Malaga Golf Courses
Guadalhorce Golf Club
Ctra. de Cartama Km. 7, Campanillas, Malaga
Located 7km to the west of Malaga airport this is a Parkland type course for the first 9 holes but the back 9 has elevated greens. It has a very friendly, family atmosphere and offers many other activities such as tennis, paddle and swimming pools.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,194m
Designer: Kosti Kuronen
Lauro Golf
Los Caracolillos, Alhaurin de la Torre, Malaga
Located between Alhaurin de la Torre and Alhaurin El Grande this is scenic course set in gentle hills and containing many varieties of trees. It has wonderful views of the sea and the mountains. The clubhouse is a typical old Andalusian farmhouse.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: Depends on which holes are played from 27
Designer: Folco Nordi and Mariano Benitez
Malaga Parador del Golf
Autovia Malaga - Algeciras Exit Coin - Aeropuerto, Malaga
Founded in 1925, this is the oldest golf course on the Costa del Sol. It is a flat links course located next to the Parador between Malaga and Torremolinos.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,173m
El Candado Golf Club
Urb. El Candado, El Palo, Malaga
Located to the east of Malaga in El Palo this is a hilly course overlooking the sea. Although quite a short course it can be quite complex due to some narrow fairways and difficult greens.
Holes: 9 Par: 34 Length: 2,276m
Designer: Carlos Fernandez Caleya
East of Malaga Golf Courses
Baviera Golf Club
Urb. Baviera Golf, La Caleta de Velez
Located in the Axarquia in Caleta de Velez this course is suitable for all levels of players. It has marvellous views of the mountains and the sea.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,910
Designer: Jose Maria Cañizares
Añoreta Golf Club
Avda. del Golf, Rincon de la Victoria
This was the first course to be built in the area east of Malaga city. It is a demanding course but is suitable to all level of players with and provides a varied round of golf.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,976m
Designer: Jose Maria Cañizares
Benalmadena Golf Course
Torrequebrada Golf Club
Ctra. de Cadiz Km. 220, Benalmadena Costa
Located near the Torrequebrada hotel in Benalmadena this golf course contains many tropical trees and plants. It can be a tricky round due to the lakes and bunkers positioned around the course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,852m
Designer: Jose Ganzedo
Mijas Golf Courses
Alhaurin Golf
Ctra. MA 426 Fuengirola - Coin Km. 15.1, between Mijas and Coin
Located behind the Mijas mountains this is a 45-hole complex. Apart from the 18 holes course for adults there is also a 9 holes par 3 course and an 18 holes children's course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,221m
Designer: Severiano Ballasteros
La Cala Resort
La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa
This exclusive resort offers 3 magnificent courses in beautiful surroundings. It is suitable for players of all levels and has something for everyone.
North Course - Holes: 18 Par: 73 Length: 6,160m
South Course - Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,960m
Campo Europa Course - Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 6,050m
Designer: Cabell B. Robinson
El Chapparal Golf Club
Urb El Chaparral, N-340 km, Mijas Costa
This is the only golf course on the Costa del Sol with 6 par 3's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 5's. With a total length of 6000 metres, it offers a wide variety of holes and is quite a challenging course, requiring high levels of accuracy and skill.
Designer: Pepe Gancedo
Mijas Golf Club
Camino Viejo de Coin Km. 3.5, Mijas
Located in Mijas Pueblo this golf Club offers 2 courses. Los Lagos has wide fairways and 6 lakes and is considered to be one of the coast's best championship layouts while Los Olivos is a newer, more technical course.
Los Olivos Course - Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,896m
Los Lagos Course - Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 6,348
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Miraflores Golf
Urb. Riviera del Sol, Ctra. de Cadiz Km. 199, Mijas Costa
Located just inland from Mijas Costa this course winds between valleys and gentle hills and offers magnificent views of the sea and the Mijas mountains. It is and enjoyable course with many challenges.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,270m
Designer: Folco Nardi
Santana Golf
La Cala de Mijas, Valle del Golf de Mijas, Mijas Costa
This course is set in 55 hectacres of gently sloping terrain with wide and well-defined fairways. It is a demanding course which provides a challenge to its players.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,308m
Designer: Cabell B. Robinson
La Noria
Llano de la Cala, La Cala de Mijas
This is a flat course which has many challenging greens protected by lakes. Set just back from the beach at Mijas Costa there are 4 bridges which link the tees, greens and fairways.
Holes: 9 Par: 33 Length: 2,138m
Designer: Francisco Navarro Collado
La Siesta Golf Club
Urb. Sitio de Calahonda, C/ Jose de Orbaneja, Mijas Costa
Located just behind Calahonda this course is quite varied because of the difference in lengths of the holes. The bar restaurant offers magnificent views of the sea and of the 1st and 9th holes.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 886m
Designer: Enrique Canales Busquets
Marbella Golf Courses
Aloha Golf Club
Urb. Aloha, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
The layout and surroundings of this course are beautiful. A natural course, it is a bit hilly and offers many interesting holes. It is immaculately maintained.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,261m
Designer: Javier Arana
Cabopino Golf Club
Urb. Artola Alta, Marbella
Located just back from the sea this course is a modern design with wonderful views of the sea.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,170m
Designer: Juan Ligues
Guadalmina Golf Club
Urb. Guadalmaina Alta, Marbella
This club offers 2 courses. The South course is the 2nd oldest on the Costa del Sol. It is a difficult course, suitable for experienced players. The North course runs parallel to the South course and has many water hazards making straight drives down the fairways very important.
North Course - Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,060m
South Course - Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,200m
Designer: Falco Nardi, Javier Arana
La Quinta Golf and Country Club
Urb. La Quintana Golf, Ctra. de Ronda, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
This consists of 3 9-hole courses which can be combined to make 3 18- hole rounds. The fairways are designed to make this quite a demanding course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,688m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido and Manuel Piñero
Las Brisas Golf Club
Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
This is a picturesque course which has plenty of water hazards and bunkers protecting the mostly elevated greens. Due to this it requires more than just long drives in order to stay out of danger.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,198m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Los Naranjos Golf Club
Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
This is an attractive and well laid out course which is not too hilly but does have some tight fairways lined with the orange trees that the course is named after. Golfers should be aware that there is a big difference between the front and back 9.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,484m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Marbella Golf and Country Club
N 340 Km. 188, Marbella
This is a challenging championship course set on slightly hilly ground and has the peerfect conditions to allow golfers to play at the highest level.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,000m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Rio Real Golf Club
Urb. Rio Real, Marbella
Located just 3km from the centre of Marbella this is thought to be one of the most spectacular courses in the area. The river after which the course is named crosses four times but does not cause problems. It is suitable for golfers of all levels.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,057m
Designer: Javier Arana
Santa Clara Golf
N 340 Km. 185.7, Marbella
This course represents a news design concept. It is a parkland course with large greens, few hills, ample trees and has no rough on 75%.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,878m
Designer: Enrique Canales
Santa Maria Golf and Country Club
Urb. Elvira, Marbella
This is a beautiful course set in a valley with natural vegetation, streams and lakes forming many hazards. The greens are large and the tees are often elevated. A more challenging course is under construction.
Holes: 18 Par: 70 Length: 5, 613m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido
Artola Golf
Hotel Artola Golf, N 340 Km. 194, Marbella
This course runs from the main Costa del Sol road to the sea. The fairways are short and the greens flat making it a relatively easy course to play.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 624m
Designer: Jorge Rein
El Soto de Marbella
Urb. El Soto de Marbella, Crta. Elviria-La Mairena Km.4, Marbella
This course is well designed for beginners and those looking to improve their short play.
Holes: 9 Par: 27
Designer: Manuel Piñero
Greenlife Golf
Urb. Elviria Hills, Avda. Las Cumbres, Marbella
Set in the Elviria Hills this is a high quality course which winds its way though spectacular vegetation and around an artificial lake. The course is suitable for players of all levels and offers are always available.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 1,171m
Designer: Greenlife Estates
La Dama de Noche Golf
Camino del Angel, Rio Verde, Marbella
Located opposite Puerto Banus this is an original course which runs along both sides of the river. It is suitable for all levels of golfers.
Holes: 9 Par: 36 Length: 2,728m
Designer: Enrique Canales
Monte Paraiso Golf
Camino de Camojan, Marbella
This pleasant golf course is located only a short distance from Marbella centre. It offers beautiful views of the mountains and the sea and is suitable for players of all levels.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 952m
Designer: Manuel Piñero
Benahavis Golf Courses
La Zagaleta
Ctra. de Ronda Km. 11, Benahavis
Surrounded by mountains, this course nestles in a magnificent valley with level fairways and beautiful sea views. It is an exclusive Club which is private for use of members and their guests.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,039m
Designer: Bradford Benz
Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club
Carretera de Ronda Km. 166.5, Benahavis
Located on the San Pedro to Ronda road this magnificent golf course is the first designed by Severiano Ballasteros on the Costa del Sol. It is a challenging course which can be played by golfers of all levels.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,874m
Designer: Severiano Ballasteros
Los Flamingos Golf
Ctra. de Cadiz, Km. 166, Benahavis
This course with its gentle layout and many different species of trees presents a challenge to all levels of golfers. It has marvellous views of the sea and even Africa on a clear day.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,907m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido
Marbella Club Golf Resort
Ctra. Benahavis Km. 3.7, Benahavis
This is a very technical course which requires precision playing. It has wonderful views of the mountains and the sea.
Holes: 18 Par: 73 Length: 6,206m
Designer: Dave Thomas
Monte Mayor Golf Club
Urb. Cancelada, Ctra. de Monte Mayor, Benahavis
This is one of the Costa del Sol's most spectacular golf courses. It is set in a wooded valley crossed by a river with marble waterfalls. It has 6 bridges linking tees, fairways and greens and is a challenging course and perfect for risk taking players.
Holes: 18 Par: 70 Length: 5,652m
Designer: Jose Gancedo
Estepona Golf Courses
Atalaya Golf and Country Club
Ctra. de Benhavis Km. 0.7, Estepona
Atalaya offers 2 courses, the Old with gentle slopes and plenty of trees and the New course with its spectacular layout. It is suitable for all levels of players.
Old Course - Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,142m
News Course - Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,325m
Designer: Bernhard Limburger and P. Krings
El Paraiso Golf Club
Ctra. de Cadiz Km.167, Estepona
This championship golf course has greens considered among the best on the Costa del Sol. It is a peaceful course with fabulous views of the sea and mountains and is enjoyed by all levels of golfers.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,116m
Designer: Gary Player
Estepona Golf
N 340 Km. 150, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona
This course has wonderful views of the mountains and is surrounded by green fields with impressive trees and plants. It has short fairways and difficult roughs so requires some accuracy.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5, 842m
Designer: Jose Luis Lopez
El Campanario
Ctra. de Cadiz Km. 186, Estepona
This is a beautiful course lying next to the Dos Hermanas stream.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 533m
Designer: Target Ingenieros
El Coto la Serena
N 340 Km. 163.5, Estepona
Located in a residential estate near Estepona town this golf course has many streams alongside the fairways and requires accuracy off the tees arrive safely on the greens.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 634m
Designer: Pedro Moran Montero
Los Almendros Golf Club
Ctra. Genalguacil Km. 3, Estepona
This is the first pitch and putt course on the Costa del Sol. It has a lovely restaurant with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 533m
Designer: Bartolome Benitez
Sotogrande Golf Courses
Alcaidesa Links
Cortijo Las Aguzaderas, La Linea, between Sotogrande and Algeciras
This is a great links course surrounded by woodland and beaches with magnificent views of the sea and Gibraltar. It is an enjoyable course for all levels of golfers.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 4,924m
Designer: Peter Allis and Clive Clark
Almenara Golf
Avda. Almenara, Sotogrande
This is quite a new course set around lakes and Cork Oak trees. The greens have already been accepted as being of tournament quality and this should be a classic course in the not so distant future.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,168m
Designer: Dave Thomas
La Cañada Golf Club
Avda. Profesor Tierno Galvin, Sotogrande
This is one of the best municipal golf courses in Europe.. It has very well kept greens and a large number of trees.
Holes: 18 Par: 70 Length: 5,746m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Don Julia Golf Club
Ctra. A7, km 146, Casares Costa, Sotogrande
The golf course has 2 very different layouts, being suitable for any type of player. The first 9 holes are longer and more difficult, winding between indigenous trees, lakes and rivers while the other 9 are more manageable and havie a gentle incline.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,976m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido
La Duquesa Golf and Country Club
Urb. El Hacho, Manilva, between Sotogrande and Estepona
This hilly course is a good test for even the top pros. Set next to the Mediterranean the views of both the sea and the mountains are spectacular. Of particular note is the 17th hole 108 metre par 3.
Holes: 18 Par:72 Length: 6.054m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
La Reserva de Sotogrande
Avda. de la Reserva, Sotogrande
This is a spacious course with many cork and pine trees. It has magnificent views of the mountains and the sea. It is very well maintained and the greens are cut every day.
Holes: 18 Par:72 Length: 6,448m
Designer: Cabell D Robinson
Sotogrande Real Golf Club
Paseo del Parque, Sotogrande
This was the first Robert Trent Jones designed course in Europe. It has a unique design with a large variety of vegetation along the course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,298
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
The San Roque Club and New Course
Urb. San Roque Club, San Roque, Sotogrande
Set in rolling hills and natural surroundings this course is ideal for all levels of golfers. It has several combinations of holes with a variety of lengths and difficulties.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 6,440
Designer: Dave Thomas, Perry Dye and Seve Ballasteros
Valderrama Golf Club
Avda. de los Cortijos, Sotogrande
Rated number one in Continental Europe this is a beautifully maintained golf course which is always in excellent condition. It hosted the Ryder Cup in 1997 and theVolvo Masters since 1988.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,746m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
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