Golf on
the Costa del sol of Andalucia
We have
put together some golf information regarding golf
courses and golf clubs on the Costa Del Sol. Andalucia
is more popular then ever before, with golfers from all
around the world and is the No.1 location for golf
holidays. Hosting the Ryder cup, the World Volvo
Masters in Montecastillo has proven the Costa del Sol is
the destination for golf.
GOLF
COURSES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Please
click on links:
San Roque
Golf
San
Roque Club
18
Holes - Par 72 - 6440 meters
Tel: 00
34 956 613030
One of the
most impressive golf courses of the Costa del sol San
Roque Club is the venue for the PGA European Tour
Qualifying School in November. Situated near La Linea
and the Gibraltar border this course will impress the
golfer what ever standard they play at. So popular
was San Roque Club it was host hotel in the American
Express World Golf Championship 1999 and 2000
tournaments at Valderrama.
www.sanroqueclub.com
Valderrama Golf
Valderrama Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 71 - 6234 meters
Tel: 00
34 956 791200
The No.1
Championship Golf Course in Europe situated in the
southern region of Andalucia this makes one of the most
challenging course on the Costa del Sol.
Valderrama has hosted nine Volvo Masters, a Ryder cup
and a the World Golf Championship. The biggest
names in Golf have all played here putting their talents
to the test. This is a demanding course and you
will have to be at your best just to receive a
respectable score if you need a challenge and you can
afford their green fees try your luck and see if you
can be a winner!!
www.valderrama.com
La Canada Golf
La
Canada Golf Club 
9 Holes
- Par 70 - 5550 meters
Tel: 00
34 956 794100
Designed
by Robert Trent Jones this nine hole golf course is
situated next to the famous Valderrama Course in the
town which has the biggest number of golfers in Spain.
Originally built for the workers and green keepers of
Valderrama, this has turned it self into a pretty little
golf course for those of you who would like a quick
round of golf in the evening. With well groomed
fairways and immaculate greens this course will please
all, but watch out for the Glen at the ninth which makes
the course popular with the locals.
www.lacanadagolf.com
Sotogrande Golf
Sotogrande
18
Holes - Par 72 + 9 hole Par 3
Tel: 00
34 956 795050
Royal
Sotogrande is one of Europe's top ten golf courses,
opened in 1964 and again designed by Robert Trent Jones,
this course has many trees from cork oak, palm, and
eucalyptus along with their water hazards. The
club is private but you can still play this course,
however booking in advance is required to ensure a game.
www.golfsotogrande.com
La Duquesa Golf
La
Duquesa Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 72 - 6054 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 289 0725
A
demanding golf course again designed by no other then
Trent Jones (Valderrama); this course will test your
skills and patience. Straight drives and a lot of
concentration will be required to play well here. With
amazing views over the Mediterranean towards Africa,
players will want to come back again and again. A
good growth on the fairways and the surrounding area
make an enjoyable round of golf but watch out for the
wind from the west and respect the side green bunkers.
www.golfladuquesa.com/en/
Estepona Golf
Estepona Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 72 - 5896 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 211 3081
This pay
as you play golf course is located in the popular
fishing village of Estepona, privately owned by Rory &
David Leader and designed by Jose Luis Lopez.
Built for the many visitors to the region, this course
will give you an alternative to the other courses. A
good course for the average golfer which will be very
forgiving if you're a little wide but will still test
you to a high level. With the longest hole on the
Costa del sol at 568 meters you will respect this course
for its challenges and its views of the Bermeja mountain
range and the sea views.
Monte Mayor Golf
Monte
Mayor Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 71 - 5652 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 211 3088
One of the
most spectacular golf courses on the Costa del Sol,
located off the coast line in the hills of Benahavis.
Follow the signs from the Benahavis, turn off into the
mountains and enjoy the ride of about 7 km. This
is the most challenging course on the whole of the Costa
del Sol Golf circuit. Patience and self discipline
will be required to reach the 18th hole. With is
many plateaus and trees you can not afford to be too
aggressive. Be prepared to be tested with its
tight fairways and different levels of tree line.
Your shots will have to perfect all the way around.
This course is not to be missed, try it and see how you
fair. Remember to take plenty of balls you may
need them!!!
Marbella Golf Club
Marbella Club Golf Resort
18
Holes - Par 72 - 6173 meters
Tel: 00
34 952 113 203
Designed
by Dave Thomas this beautiful Costa del Sol golf course
is located at the bottom of the Benahavis mountains.
With great vegetation, many trees and hills, this course
will please even the none golfers of the region.
Spectacular views of Africa and the Mediterranean sea
and some demanding little holes will please all levels
of standard of play. Enjoy and take in the views.
www.marbellaclub.com/
El Paraiso Golf
El
Paraiso Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 71 - 6616 meters
Tel: 00
34 952 883 835
El Paraiso
translated means The Paradise, located just behind the
commercial center of Benavista. Good management and
reasonable rates makes this traditional British style
golf course very popular with tourists and many of the
locals. Designed by the world famous Gary Player
makes it a challenge to all levels of standard, with two
lakes, many trees and excellent views of mountains
you'll be glad you visited this course for its play and
convenient location.
www.elparaisogolfclub.com/home.html
Atalaya Golf
Atalaya
Golf Club
Old: 18
Holes - Par 72 - 6127 meters
New: 18
Holes - Par 72 - 5323 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 288 2812
Old Course:
Opened in
1968 recently revamped, with reseeded fairways and
Bermuda grass. This golf course was designed by
Bernard von Limburger and is a demanding course for
those who are inaccurate on the tees. Atalaya has
two courses which share the same land is located next to
the well known El Parasio Hotel.
New Course:
The second course of Atalaya but some say is the best of
the two seems less challenging until you reach the 9th
hole. With views of the mountains and the Med you
will enjoy around of golf here especially when you reach
the well maintained club house of Atalaya.
www.atalaya-park.es/atalaya_golf.asp?idioma=ing
Los Arqueros
Golf
Los
Arqueros Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 72 - 5843 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 278 4712
Designed
by the world famous Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros, a
short course for the Costa del Sol but very demanding.
Place your shots in the middle of the fairways and you
will be okay, but take extreme care with the many trees
that line the fairways. This is an enjoyable
course located near San Pedro beside the road leading to
Ronda.
Guadalmina Golf
Guadalmina Golf Club
North:
18 Holes - Par 71 - 5825 meters
South:
18 Holes - Par 72 - 6021 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 288 65 22
South:
Designed by
Javier Arana way back in 1959 this course is a nice open
course located beside the sea. Because of few very
long holes this course will require stamina and
discipline but you can take a quick break at the 12th in
the hotel before you tackle the rest.
North:
Opened in
1973 and designed by Folco Nardi this 18 hole course is
easier and less demanding then the south course but
don't get carried away because the north has more rivers
and lakes to make you wish you played the south.
Enjoy this 45 hole Guadalmina experience.
La Quinta
La Quinta
Golf Club 
27
Holes - 5864 meters
Tel: 00
34 978 68 00
Located in
the region off San Pedro and Marbella offering
spectacular views around the golf valley of Marbella.
Designed by the three world champion and Ryder cup
player Manuel Pinero the course requires a lot of
accuracy and stamina. Water hazards and many trees
keeps this course alive and exciting. Revamped and
improved with new holes and one of the best club houses
on the Costa del Golf this course is well worth a
visit.
Las Brisas Golf
Las
Brisas Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 72 - 6136 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 281 0875
One of the nicest courses in Europe Las Brisas has a
reputation of quality with superb challenges and is why
it held the world cup twice and the Spanish open on
three occasions. Designed again by the Valderrama
King Robert Trent Jones and was opened in 1969.
www.lasbrisasgolf.com/en_bienvenidos.asp
Aloha Golf
Aloha
Golf Club
18
Holes - Par 72 - 6246 meters
Tel: 00
34 95 281 37 50
This well
known course on the Costa Del Sol with wide fairways and
attractive scenery and tough greens is privately owned
but visitors are welcome. Just be sure to book in
advance and remember to take your handicap cards. This
course was designed by Javier Arana and well worth a
trip!!
www.clubdegolfaloha.com/
