Spain Tourism Guide - Golf Courses Spain

Malaga Golf Courses, Costa Del Sol Golf Package Holidays Spain

As capital of Costa del Golf, Malaga certainly sets the tone. Malaga has a superb choice of first class golf courses within its vicinity, with a host more Costa Del Sol Golf courses west around Mijas and Fuengirola. Just to the east of Malaga, Rincon de la Victoria also offers more golf. Just 10 minutes from Malaga city is Parador de Malaga Golf, the oldest golf course in Andalusia, but its changed with the times this Costa Del Sol course and today offers a luxury golf setting. This historic Malaga golf course is an 18 hole/par 72. See weblink right for details. Parador De Malaga Golf, Apartado de Correos 324, 29080, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 38 12 55.

Guadalhorce golf course sits just 7km from Malaga Airport. This one's a 9 hole course, opened in 1990. Guadalhorce Club de Golf Malaga, Apdo. Correos 48, 29590 Campanillas (Malaga). Tel. 952 179 378/68.

With its superb location by the sea, midway between Torremolinos and Malaga, Real Club de Campo de Malaga Golf club is one of the most popular golf courses in the area. The course is just 10 minutes from Malaga Airport. Real Club de Campo de Malaga, Autovia Malaga-Algeciras, Salida Coin - Aeropuerto Malaga. Tel. 951 01 11 20.

See also El Candado Golf Malaga, C/del Golf, 2, Urb El Candado, 29018 Malaga, Spain. Tel. 952 29 93 40. El Candado is also an extensive leisure marina/yacht complex with tennis, sailing and more sports also on the menu). In nearby Rincon de la Victoria visit Anoreta Golf Club, Avda Del Golf s/n Anoreta Golf, 2973 Rincon de la Victoria, Malaga. Tel. 952 40 40 00. A challenging 18 hole golf course. Also just further east of Rincon de la Victoria see Baviera Golf, Carretera del Algarrobo s/n, 9751 Caleta de Valez, Malaga. Tel. 952 55 50 15.

Golf Courses in Mijas & Mijas Costa Del Sol Golf Holiday Guide

Positioned slightly inland midway between Fuengirola and Mijas Costa, the La Cala Norte y Sur golf resort, offering three golf courses now, promotes itself as one of the most luxurious golf complexes in south Europe. It's certainly one of the biggest golf complexes in Spain. Designed by golf course architect Cabell B. Robinson, the three courses Campo America (previously North Course), Campo Asia and Campo Europa offer all year round golf, the Campo America the most challenging of the three (Par 73). The sublime views of the Sierra de Mijas mountain backdrop make these three golf courses one of the most stunningly located in Europe. La Cala de Mijas Golf, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 66 90 33.

Nearby Los Olivos and Los Lagos golf courses in Mijas offer more scenically located golf. Los Lagos is renowned for its six large lakes and wide fairways. Mijas Los Olivos and Los Lagos Golf Courses, Camino Viejo de Coin km 3.5, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 952 47 68 43.

Between Marbella and Mijas sits the popular Miraflores golf course, opened in 1990 and designed by Folco Nardi. Mijas Miraflores Golf, Ctra de Cadiz km, 198, Riviera del Sol 29647 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 952 93 19 60. (see Visit Costa del Sol Golf Pdf guide right). See also La Siesta Golf Club, Urb. Sitio de Calahonda, C/Jose de Orbaneja, Mijas Costa, 29650 Malaga. Tel. 952 93 33 62. La Noria Golf Club, Llano de la Cala s/n, Apartado de Correos 738, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Malaga. Tel. 952 58 76 53.

Perhaps the most beautifully lcoated golf courses in the Mijas area is Santana Golf - you've views of both the Mediterranean sea and the Mijas mountains from the course. Santana's a challenging course too, 18 holes/Par 72. The setting was once an avocado plantation and you'll notice still a few avocado trees dotted about. Expect quite a few water hazards boosting the challenge, and the finish at the 18th with a long Par-4. See the Santana golf course website right for more details. Santan Golf & Country Club, Carretera La Cala Enterrios, Valle del Golf de Mijas, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga, Spain. Tel. 00 34 951 06 2560.

Marbella Golf Costa Del Sol

Complemented by the superb choice of Costa Del Sol golf at nearby Mijas, Marbella has more golf treats in store. Luxury resort land Nueva is home to many. Starting with one of the best known in the Marbella area, the Aloha Golf Course was designed by one of Spain's best known golf course designers Javier Arana. Aloha golf course actually sits slightly inland from Marbella and Puerto Banus at Nueva, also the location for Las Brisas Golf. A pro shop and restaurant are on-site. Aloha Golf Club Marbella, Urb. Aloha, Nueva Andalucia 29660, Marbella, Malaga. Tel. 0 34 952 90 70 85.

Las Brisas golf club, also inland at Nueva (the Nueva area north of Marbella and Puerto Banus is fondly known as 'Golf Valley' to golf fans) contains numerous water obstacles and 10 no less artificial lakes which step up the challenge to this 18 hole Marbella golf course. See the Las Brisas website right for a comprehensive map detailing each hole on the course. Las Brisas Golf Marbella, Apdo de Correos 147, 29660 Marbella, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 81 30 21. Also in the Nueva area see Los Naranjos Golf, Nueva Analucia 2966j0 Marbella, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 81 24 28. La Quinta Golf Club, Urb. La Quinta Golf, 29660 Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 76 23 90.

Back between Marbella and Fuengirola sits Cabopino golf course, an 18 hole/par 71 course with stunning sea views from its more coastal location. Cabopino Golf Marbella, Artola Alta s/n, Apdo de Correos 2119, 29600 Marbella, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 85 02 82.

More Costa del Sol Marbella golf is to be found at Santa Maria Golf Club, N-340km, Urb Elviria, 192, 29600 marbella, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 83 10 36. See also Guadalmina Norte Y Sur Golf, Urb Guadalmina Alta, 29678 San Pedro de Alcantara, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 88 65 22. Marbell Golf & Country Club, N340 km 188, 29600 Marbella Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 83 05 00. Rio Real Golf, N340 km 185, Urb Rio Real, 29600 marbella, Mallega. Tel. 00 34 952 76 57 33. There's even more Marbella golf courses, including La Dama de Noche and Monte Paraiso. For the full golf lowdown, see the Visit Costa Del Sol sites excellent two part Costa Del Sol golf tourist guide (weblink right).

La Manga Area Golf Holidays Spain & La Manga del Mar Menor Tourism

The 15 mile long strip of land is now a tourist mecca, and crowded especially in peak season.

A choice of watersports, particularly on the Mar Menor lagoon which is nowhere more than 7m deep, includes waterskiing, sailing, diving and windsurfing.

Boat trips scoot out to the five off-shore islands.

The La Manga Golf Club (see weblink right) offers a choice of not just golf courses, but numerous other sports. Golf at La Manga Club, 30385 Los Belones, Cartagena, Murcia Spain. Tel. 00 34 968 175 000.

Benahavis Andalucia Golf Holidays Luxury Spa Resort Costa Del Sol

For luxury golf and spa holidays in a hybrid rural Andalucian/Costa Del Sol tourist resort, Benahavis probably ranks top. You're literally just 5 minutues from the coast and San Pedro based in Benahavis. Local Benahavis golf courses include Los Arqueros Golf, Ctra de Ronda s/n, km. 166, 5. 29679 Benahavis, Malaga, Spain. Tel. 952 78 46 00. Accessed off the Ronda road, Los Arqueros golf course was designed by Severiano Ballesteros and offers both a challenging round and sublime views of mountains and coast.

Los Flamingos Golf Benahavis, Ctra de Cadiz, km 166 Benahavis, 29679 Malaga. Tel. 952 88 91 50 (weblink right for details). Los Flamingos golf is relatively new, opening in 2001. Fine views and often host to a choice of competitions. This one's fairly close to the coast.

See also Marbella Club Golf Resort Benahavis, Ctra Benahavis km 3, 7. 29679 Benahavis, Malaga. Tel. 952 88 91 01. Monte Mayor Golf Benahavis, CN-340, Urb. Cancelada, Ctra de Monte Mayor, 29679 Benahavis, Malaga. Tel. 952 93 71 11.

La Zagaleta Country Club & Golf, Ctra de Ronda s/n, km.11, Apartado 244, 29679 Benahavis, Malaga. Tel. 952 85 54 53. Rather exclusive is La Zagaleta Country Club - it's a stunning golf course there's no denying. Two golf courses - La Zagaleta and Las Barrancos sit within the La Zagaleta luxury leisure resort.