for northern
Europeans, who while emerging as a serious force at all levels
of golf, were deprived of the opportunity to play during the
harsh winter months.