THE GOLF CAPITAL OF EUROPE
The Costa del Sol is quite simply a golfers paradise. It is the most popular destination in Europe amongst golf lovers. This is due to the endless array of championship golf courses and all year round sunshine, which gives it the nickname the Costa del Golf. The region stretches from Nerja to Sotogrande with impressive courses all within close proximity of each other. From the nightlife of Marbella to the tranquil resort of Mijas there is something for everyone. The Costa del Sol is an obvious choice for any golfer wanting a golf trip of a lifetime.
Sotogrande
REAL CLUB VALDERRAMA
18 Holes / Par 71
The layout at Real Club Valderrama was listed as the number one golf course in Spain by Golf Digest Magazine (USA) in 2005 and is filled with prestige.
Sotogrande
LA RESERVA GOLF CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
La Reserva de Sotogrande boasts an excellent 18-hole, par-72 parkland course designed by Cabell Robinson. This fantastic layout is considered to be as good if not better than its neighbour Valderrama.
La Cala de Mijas
EUROPE GOLF COURSE AT LA CALA RESORT
18 Holes / Par 71
A dramatic course but easier for the average golfer, with generous fairways, flatter terrain and slightly larger greens than Campo America and Asia.
La Cala de Mijas
AMERICA GOLF COURSE AT LA CALA RESORT
18 Hole / Par 72
Formerly the North Course, Campo America is enhanced by spectacular views to the Sierra de Ojén and Mediterranean Sea. It’s wide, linked fairways and relatively few bunkers make this a slightly easier driving course.
La Cala de Mijas
ASIA GOLF COURSE AT LA CALA RESORT
18 Holes / Par 72
Formerly the South Course, the spectacular Campo Asia has plenty of challenging holes, guaranteeing a testing round of golf which puts a premium on the approach shot.
Marbella
FINCA CORTESIN GOLF CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
Although Finca Cortesin golf course was only opened in 2007 it is already regarded as one of the best in Spain.
Marbella
LA QUINTA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
27 Holes
Located on site at La Quinta Golf and Country Club, La Quinta Golf Course has three 9-hole courses that allow you to play different variations of 18 holes.
San Roque
THE NEW COURSE SAN ROQUE CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
The newest edition to the resort has been made with both amateurs and professionals in mind, as there are five different tee positions on every hole.
San Roque
THE OLD COURSE SAN ROQUE CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
This long golf course was originally designed by Dave Thomas but has since had the bunkers redesigned by the legendary Seve Ballesteros.
Marbella
RIO REAL GOLF COURSE
18 Holes / Par 72
The Rio Real Golf Club contains a brilliant 18-hole, par-72 parkland course designed by Javier Arana and is situated in a beautiful valley between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains.
Mijas
SANTANA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
The course at Santana Golf Club is a majestic piece of design that encapsulates the site’s original owner, an avocado farm.
Fuengirola
EL CHAPARRAL GOLF CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
Chaparral Golf Club is well renowned for the quality of the greens and the wide variety of holes. It is the only course on the Costa del Sol with 6 par 5’s, 6 par 4’s and 6 par 3’s.
Sotogrande
CLUB DE GOLF LA CANADA
18 Holes / Par 72
Designed by legendary golf course architects Robert Trent Jones Sr and Jr, the par 72 course offers a good mix of par 5s, 4s and par 3s. The undulating terrain gently slopes down towards the shoreline, with its pine, olive and oak tree lined fairways leading onto panoramic views of the sea.
Caseras
DONA JULIA GOLF CLUB
18 Holes / Par 71
Dona Julia Golf Club boasts an excellent 18-hole par 71 Parkland course designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido. The course is built under USGA specifications which makes it a fair test of golf.
Mijas
ALHAURIN GOLF
18 Holes /Par 72
The Alhaurin Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 parkland golf course designed by Severiano Ballesteros, known to be one of the top 100 golf courses in Spain.
Benalmadena
TORREQUEBRADA GOLF
18 Holes / Par 72
Known locally as “The Beast”, this challenging golf course features a large number of lakes and bunkers that make each hole a different experience to the next.
Mijas
LOS LAGOS COURSE
18 Holes / Par 72
A Robert Trent Jones Snr. designed golf course uses water as a major feature and comes into play on nine holes. There is plenty of room off the tee as wide fairways and short rough are a constant throughout the 18-holes.
Mijas
LOS OLIVOS COURSE MIJAS GOLF
18 Holes / Par 70
Los Olivos incorporates an abundance of trees to test the golfer. This fine track offers a different challenge to its sister course as it features narrow tree-lined fairways with smaller undulating greens.
La Cala de Mijas
CALANOVA GOLF COURSE
18 Holes / Par 72
Calanova Golf Club boasts an excellent par 72 parkland golf course set amongst the beautiful Mijas Sierra. The open nature of the layout allows for great views over the sea and surrounding mountains from every hole.
Estepona
ESTEPONA GOLF COURSE
18 Holes / Par 72
The fine layout at Estepona Golf Club incorporates the natural landscape beautifully and is set against the Sierra Bermeja mountain range as well as enjoying sea views from most parts of the course.
Marbella
SANTA MARIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
Santa Maria golf course is a picturesque golf course that is located amongst a beautiful valley and offers distracting views over the Mediterranean.
Marbella
MARBELLA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
This Robert Trent Jones designed golf course provides a testing and enjoyable round. It starts out as an intimidating track with the first few holes testing your accuracy, so you need to make sure you’re ready from the start.
Marbella
SANTA CLARA GOLF COURSE
18 Holes / Par 72
The Santa Clara Golf Club layout was designed to keep the surrounding landscape as natural as possible, by keeping the original features in place and respect to the natural wildlife and vegetation, this has created a fantastic result.
Nueva Andalucia
LOS NARANJOS GOLF CLUB
18 Holes / Par 72
A Robert Trent Jones Snr. designed course that makes use of the surrounding orange trees. This golf course is a superb track with the front nine being wide and open and the back nine being quite tight through the orange groves.
San Pedro
LOS ARQUEROS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
18 Holes / Par 71
A stunning Spanish course set amongst the beautiful Ronda Hills with amazing views over the Mediterranean. The spectacular views, create an all-round golfing experience to go alongside the Seve Ballesteros design.
Benahavis
MARBELLA CLUB GOLF RESORT
18 Holes / Par 72
The superb golf course is enhanced by the beautifully shaped fairways, stunning waterfalls, vast lakes and strategically positioned bunkers, as well as possessing undulating greens which are always in perfect condition.
San Pedro Alcantara
REAL GOLF CLUB GUADALMINA
36 Holes / North – South
Located adjacent to the hotel is the par-72, 6683 yard Guadalmina South Course where guests start from the very scenic par-3, 10th hole. Also, the par-72, 6303 yard Guadalmina North Course is a very good second option.
San Pedro
EL PARAISO GOLF CLUB
18 Holes / Par 71
El Paraiso Golf Club boasts an excellent 18-hole, par-71 parkland course designed by South African legend, Gary Player. Set within the peaceful El Paraiso valley there are spectacular views of ‘La Concha’ mountain to the north and the sparkling Mediterranean.
La Linea
LINKS COURSE ALCAIDESA GOLF RESORT
18 Holes / Par 72
Alcaidesa Links is the only links course in southern Europe, designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark. Alcaidesa is formed by gentle slopes descending towards the sea, most of the holes are alongside the beach. One of the special features of the course which most impresses visitors, is its spectacular view over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa.
La Linea
HEATHLAND COURSE ALCAIDESA GOLF RESORT
18 Holes / Par 72
Alcaidesa Heathland, designed by the renowned, Dave Thomas. This course offers a variety of natural scenery ranging from the plateau area (holes 1 to 5, 17 and 18), with wide fairways and outstanding views of the Mediterranean, to the valley area, where the holes meander along the valley and incorporate several water hazards.
San Pedro Alcantara
NEW COURSE AT ATALAYA PARK
18 Holes / Par 72
Opened in 1990, this Paul Krings designed course presents an intriguing test of golf. Set in the hills above the Atalaya Old Course, the New Course rewards accuracy off the tee, rather than out and out length. A number of the fairways and greens feature slopes and elevation changes, requiring careful shot selection.
San Pedro Alcantara
OLD COURSE AT ATALAYA PARK
18 Holes / Par 72
First opened in 1986, Atalaya´s Old Course is one of the finest courses on the Costa del Sol. The wide generous fairways undulate gently between mature trees and flowering shrubs providing shade and all year colour. The frequently elevated greens can make club selection interesting and their subtle contours need careful judgement to sink those all-important putts.