The
Costa del Sol has long been established as the premier Golfing destination
in Europe. With over 40 courses, including some of the best in the
world, and the beautiful climate, the region is often called ‘The
Costa Del Golf’.
Just a few of the closest courses
include:
La Quinta
Par 72/ 6377yards (Designer: Manuel Pinero/ Antonio Garcia
Garrido)
A 27 hole course- one of the most popular in the Costa del Sol.
The course is hilly and is one of the most challenging in the
area, with narrow fairways and hazards to negotiate. The club
also runs tuition for beginners/ improvers and has excellent practice
facilities.
Tel: 00 34 952 76 23 90
Los Arqueros
Par72/ 6461 yards (Designer: Seve Ballesteros)
Located on the mountainous Ronda Road and has some amazing views.
Well worth a visit, offering a challenge even to professionals,
with its narrow fairways, well-placed hazards and small greens.
Tel: 00 34 952 78 46 00
Los Flamingos
Par 72/ 6462 yards (Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido)
With good views of the sea, this course features a natural stream
that flows to a lake, bordering the tees at 1 and 10. The many
trees provide a natural hazard for even the best of players- making
it a technically demanding course.
Tel: 00 34 952 88 91 50
Monte
Mayor
Par 71/ 6150 yards (Designer: Pepe Gancedo)
Situated high in the mountains of Benahavis, this course uses
all the natural contours of the land to provide an unforgettable
Golf experience- with the fairways meandering through thick vegetation
and rocky slopes.
Tel: 00 34 952 93 71 11
El Paraiso
Par 71/ 6689 yards (Designer: Gary Player)
One of the oldest and most popular courses, with a friendly atmosphere
appealing to may UK players. With 18 holes set in the Paraiso
Valley, it offers lush fairways, bordered by heavy rough. A good
challenge whatever your standard.
Tel: 00 34 952 88 38 35

Guadalmina
Norte & Sur
Par 72/ 6782 yards & 72/ 6711 yards (Designer: Javier
Arana & Folco Nardi)
Two 18 hole courses to be found at Guadalmina. The South course
takes you down to the beach by the Guadalmina Hotel, where you
can relax a little before a very tight drive on the 11th. The
North course is less challenging and more undulating, as it heads
to the Medranas reservoir.
Tel: 00 34 952 88 65 22
Atalaya Old & New courses
Par 72/ 6703 yards & Par 71/5780 yards (Designer: Bernhard
Von Limburger)
The Old course is a parkland layout, with broad fairways and elevated
greens. It has pleasant surroundings, with eucalyptus and pine
trees providing some shade. Designed to be played by all levels
of ability. The new course is shorter and tighter, with panoramic
views over the Mediterranean and La Concha Mountain. Another good
course if you’re looking for something a little less demanding.
Tel: 00 34 952 88 28 12
La Duquesa
Par 72/ 6717 yards (Designer: Robert Trent Jones Snr)
Laid out around the El Hacho Hill, providing fabulous views of
the Rock of Gibraltar. One of the most varied course on the Costa
del Sol that can be enjoyed by players of all standards. Shrewdly
placed bunkers make an accurate game more important than a powerful
one.
Tel: 00 34 952 89 04 25
Santa
Clara
Par 71/ 6115 yards (Designer: Enrique Canales)
Opened in 2001, this course has a superb layout, with a flat and
friendly start, that then rises over hills and runs along the
valley floor. Not to be missed. It also boasts the only entirely
female team of caddy masters on the coast.
Tel : 00 34 952 85 01 11
Rio
Real
Par 72/ 6702 yards (Designer: Javier Arana)
Five minutes drive from Marbella; this is one of the most popular
courses on the coast. With manicured fairways make several crossings
of the Real River; there is plenty of shade and fast greens. Well
worth a visit.
Tel: 00 34 952 76 57 33
Please
contact the clubs direct regarding booking and prices.