One sport that the Spanish People are passionate about is their football and the people of Andalucía are no exception to this. The teams that grab the headlines mainly are Sevilla Fútbol Club and Real Betis Balompíe both from the Andalucian Capitol Seville and Malaga C.F , the later having a strong following of English supporters and there is even an English Speaking International Malaga Supporters Club . The supporters of these teams are very passionate about their teams and on match day are proud to be seen wearing their colors. You will know very soon if a Spanish team has won an important match with cars bikes and vans driving round till the early hours honking their horns and waving their flags.

In every town and village you can see the locals both young and old either watching the local team or even taking part in a friendly kick around in the local park.

The history of the game in Andalucia has strong connections with the English game with both Sevilla who officially formed in 1905 the roots of this impressive club can be traced back about 10-15 years British sailors who worked on the boats on the river started kicking a call around causing quite a scandal in 19th century Seville and today the team have a strong foreign following including many British ex-pats who regularly attend matches and Betis officially formed in 1914 but was started in 1907 by a group of students and a British resident Henry Jones became the first president of the club : Smaller and considered less important than their neighbors Sevilla the club of Betis struck a deal with the King Of Spain in 1915 and were then able to add the title Real (Royal) to their name thus gaining more credibility.

Malaga C.F. due to its location in the heart of the popular holiday destination of the Costa Del Sol has always had a strong following with the British holiday makers and ex - pact community and fought their way from Group 9 of the third Division in 92/93, to finally achieve First Division status in 1999/2000 and remained in the First Division for a number of seasons but are now following a run of bad luck now play in the second division of the Spanish league.

For the holiday makers to Andalucia these clubs mean you can still enjoy the football while you are away from home either by attending a live game or just watching a match in one of the many bars along the coast and inland towns and cities. There are also Kids Soccer & Activity Camps in Andalucía .These clubs have become more inclusive and has increased in popularity in the last twenty years or so involving both girls and boys in the sport, There is a major increase in Soccer Camps for kids both residential and non-residential any many centers such as Soccer Camp Marbella in Marbella and Andalucia. now offer great facilities.

These Soccer camps are becoming more and more popular because it helps with the decision of where families should go on holiday as the children are a major factor
i.e. Is there plenty for the kids to do? Will there be other kids of the same age? Will it be a safe and fun environment? These Soccer Camps can offer superb facilities here on the Costa del Sol with the accent very much on fun and supported by fully qualified soccer coaches in superb state of the art surroundings. Other facilities of these clubs include lunches for the kids, coach shuttle services and organized evening discos and parties too.