Golf Courses on the Costa del Sol

Course: Alcaidesa Links Golf ClubLocation: San RoqueNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Peter Allis/Clive Clark
One of the most original courses in Spain because of its "Scottish" style design. Considered to be the first authentic "link" type course in Spain.

Address: Ctra. N-340, Km. 124,6, 11360 San Roque | Tel: 956 79 10 40 | Fax: 956 79 10 41
Course: Alhaurin Golf & Country ClubLocation: Alhaurin el GrandeNº Holes : 27
Course Designer : Seve Ballesteros
Rugged terrain and a beautiful setting make this a breath taking course. Tight fairways, bunkers and lakes also make it a challenging game.

Address: Carretera from Mijas, Km 6 Alhaurin el Grande | Tel: 952 59 59 70 | Fax: 952 59 45 86
Course: Aloha Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Javier Arana
The 18-hole course is long and difficult. It also offeres a 9-short hole practice ground. The upkeeping of the course is exceptional.

Address: Urb. Aloha- Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella | Tel: 952 81 23 88 | Fax: 952 81 23 89
Course: Añoreta Golf ClubLocation: Rincon de la VictoriaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : José Maria Cañizares
The fairways are full of palms and the course is nestled between the sea and the mountains. The course is designed for all level of players. Located in the eastern part of the Costa del Sol.

Address: Avienda del Golf, 29370 Rincón de la Victoria Rincon de la Victoria | Tel: 952 40 40 00 | Fax: 952 40 40 50
Course: Artola Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 9
Course Designer : Jorge Rein
A straight forward course with short fairways. A total round does not exceed 700 metres.

Address: Ctra. Nacional 340, Km. 194, 29600 Marbella | Tel: 952 83 13 90 | Fax: 952 83 04 50
Course: Atalaya Golf and Country ClubLocation: EsteponaNº Holes : 36
Course Designer : Berharn Limburger/Paul Krings
The complex offers 2 courses with 18-holes and one of the largest practice ranges in Spain. The golf school also provides lessons in several languages.

Address: Ctra. Benahavís, Km. 0,7, 29680 Estepona | Tel: 952 88 28 12 | Fax: 952 88 78 97
Course: Coto de la Serena Golf ClubLocation: EsteponaNº Holes : 9
Course Designer : Pedro Morán Montero
The Club has a 9-short hole course, the design has been likened to Japanese-style courses. Suits average and intermediate level players.

Address: Ctra. N-340, Km. 163,5, 29680 Estepona | Tel: 952 80 47 00 | Fax: 952 80 47 08
Course: El Paraíso Golf ClubLocation: EsteponaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Gary Player
The course seems to be easy due to its wide fairways but it has some fierce roughs and water hazards.

Address: Ctra. Cádiz, Km. 167, 29680 Estepona | Tel: 952 88 38 46 | Fax: 952 88 58 27
Course: Estepona Golf ClubLocation: EsteponaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : José Luís López Martínez
The course has short and narrow fairways, with extremely dangerous roughs. The Club offers a host of services to players.

Address: Ctra. N-340, Km 150, 29689 Moclinejo Estepona | Tel: 952 81 09 82 | Fax: 952 11 30 81
Course: Guadalhorce Golf ClubLocation: MalagaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Kosti Kuronen
The Guadalhorce golf course is hosting more than 60 championships this year. It has a beautiful and luxurios Club House and a 9-hole par-three practice course.

Address: Crtra de Cartama Km7, Apartado 48, 29590 Campanillas, Malaga | Tel: 952 17 93 78 | Fax: 952 24 16 78
Course: Guadalmina Norte Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Folco Nardi
The main difference to its southern "sister course" is the abundance of water hazards.

Address: Urb. Guadalmina Alta, 29678 Marbella | Tel: 952 88 33 75 | Fax: 952 88 34 83
Course: Guadalmina Sur Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Javier Arana
The course is amongst the first built in Andalusia and has some parts to test more experienced players.

Address: Urb. Guadalmina Sur, 29678 Marbella | Tel: 952 88 33 75 | Fax: 952 88 34 83
Course: La Cala ResortLocation: Mijas CostaNº Holes : 42
Course Designer : Cabell B. Robinson
Two courses, North and South, each with 18 holes.

Address: La Cala de Mijas, 29649 Mijas Costa | Tel: 952 66 90 00 | Fax: 952 66 90 39
Course: La Cañada Golf ClubLocation: San RoqueNº Holes : 9
Course Designer : Robert Trent-Jones
The first golf course in Andalusia, which is owned by a municipality. Boasts many good young players, largerly due to offering the first free golf school for children in the region.

Address: Ctra. de Guadiaro, Km. 1, 11311 San Roque | Tel: 956 79 41 00 | Fax: 956 79 42 41
Course: La Dama de Noche Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 9
Course Designer : Enrique Canales
First golf course in Europe with a lighting system that allows one to play during the night under practically the same conditions as in daytime.

Address: Camino del Angel- Río Verde, 29600 Marbella | Tel: 952 81 81 50 | Fax: 952 81 70 06
Course: La Duquesa Golf and Country ClubLocation: MailvaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Robert Trent-Jones
Beautiful countryside, on bright days it is possible to see the Rock of Gibraltar and the African Coast.

Address: Ctra. N- 340, Km. 150-Urb. El Hacho, 29691 Mailva | Tel: 952 89 04 25 | Fax: 952 89 04 25
Course: La Quinta Golf and Country ClubLocation: BenahavisNº Holes : 27
Course Designer : Antonio García Garrido
The course is set in beautiful countryside and now boast a a new 9-hole course. The Club includes three putting greens and a practice ground. The course also operates as a prestigious International Golf School.

Address: Ctra. Ronda, Km. 3,5, 29679 Benahavis | Tel: 952 78 34 62 | Fax: 952 78 34 66
Course: La Zagaleta Golf ClubLocation: BenahavisNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Seve Ballesteros
La Zagaleta is paradise for golfers with a superb Club House. It is a private club strictly used by members and guests, very exclusive.

Address: Ctra. Ronda, Km. 38, 29679 Benahavis | Tel: 952 78 68 00 | Fax: 952 78 22 08
Course: Las Brisas Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Robert Trent-Jones
One of the best courses in Europe. Many bunkers and water hazards, including ten artificial lakes. A challenge for players of all levels.

Address: Calle 1D- Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella | Tel: 952 81 08 75 | Fax: 952 81 55 18
Course: Lauro Golf ClubLocation: Alhaurin de la TorreNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Folco Nardi
The course includes nine lakes and a large variety of fruit trees.The beautiful Club House is over two hundred years old and was originally a farmhouse.

Address: Los Caracolilo, 29130 Alhaurin de la Torre | Tel: 952 41 27 67 | Fax: 952 41 47 57
Course: Los Arqueros Golf ClubLocation: BenahavisNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Seve Ballesteros
The course is narrow and difficult, not well suited to all levels of players.

Address: Ctra. Ronda, Km. 42,9- Finca Torre, 29679 Benahavis | Tel: 952 78 81 30 | Fax: 952 78 81 30
Course: Los Naranjos Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Robert Trent-Jones
Perhaps one of the best designed golf courses by Robert Trent-Jones. The thick vegetation is dominated by orange trees that lend their name to the complex.

Address: Apdo. 64- Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella | Tel: 952 81 52 06 | Fax: 952 81 14 28
Course: Marbella Golf & Country ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Robert Trent- Jones
The first few holes are the most interesting, long and criss-crossed by gullies, they require good tee-shots.

Address: Carretera de Cádiz. Km 188, Near the Costa del Sol Hospital Marbella | Tel: 952 83 05 00 | Fax: 952 83 43 53
Course: Mijas Golf InternationalLocation: Mijas CostaNº Holes : 36
Course Designer : Terence Trent-Jones
Mijas lagos is probably one of the most popular courses on the Costa del Sol. Incorporating 8 lakes, from where it gets its name.

Address: Los Lagos & Los Olivos. Camino viejo de Coín, Km 3, Urb. Mijas Golf Mijas Costa | Tel: 952 47 68 43 | Fax: 952 46 79 43
Course: Miraflores GolfLocation: Mijas CostaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Folco Nardi
Situated in Mijas Costa in the heart of the tourist area, this course has some tough hills

Address: Carretera de Cádiz, Km 199, Urb. Rivera del Sol Mijas Costa | Tel: 952 93 19 60 | Fax: 952 93 19 42
Course: Monte Mayor Golf ClubLocation: BenahavisNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : José Gancedo Gómez
The golf course is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery on the coast. A very hilly course with a total of six bridges.

Address: Ctra. N-340, Km. 163,6, 29679 Benahavis | Tel: 952 81 08 05 | Fax: 952 81 48 54
Course: Parador Málaga del GolfLocation: MalagaNº Holes : 18+3
Course Designer : Tom Simpson
The oldest course on the Costa, near the airport. Situated in the flat Guadalhorce valley the course was inaugurated in 1925 by the Spanish royal family,

Address: Carretera de Cádiz, at the Churriana crossroads / exit Malaga | Tel: 952 38 12 55 | Fax: 952 38 89 63
Course: Rio Real Golf ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Javier Arana
Set in a beautiful countryside, the course is not too hilly. The fairly flat greens are well-protected with bunkers.

Address: Urb Rio Real, POBOX 82, 29600 Marbella | Tel: 952 77 95 09 | Fax: 952 77 21 40
Course: San Roque Golf ClubLocation: San RoqueNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : David Tomas - Tony Jacklin
The characteristic thing about this Club is its long course, with wide fairways and high inclines on several holes.

Address: Ctra. N-340, Km. 126,5, 11360 San Roque | Tel: 956 61 30 30 | Fax: 956 61 30 13
Course: Santa María Golf and Country ClubLocation: MarbellaNº Holes : 9
Course Designer : Antonio García Garrido
The course has an excellent lawn and a magnificant Club House.

Address: Coto de los Dolores, Urb Elviria, Crta N340 Km 192, 29600 Marbella | Tel: 952 83 03 86 | Fax: 952 83 08 70
Course: Sotogrande Golf ClubLocation: San RoqueNº Holes : 27
Course Designer : Robert Trent-Jones
Ranked amongst the best ten courses in Europe. The course is also famous for its many water hazards. Additionally the club offers an excellent 9-hole par-three.

Address: Paseo del Parque, Apartado 14, 11310 San Roque | Tel: 956 79 50 14 | Fax: 956 79 50 29
Course: Torrequebrada Golf ClubLocation: BenalmadenaNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : José Gancedo Gómez
The golf course has more than a hundred different species of trees and bushes that give shelter to varied species of birds, its fairways, greens and tees are famed for their excellent keeping.

Address: Ctra. Nacional 340, Km. 220, 29630 Benalmadena | Tel: 952 44 27 42 | Fax: 952 56 11 29
Course: Valderrama Golf ClubLocation: San RoqueNº Holes : 18
Course Designer : Robert Trent-Jones
Perhaps the most famous golf course in Europe (Ryder Cup 1997!). This course is designed for players with a reasonable to high level.

Address: Ctra. de Cádiz, Km. 132, 11310 San Roque | Tel: 956 79 57 75 | Fax: 956 79 60 28