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Golf in Spain - Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is one of Europe�s preferred all year round golfing destinations, due to the quality and number of the courses and the temperate weather. Spanish Property World is happy to compile a list the most popular courses and clubs to help you decide upon the best golfing destination.

Alcaidesa Links Golf Course � Costa del Sol
Situated between Sotogrande and Gibralter adjacent to the spectacular Alcaidesa Development, Alcaidesa Links is highly acclaimed as a true �links� course. The beachside location offers stunning views towards the Rock of Gibraltar and as far as North Africa on a clear day. Designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, the course opened in 1992 and has since had the privilege of hosting the junior Ryder Cup between the US and Europe in 1997. It is an 18-hole course with driving range, putting green, chipping green, carts, trolley, rental of clubs and a pro-shop. For the spectators and none players, there are also swimming, bar and restaurant facilities.

Alcaidesa Links Golf Course
N340 Km. 124,6,
11600 La L�nea, C�diz
Tel: (+34) 956 791 040
Fax: (+34) 956 791 041
Website: http://www.alcaidesa.com
Email: alcaidesa@teleline.es

Benalm�dena Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
Benalmadena Costa is home to the prestigious Torrequebrada Golf. Torrequebrada's is an 18-hole course with spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea. The club has become a favourite over the years despite the rate of development that has recently materialised in the local vicinity.

Torrequebrada Golf - Benalmadena Golf
The course was designed by Pepe Gancedo in 1979 to be a challenging championship course. It is thoughtfully located with stunning views, water hazards, elevated fast greens and rich vegetation in a very well maintained surrounding. Both the beginner as the experienced golfer will enjoy himself playing this course.

Torrequebrada is the home course of European PGA tournament winner and Ryder-Cup player Miguel Angel Jim�nez.

Torrequebrada Golf
Ctra. de C�diz Km, 220, Apto. 120
29630 Benalm�dena-Costa, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 442 742
Fax: (+34) 952 561 129

Estepona Golf Courses- Costa del Sol Golf
Benalmadena Costa is home to the prestigious Torrequebrada Golf. Torrequebrada's is an 18-hole course with spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea. The club has become a favourite over the years despite the rate of development that has recently materialised in the local vicinity.

Estepona is home to some excellent, world-renowned courses, such as Los Flamingos Golf & Country Club and the Estepona Golf Club, where world-class players can enjoy the spectacular facilities and views.

Estepona Golf Club- Estepona Golf
Estepona Golf is privately owned by David and Rory Leader and was designed by Jos� Luis L�pez and is located just one mile from Estepona town centre. The hilly course is set against the breathtaking scenery of the Sierra Bermeja and can be enjoyed by members and visitors alike on a �pay as you play� basis.

The course is littered with various palms, eucalyptus, olive trees and there is much wild life in evidence on the second half. Trolleys and club cars are available for hire.

Estepona Golf Club
N340 Km.150. Arroyo Vaquero. Apdo. 532.,
29680 Estepona, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 113 081
Fax: (+34) 952 113 080
Website: http://www.esteponagolf.com
Email: information@esteponagolf.com

Estepona Golf Courses- Costa del Sol Golf
Estepona is home to some excellent, world-renowned courses, such as Los Flamingos Golf & Country Club and the Estepona Golf Club, where world-class players can enjoy the spectacular facilities and views.

The course is littered with various palms, eucalyptus, olive trees and there is much wild life in evidence on the second half. Trolleys and club cars are available for hire.

Los Flamingos Golf & Country Club - Estepona Golf
Los Flamingos was designed by Antonio Garc�a Garrido and is located west of San Pedro de Alc�ntara in the hills close to the N340. Although the vegetation is still young, great care has been taken to offer the visitor a surrounding with a diversity of plantation like cypresses, orange, olive and pine trees, carob, chestnut and pomegranate trees.

The clubhouse has a magnificent terrace or a 5-star hotel with stunning views and foliage in which you can enjoy a drink.

Los Flamingos Golf & Country Club
N340 Km 165
29679 Benahavis, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 629 476 547
Fax: (+34) 609 401 617
Website: http://www.flamingos-golf.com
Email: info@flamingos-golf.com

Calahonda Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
"Many Happy Returns" is an appropriate message for the terrific new Cabopino Golf on the Costa del Sol that celebrates its second birthday in April. In its two years of operation, over 80,000 rounds have been played - many of them by recidivist golfers forced to return after becoming hooked at first site. Calahonda also has the quaint and hilly Miraflores Golf and a pleasant par 3 course Club La Siesta, which is the house favourite among locals in the urbanization.

Cabopino Golf - Calahonda Golf
Cabopino Golf opened its doors in April 2001. The course is located in a wooden area west of Cabopino between Marbella and Fuengirola just of the N340. The well-designed lakes have been created to test your accuracy from the tee and add and also add to the wonderful surroundings and ocean views.

This courseoffers diversity and interest and looks like it will soon be one of the most popular courses on the Costa del Sol.

Cabopino Golf
N340. Km. 195
29600 Cabopino (M�laga)
Tel. (+34) 952 85 02 82
Fax. (+34) 952 837 277
Website: http://www.cabopinogolf.com
Email: reservas@cabopinogolf.com

Club La Siesta - Calahonda Golf
It's located north of Calahonda in a peaceful environment where all visitors are welcome. Although it is a par 3 course it seems to play longer. Great views and mature vegetation make La Siesta a pleasant course. This short 9-hole par 3 courses is designed by Enrique Canales and was opened in 1990.

Club La Siesta
C/. Jos� de Orbaneja, Urb. Sitio de Calahonda
29650 Mijas Costa, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 933 362
Fax: (+34) 952 933 352
Website: http://www.geocities.com/lasiestagolf/
Email: lasiestagolf@mixmail.com

Miraflores Golf - Calahonda Golf
Miraflores Golf is part of the Miraflores Urbanization and was designed by Falco Nardi in 1990. It is located in the hills 2 kilometres from the N340 between Marbella and Fuengirola near Mijas Costa.

Miraflores is a course that follows the natural slope of the valley and offers excellent facilities other than golf, such as tennis, horse riding, bowls and a snooker room.

Although Miraflores looks appears to be a hilly course the fairways follow the natural slopes of the valleys. Miraflores offers excellent other facilities like tennis, horse riding, bowls and a snooker room.

Miraflores Golf
Ctra. de C�diz, N340 Km.199,
29647 Mijas Costa, M�laga
Tel: 952 931 960
Fax: 952 931 942
Website: http://www.mirafloresgolf.com
Email: info@mirafloresgolf.com

Fuengirola Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
Fuengirola is ideally located at the centre of the Costa del Sol and although there are no courses in Fuengirola itself, it is in close proximity to many major golf courses such as Calahona, Co�n, Marbella,

Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
The chances are that most visitors to the Costa del Golf will have played Lauro Golf and has recently been extended to 27 holes at the beginning of 2003. Close by there is also the popular Alhaurin Golf & Country Club, which is an ambitious 45-hole course, set amongst mountains and lakes.

Alhaurin Golf & Country Club - Coin Golf
Alhaurin Golf, designed by Seve Ballesteros located near Mijas at the Costa del Sol in the province of M�laga. It has established itself as an ambitious resort offering 45 holes. Alhaurin used to have a reputation as being difficult with the hilly terrain, small fairways and steep valleys, were considered a little too punishing. In 1996 the fairways were widened and both greens and bunkers redesigned in 1996 changed this course, with six tee boxes on each hole to create more of a challenge.

The course also has spectacular mountain and valley views including colourful vegetation and foliage.

The resort hotel offers swimming, tennis and horse riding facilities. The new clubhouse opened in 2001. Alhaurin is situated between Mijas and Alhaurin el Grande.

Alhaurin Golf & Country Club
Ctra. Mijas a Alhaur�n, Km 6,
29120 Alhaur�n el Grande, M�laga
Tel: 952 595 970 Fax: 952 594 586
Website: http://www.alhauringolf.com
Email: info@alhauringolf.com

Lauro Golf - Coin Golf
Laura Golf was designed by Folco Nardi in 1991 and has the added distinction of having named all the holes after famous bullfighters. It is situated in the Sierra de Mijas amidst the gentle valleys in between M�laga and Torremolinos. Interest has been added to the course in form of Orange, Lemon and Olive trees which cause some awkward ball positions if not a seasoned player. There is an established clubhouse in an impressive 200 years old Cortijo in which to enjoy a pre or post round drink.

Lauro Golf
Los Caracolillos s/n
29130 Alhaurin de la Torre, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 412 767
Fax: (+34) 952 414 757
Website: http://www.laurogolf.com
Email: info@laurogolf.com

M�laga Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
Real Club de Campo de M�laga, built in 1925, is the oldest club in Andalucian. It was originally founded by the Spanish Royal Family and was the first course on the Costa del Sol to host the European Tour�s Turespa�a Masters in 1999. The course still holds a certain distinction due to air of history and tradition. The other course in the M�laga region is the Guadalhorce Club de Golf, which is set in typically parkland style surroundings with spectacular water hazards and stunning views.

Real Club de Campo de M�laga - M�laga Golf
Designed by Tom Simpson who is renown for designing the high profile courses of Turnberry and Muirfield in Scotland. This course dates back to 1925 and was founded by the Spanish Royal Family and still has much of the kudos, history and traditional associated with this.

This Championship course is partly a links and parkland course. It is a challenging course for seasoned players but is not too brutal for the beginner. The course is still owned by the state and part of the Parador.

Real Club de Campo de M�laga
Apdo. N324. 124,6,
29620 M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 381 255
Fax: (+34) 952 382 141
Website: http://www.parador.es

Guadalhorce Club de Golf - M�laga Golf
Founded in 1990, Guadalhorce is located about 8 kilometres land inwards west of M�laga. Guadalhorce, designed by Kosti Kuronen, has a magnificent Andalucian style clubhouse and offers several other facilities like tennis courts, a swimming pool and a sauna. The course was the venue for the 1999 Spanish Professional Golfer's Championship.

Guadalhorce Club de Golf
Ctra. C�rtama Km. 7, Apto. de Correos 48,
29590 Campanillas, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 179 378
Fax: (+34) 952 179 372
Website: http://www.guadalhorce.com

Marbella Golf Courses- Costa del Sol Golf
Marbella�s reputation for golfing precedes itself and is host to spectacular courses like Rio Real Golf Hotel and the Santa Maria Golf & Country Club. Another well-respected course is the Marbella Golf & Country Club, with its exquisite panoramic sea views.

Rio Real Golf Hotel - Marbella Golf
This well-established golf course is situated just East of Marbella and has easy access from the N340. Designed by the notable Javier Arana it opened in 1965 and has proved a very popular course. The fairways are separated by mature foliage, providing the course with character and interest. The Rio Real crosses the course several times, creating natural water hazards in play.

The new clubhouse has a large terrace with great views over the course. Since 2000 Rio Real also offers Hotel facilities straight at the course.

Rio Real Golf Hotel
Urb.R�o Real, Ctra de C�diz
N340 km.185 Marbella, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 779 509
Fax: (+34) 952 772 140
Website: http://www.rioreal.com
Email: info@rioreal.com

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club - Marbella Golf
This is a popular course, located east of Marbella near Hotel Don Carlos. The course has 18-holes and is not too difficult to play with its wide fairways particularly on the back nine.

Opened in 1991 Santa Mar�a Golf previously was a 9-hole course designed by Antonio Garc�a Garrido. After finishing the second nine, designed by it's own technical staff, 5 years later in 1996 the course is know sited in two valleys in the hills in a surrounding with beautiful views. The Santa Mar�a Resort offers other facilities such as tennis courts, swimming and the Santa Mar�a Bowls Club, an official bowls club.

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club
Coto de los Dolores, N340 Km. 192
Urb.Elviria 29600 Marbella, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 830 386
Fax: (+34) 952 834 797

Marbella Golf & Country Club - Marbella Golf
The Golf Club Marbella is located about 5 kilometers east of Marbella. The course has steep ravines and can be terrifying for the beginning. After a couple of holes, however, the course, designed by Robert Trent Jones and opened in 1990.

The relatively small green is protected by severe bushes at the hilly back and a lake in front of it. From both the terrace of the luxurious clubhouse and the course you will enjoy some superb panoramic views over the sea and Marbella while the large undulated greens are a pleasure on their own right.

Golf Club Marbella is located about 5 kilometers east of Marbella.

Marbella Golf & Country Club
Centro de C�diz, N340 km. 188
29600 Marbella, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 830 500
Fax: (+34) 952 835 353

Mijas Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
Golf in Mijas is situated in the most peaceful and tranquil setting. La Cala Golf & Country Club, with spectacular mountain views, has a reputation of international repute and is deemed to be one of the world�s finest golf clubs. Not far away near Mijas pueblo is the Mijas Golf club which famous for its beautifully manicured grounds and abundant foliage.

La Cala Golf & Country Club - Mijas Golf
La Cala Golf & Country Club is a superb Golf Resort has two 18-hole courses, the Davis Leadbetter Golf Academy practice course and a short 6-holes par 3 course. Set in the hills, 7 kilometres inland from Mijas, between Marbella and Fuengirola.

The course was opened in 1991 and designed by Cabell B. Robinson (a prot�g� of Robert Trent Jones). La Cala Sur and La Cala Norte both are spectacular courses and the mostly large elevated greens, tricky fairways and water hazards make it punishing course. The club offers other facilities like tennis and squash courts, an indoor swimming pool and sauna.

La Cala Golf & Country Club
Urb. La Cala Golf s/n, La Cala de Mijas 29649 Mijas Costa, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 669 033
Fax: (+34) 952 669 034
Website: http://www.lacala.com
Email: golf@lacala.com

Mijas Golf Club - Mijas Golf
Mijas Golf (Los Lagos and Los Olivos) is located 4 kilometres of the N340 towards Alhaurin el Grande and 20 minutes to Fuengirola. Mijas Golf offers two 18 holes courses: Los Lagos and Los Olivos are both 18-hole course and are amongst the most popular and visited courses on the Costa del Sol.

During the last decade, Mijas Golf has become one of the most popular golf complexes in Europe, known by the outstanding condition of their courses and the friendly atmosphere and excellent service provided to the clients.

Los Lagos was the first course to be constructed under the direction of Mateo P�rez Robles, a forerunner in Costa del Sol tourism. The course offers wide fairways, with lakes and also the many trees strategically placed to protect the large greens.

Los Olivos was constructed originally between 1983-1984, although it has recently been totally refurbished. This course lies in a smaller peace of land, and has different characteristics to his brother. The greens are smaller with undulations and well protected by bunkers. Also, it has a large number of olive trees strategically situated around the fairways, which demand a strong and straight drive from the player.

The Club House is an old Andalucian Cortijo where one can enjoy a drink on the terraces and mix with residents and visitors alike.

Mijas Golf
Camino Viejo de Coin Km 3.,
Urb Mijas Golf, Apto. 145,
29649 Mijas Costa, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 476 843
Fax: (+34) 952 467 943
Website: http://www.mijasgolf.org
Email: teetimes@mijasgolf.org

Nerja Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
Baviera Golf is located in the foothills of the Axarquia Mountains, 50 kilometres to the east of M�laga.

Baviera Golf has become a popular base to explore golf in the Granada, eastern M�laga and southern Almer�a regions.

Baviera Golf - Nerja Golf
Opened in 2001, the course was designed under the directions of Jos� Mar�a Ca�izares as a challenging course for all levels of players. Located in Axarquia, at approximately 2 kilometres East of Torre de Mar and close to Caleta de V�lez.

Baviera Golf hotel is an excellent base from which to explore Granada, eastern M�laga and Almer�a region.

Baviera Golf
Carretera del Algarrobo s/n
29751 - Caleta de Velez- M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 555 015
Fax: (+34) 952 555 015
Email: bavieragolf@convera.es

Puerto Ban�s Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
The world famous Puerto Ban�s is the favourite destination for fashion, gastronomy, nightlife and beautiful marina. It is also home to two top-notch golf clubs, La Dama de Noche and Los Naranjos.

Los Naranjos Golf Club - Puerto Ban�s Golf
Los Naranjos, founded in 1977, represents a typically Robert Trent Jones designed golf course. Surrounded by many orange trees this course plays reasonably long and is definitely a challenge. Situated in the Golf Valley near Marbella it is especially popular with Scandinavian visitors. The Andalucian style clubhouse and the challenging holes make this private course, open for visitors, a delight to visit.

Los Naranjos Golf Club
Nueva Andalucia
29660 Marbella, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 95 281 24 28
Fax: (+34) 95 281 14 28
Website: http://www.losnaranjos.com
Email: teetimes@losnaranjos.com

Golf la Dama de Noche - Golf - Puerto Ban�s Golf
Designed by Enrique Canales, this course was opened in 1992, La Dama de Noche is the first course with a strategically placed lighting system in Europe, allowing 24 hour a day. It is located next to the N340 between Puerto Banus and Marbella.

This course is superb for group tournament play during the late evening as a fresh and cheerful alternative to usual daylight golf! Dama the noche is recently taken over and will be part of a newly developed urbanisation.

Golf la Dama de Noche
Camino del Angel s/n. Rio Verde,
29660 - Nueva Andalucia -Marbella, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 818 150
Fax: (+34) 952 818 413
Website: http://www.golfdamadenoche.com
Email: reservas@golfdamadenoche.com

Ronda Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
La Zagaleta Golf, located close to Ronda, is considered the most exclusive private golf course on the Costa del Sol.

La Zagleta Golf - Ronda Golf
La Zagaleta is the most exclusive private golf course on the Costa del Sol. The spectacular course and clubhouse are set away from the hustle and bustle and surrounded only by luxury villas. Every serious golfer would say, that to tee off at this course would be top of their wish list.

The lanes are sowed with Bermuda 419 grass and are in pristine condition and the well kept driving range is available for all members to practice with or without your golf professional.

La Zagaleta Golf
Ctra. de ronda, Km.38,
29679 Benahav�s, M�laga
Tel: 952 855 453
Fax: 952 855 419
Website: http://www.lazagaleta.com
Email: lazagaleta@jet.es

San Pedro Golf Courses - Costa del Sol Golf
Situated West of San Pedro in the small town of Cancelada is the very challenging Monte Mayor Golf Club and not to far away is the slightly less taxing courses of Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club (designed by Seve Ballesteros) and the Guadalmina Club de Golf.

Guadalmina Club de Golf � San Pedro Golf
Founded in 1959, the Guadalmina has two 18-hole golf courses (Norte and Sur) and a 9-hole practice course. The Guadalmina is situated just 1km from the centre of San Pedro.

Guadalmina Norte, was designed by Folco Nardi and has been open since 1975. It is the easier of the two courses, although there are water hazards and trees to make the course a more interesting play.

Guadalmina Sur was also opened in 1959, was designed by Javier Arana and is the second oldest course on the Costa del Sol. Close by on the beach is the Guadalmina hotel.

Guadalmina Club de Golf
Urb. Guadalmina Alta,
29678 San Pedro de Alc�ntera, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 883 455
Fax: (+34) 952 886 522

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club - San Pedro Golf
The Los Arqueros Golf course was designed by Seve Ballesteros, who incorporated many well placed hazards such as water, steep dips and streams.

Located approximately 5kms from San Pedro in the hills towards Ronda, with exquisite views of the Mediterranean Sea. The course is now owned by English Taylor Woodrow and has developed into a popular golfing venue.

Los Arqueros Golf &Country Club
Finca Torre. Ctra de Ronda Km 376.
29679 Benahav�s, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 784 600
Fax: (+34) 952 786 707
Email: losarqueros@soltel.es

Monte Mayor Golf Club - San Pedro Golf
To the west of San Pedro in the small town of Cancelada is the very challenging Monte Mayor Golf Club, designed by Jos� Cancedo. The course is rated as one of the best courses worldwide and it is said by the experts that 'each hole is an infinite challenge on its own'.

Monte Mayor Golf Club
Entrance exit road Benahav�s,
N340 Km. Benahav�s, M�laga
Tel: (+34) 952 113 088
Fax: (+34) 952 113 087

San Roque Golf Course - Costa del Sol
San Roque is located on the western side of the Costa del Sol, amongst some of the prettiest towns and villages on the coast and nestling at the foot of the Sierra Bermeja. The area boasts some of the best golf courses including the nearby Alcaidesa Links Golf Course and the San Roque Golf Club.

The San Roque Golf Club has become one of Europe�s most exclusive golf resorts with the added attraction within the grounds of a spectacular mansion, formerly belonging to the Domecq Sherry dynasty, to which members have privileged access.

The services and facilities are all that would be expected from an exclusive Hotel and Resort. The resort restaurant, Bolero is second to none and there is also Kamakura, generally viewed as Spain�s most authentic Japanese restaurant to name but a few.

The San Roque Club
N340 Km.127.
11310 San Roque, C�diz
Tel: 952 613 030 Fax: 952 613 012
http://www.sanroqueclub.com
info@sanroqueclub.com

Sotogrande Golf Courses � Costa del Sol
The luxury resort of Sotogrande is situated on the western side of the Costa del Sol and is only 20 minutes from Gibraltar and 1.5 hours from M�laga. Some of the most prestigious golf courses are situated in this area such as Club de Golf Valderrama and the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, both of which have played host to the major tournaments within the last 5 years.

Club de Golf Valderrama- Sotogrande Golf
Valderrama is an extremely difficult and strategic course and is regarded the number one course in Europe and among the top courses worldwide. This 9-hole par 3 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones and Seve Ballesteros, top players have described it as thrilling and breathtaking, as there are so many water hazards and trees to add interest.

Valderrama has played host to several major events, such as the 1997, Ryder Cup which saw Europe as the winner and also during 1990�s the European PGA Tour and Stroke Play Championships in 1999, 2000 and 2002.

Although this is a private golf course, visitors are welcome if they book in advance.

Club de Golf Valderrama
Avda. de los Cortijos s/n
11310 San roque, C�diz
Tel: (+34) 956 791 200
Fax: (+34) 956 794 776
Website: http://www.valderrama.com/
Email: greenfees@valderrama.com

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande- Sotogrande Golf
Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1964, is the oldest course on the Costa del Sol and is considered one of the top courses in Europe. The championship distance is 6224 metres, par 72 and SSS 74 on its longest distance and the course has wide fairways and little semi-rough on the fairways, fast greens and lakes. However, it is the strong winds that add to the challenge.

The clubs designer has described the course as a battleground and went on to explain that the players, �attack� the course but it is the designers job to �defend� it. His defence includes some ingenious water hazards, rough and strategically placed bunkers.

Real Club de Golf Sotogrande
Paseo del Parque s/n.
11310 Sotogrande, San Roque, C�diz
Tel: (+34) 952 795 050
Fax: (+34) 952 795 029
Website: http://www.golfsotogrande.com
Email: info@golfsotogrande.com