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Admire dramatic landscapes, immerse yourself in culture and savour exquisite local cuisine as part of our Local Discovery programme. Exploring the destination becomes part of the Ikos experience – and it’s all included in your stay.

Local Drive Adventure

Explore each destination with a complimentary electric MINI Countryman for a day and discover charming Andalusian villages, explore the neoclassic architecture of Unesco-listed Corfu old Town, plunge into history among the archaeological treasures of Kos or discover the traditional villages and distinctive landscapes of Crete. Enjoy a sustainable Local Drive Adventure at your own pace, whether it’s along the palm-fringed promenades of the Costa del Sol, through the rolling hills of verdant Halkidiki or across the Cretan landscape. The green experience is elevated to new heights for our Deluxe Collection guests, who’ll have the chance to enjoy a complimentary electric MINI Countryman for two days.

Culture Pass

Plunge into the unique culture and heritage of your destination with the Ikos Culture Pass, offering free entry to local museums, monuments and historical sites. Get up close and personal with Picasso’s iconic paintings in Malaga, explore post-Byzantine Corfiot Art at the Antivouniotissa Museum, stroll through Chania’s Old Venetian Harbour or sample full-bodied wines in sun-kissed Halkidiki. Through carefully selected cultural experiences, the Culture Pass brings you closer to the history, traditions and distinctive character of each destination.

Dine Out

Dine as the locals do at exquisite restaurants offering traditional cuisine and local wines. From tavernas in Corfu and Kos and traditional Cretan flavours in Kissamos, to beachfront spots in Marbella and quaint tapas bars nestled in Estepona’s Old Town, savour the warm hospitality of your destination as you enjoy a complimentary Dine Out adventure at a local restaurant. It’s a gastronomic experience that provides the perfect insight into your destination.

The new Golden Mile Experience

An over 8km stretch of captivating coastline that extends between the charming village of Estepona and vibrant Marbella, the New Golden Mile is a unique Ikos Andalusia offering. Follow Ikos’ curated routes by bike or on foot and savour the spectacular views of the glittering Mediterranean. Keep an eye out for the cliffs of Gibraltar, and on a clear day, the golden northern coast of Africa.

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Golf at Los Naranjos

With our complimentary golf green fee* (valid once per stay/per golfer), you can now take on the challenge of Nueva Andalucia’s top-class 18-hole golf course, Los Naranjos. Spread over 6km and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Los Naranjos is Spain’s premier golf course, offering golfers the chance to showcase their ability with a handicap certificate (golf license required). The bunkers, water features and impressive wine cellar make it the destination of choice for Europe’s elite.

*Green fees are non-transferable and non-accumulable.

Golf at Corfu Golf Club

Discover Corfu’s finest golfing experience with a complimentary morning round at the historic Corfu Golf Club, exclusively for guests of Ikos Dassia and Ikos Odisia. Designed by Donald Harradine in 1967, this legendary 18-hole course winds along the river Nafsika, past tranquil lakes and lush greenery, offering a unique challenge for golfers of every level. Your experience includes seamless transfers, equipment, a golf buggy, and green fees for 9 or 18 holes, all part of your stay. Simply present a valid golf green card or handicap certificate, and enjoy access to some of the region’s finest golf courses.

*Green fees are non-transferable and non-accumulable.