Golf Information
Andalucia is the home of over 60 Golf courses and with 30 of those located on the Costa del Sol it has earned the affectionate name of Costa del Golf. The region boasts an excellent climate and long hours of sunshine that attract ever increasing numbers of enthusiasts and professionals to the Golfing capital of Europe .
The nature of the region allows the fresh Atlantic and the mild Mediterranean winds to moderate temperatures in the summer whilst the mountains provide shelter from the cooler northern winds in the winter. As well as offering ideal playing conditions these are a spectacular backdrop to the courses whose views extend across the Mediterranean to North Africa . All these factors contribute to the rapid development of Golf courses in the area and the PGAs ' decision to host the Ryder Cup, Volvo Masters and major European Championship events.
Courses are maintained to an immaculate standard and display an array of challenges to every golfer from novice to professional all of whom are welcome to play on most courses including the world famous Valderrama Golf Club.
Costa del Sol Golf Courses
Almenara
Statistics - 18 Hole. Par 72
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop. Golf School
Designer - Dave Thomas
Course description - This course boasts huge lakes and spectacular views and is home to the Almenara School of Excellence offering a video studio for swing analysis and exceptional practice facilities.
Alcaidesa Golf
Statistics -18 Hole, Par 70
Location - San Roque
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar. Pro Shop
Designer - Peter Alliss and Clive Clark
Course description - Designed to replicate the Scottish links, this course is the best links course in Spain and is complimented by stunning views across the Mediterranean to Gibraltar .
Atalaya Rosner
Statistics- 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Benahavis, Estepona
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Bernhard Von Limburger and Paul Kings
Course description - Golfers can enjoy spectaculars views of Gibraltar and North Africa whilst playing this testing course. Beginning with flat wide fairways and winding up the valley it progresses to tougher holes that require accurate driving and controlled green skills.
Atalava Old Course
Statistics - 36 Hole, Par 72
Location - San Pedro de Alcantara, Estepona
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Bernhard Von Limburger and Paul Kings
Course description - Atalayas' popularity as an inexpensive course more suited to the less experienced golfer has flourished since 1 968. The course is marked over flat parkland and has wide fairways. The average golfer can be tested over the quick and elevated greens.
Pama de Noche
Statistics - 9 Hole, Par 70
Location - Rio Verde, Marbella
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Enrique Canales
Course description - Dama de Noche is Europe 's first 24hr Golf course. The lighting design system replicates daylight visibility and is a must for true golf enthusiasts. Here there is no excuse not to play!Estepona
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Estepona
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Louis Lopez Martinez
Course description - This course has been carefully maintained and designed with nature in mind. The wild flora and fauna form a difficult rough and testing course. Due to the high clay content in the ground the course occasionally suffers from poor drainage.El Paraiso
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Estepona
Facilities - Caddy (booking necessary), Buggy. Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Gary Player
Course description - This palm tree lined course has fast greens and is set in a beautiful valley and surrounded by lush vegetation, streams and lakes. Strategically placed bunkers complicate this course.
Guadalmina North
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - San Pedro de Alcantara
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Falco Nardi and Javier Arana
Course description - The North Golf course is situated among the natural hazards of lakes, streams and Guadalmina River and has a very modern design. Such a variety of water hazards makes this a unique and inviting course to play.Guadalmina South
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - San Pedro de Alcantara
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Falco Nardi and Javier Arana
Course description - As the second oldest course on the Costa del Sol this established course requires the golfer to negotiate very long holes, raised greens, wide bunkers and between several trees.La Duquesa
Statistics- 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - La Duquesa, Manilva
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop, gym, Spa area.. Tennis, Squash and Bowls.
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - This typical Trent Jones layout demands concentration and straight driving. As one of the most attractive and complete courses in the area it offers numerous facilities and is nestled in the vineyard regions of Manilva and enjoys views of Gibraltar and North Africa . With the last nine holes being played on an incline this is a beautiful and challenging course.La Canada
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - San Pedro de Alcantara
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - This course is exceptionally well maintained. It proves a tough and exciting challenge due to two prevailing winds and a blind hole.La Quinta
Statistics -18 Hole, Par 72
Location - Puerta Barms
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop, Golf School
Designer - Manuel Pinero Sanchez and Antonio Garcia Garrido
Course description - The difficult course can be played over a combination of 3, 9 hole loops. La Quinta rewards the technical and accurate golfer as they negotiate the constantly varying levels, large bunkers, streams and isolated greens.
Las Brisas,
Statistics- 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Puerto Banus
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - Las Brisas is acclaimed as one of Europe 's finest courses and as such has hosted the World Cup, Mediterranean and Spanish Championships. This is an extremely challenging course; hazards include ten artificial lakes, punishing bunkers and elevated greens that require utmost precision and diligence.
Los Arqueros
Statistics - 1 8 Hole, Par 70
Location - Benahavis
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Severiano Ballesteros
Course description - Los Arqueros' fairways wind and curve across two valleys and are the distinctive features of this course. Hazards are constant throughout and make this an exciting and enjoyable round of golf.
Los Naranjos
Statistics- 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Nueva Andalucia
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - For the ultimate Golfing experience look no further than Los Naranjos. With superb facilities and an immaculate course the club, nestled among orange trees, requires powerful and accurate Tee shots. Play with other Golf enthusiasts such as Sean Connery!Montemayor
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 72
Location - Nueva Andalucia
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Pepe Gancedo
Course description - Probably the most extravagantly designed course in the Costa del Sol , golfers must negotiate rocks, gorges and even islands to succeed. To add, the surface is uneven and naturally requires a high skill level. Golfers are sure to either love or hate this masterpiece.Rio Real
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Marbella
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Javier Arana
Course description - Rio Real has been well designed to integrate with the surrounding natural beauty of the area. The river intercepts the course at several points and players can enjoy the shade of the well established trees whilst playing this relatively flat course.Santa Clara
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Enrique Canales Busquest
Course description - Santa Clara golf has long wide fairways with little rough allowing golfers to maximize their driving ability. This is a relatively flat course where only a few water hazards need to be avoided.
Sotogrande
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - Since the opening in 1964 Sotogrande boasts excellent holes situated among a variety of established tropical vegetation. The ever improving course is renowned for its fast greens, wide fairways and numerous water hazards. All these factors result in Sotogrande being rated as a top 10 course in Europe .
Valderrama
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 71
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - Having hosted the Volvo Masters, Ryder Cup and World Golf Championships and with no hole of less than Championship quality Valderrama surpasses its reputation as the Continents number one. The world famous 17th threatens all players and is closely watched by enthralled spectators.