Golf on the Costa del Sol

Reputed to be the best in Europe, courses from Mijas down to Estepona. The courses vary from easy to challenging to expert. The following information on the courses hopefully will be helpful to you and please remember that Villas Espana can pre book and secure tee off times, arrange hire of clubs, car hire and of course accommodation.

We can also advise you about the standard of courses, suitable to your requirements. Please remember that handicap certificates may be required on some courses, also shoes and dress code.

We can also recommend local restaurants/ventas and bars, near to your course for that late lunch!

Aloha – Marbella – Puerto Banus 18 and 9 holes, Par 72, Evaluation 71.6, slopes 131, approximate price 20,000 Pesetas Situated in the famous Nueva Andalucia area of golf paradise and designed by Javier Arana in 1975. Considered suitable for visitors. Near to Los Naranjas and of course Puerto Banus.
	Atalaya Golf – Benahavis 36 Holes – Old course Par 72, New course Par 72 Winter rates 78 Euros. Near to the Old Village of Benhavis full of authentic Tapas bars and quaint restaurants famous for its Country Club and Club House, opened in 1968, is 6,142 metres. Evaluation 70.8 and slop of 67.7 designed by Bemhard Limburger. The new course is designed by KINGS in 1993, 5325 metres evaluation 67.7 and slops 124. Considered to be very interesting and slightly hard work! Atalaya Golf offers one of the largest driving ranges in Spain and supplies tuition in several languages.
Calahonda – La Siesta – 9/18 Holes A relaxing course with a fantastic Club House – restaurant/bar and patio overlooking the coast and golf courses. (Spanish and English menu) The course is 1772 metres designed by Enrique Canales and opened in 1990 approximate price 3,500 Pesetas all year.
	El Paraiso – Estepona 18 Holes, 71 Par Course is 6116 metres, evaluation of 71.5, slope 130 approximate price 10.250 Pesetas This golf club lies in one of the most spectacular valleys and designed by and opened by Gary Player in 1973. El Paraiso is one of the oldest established courses on the coast.
Estepona – Monte Mayor 18 Holes, Par 71 Considered to be the most spectacular golf course on the coast, Monte Mayor features a very challenging lay out over fantastic mountain terrain. Prices for Winter approximately 81 Euros to include a buggy for 2. Estepona boasts of its fantastic Marina and sandy beaches.
	La Cala South Course 18 Holes Par 72 North Course 18 Holes Par 73 This beautiful course is fantastically maintained and has amazing views to the mountains. The two excellent courses designed by Cabell B Robinson are enhanced by a full range of practice facilities and ancillary services, which include a golfing Academy, a par 3 executive areas for chipping and putting and a fully equipped golf shop.
Las Brisas – Marbella – Puerto Banus 18 Holes, Par 72, Evaluation 70.9, Slope 126 Approximate cost 18,000 Pesetas Close to Los Naranjas, very popular, upmarket, times advised to arrange as much in advance as possible. Comments from previous golfers: - “Many water elements and bunkers. It demands high precision concentration.” Designed by Trent Jones.
	Lauro Golf - Alhaurin 18 Holes, Par 72, 42 E The physical configuration of Lauro Golf is of the parkland variety, contoured with trees, cork and pine lined produce in abundance and shaded areas. It is very challenging to play. Fruit trees bloom and golfers are invited to help themselves to the bounty. Courses consist of 8 small lakes, water hazards, and fantastic views across the coast, and to finish with, Lauro Golf has a fantastic 100-year restored Cortijo, with authentic restaurant/bar and sunny patio.
Los Naranjas – Nueva Andalucia – Marbella, Puerto Banus 18 Holes - Par 72 – length 6,437 metres Evaluation is 71.9 and slope is 129 approximate price 12,000 Pesetas (E) One of the many prestigious courses in Marbella – close to the exciting Puerto Banus. Upmarket Club House and restaurants close by, as you would expect. Designed by Trent Jones, another one of his beauties, in 1977. Considered progressively more difficult.
	Mijas Golf – 36 Holes 2 courses Los Lagos – par71 Los Olivos – par72 Recently refurbished March 2002, very popular, described as the Magic of Mijas, great club house/bar and of course the fantastic Byblos Hotel for lunch or drinks. Rates are approximately: - Winter 66.11 Euros Tee off times can be arranged by us. MIND THE DUCKS crossing the entrance! A novelty of Mijas Golf.
Torrequebrada – 18 Holes, Par 72 Mijas Benalmadena Way – near to the famous Casino and Night Club. Very popular and challenging, described as demanding. Complete round of 5,806 metres designed by Jose Ganceda approximate price 12,000 Pesetas all year. It opened in 1976 the 53 Spanish Open was played here in 1979. Magnificent views across the Mediterranean.