There are not many places in Europe where you can play this sport all year round on various locations within the area. Fortunately, Spain's Costa Del Sol has about 300 days a year of stable sunny weather and a golf field on every other corner - around 120 fields are available throughout the area.
COSTE DEL GOLF
There are not many places in Europe where you can play this sport all year round on various locations within the area. Fortunately, Spain's Costa Del Sol has about 300 days a year of stable sunny weather and a golf field on every other corner - around 120 fields are available throughout the area. So, when October comes in the Czech Republic bringing rainy weather and cold winter … in Spain it means the exact opposite. From October to March, you have the ideal conditions to play golf. It's not too hot, but it's still alright to wear t-shirt and shorts. The fee on golf courses ranges from 30 euros all year round.
OPTIONS OVERVIEW
Nearby attractions include Marbella Golf, La Quinta Golf &Country Club, Los Arqueros Golf &Country Club, Los Naranjos Campo de Golf, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas and Aloha Golf.
The Aloha Golf Club Marbella, Real Club de Golf las Brisas and Los Naranjos Golf Club together form the so-called golf valley in Marbella. It is located in close proximity to the famous port of Puerto Banús. From here, La Quinta Golf Resort is about a 10-minute drive. All three are definitely worth a visit.
The city of Mijas, Fuengirola and Estepone also have great variaty of golf fields. For example, La Cala is located in the hills near Mijas. It is Spain's largest resort with three 18-hole courses and six par-three holes, a luxury hotel and spa.
Finca Cortesin field hosted the Volvo World Match Play Championship for three years. There is a luxury hotel with apartments and villas, a spa, a beach club and a kids' club.
The oldest course on the Costa del Sol is parador de Malaga Golf Club, just 10 minutes from Malaga. The opulent Marbella Club &Spa has existed since 1954 and the course is the work of designer Dave Thomas.
The following golf courses were also designed by well-known designers. Los Aqueros and Alhaurin Golf (architect Seve Ballesteros), El Paraiso Golf Club (Gary Player), Marbella Golf Club, Los Naranjos Golf Club, Las Brisas, La Canada, Los Olivos, Los Lagos (Robert Trent Jones Sr) or trio in La Cala, as well as Valle Romano Golf & Resort and Finca Cortesin (Cabell B Robinson).
The chapter itself is the famous exclusive resort of La Finca Cortesín. If we continue along the coast towards Gibraltar, then we will reach an absolute peak in the form of Club San Roque and Real Club de Sotogrande.
The golf courses have golf academy available for beginners or those who want to improve their performance. You can request individual or group instructions.
Miguel Ángel Jiméneze Academy in Torremolinos offers nine holes at an affordable price for children and adults. The two-story driving range, chipping, putting and training bunkers, clubhouse and ping centre all belong to the portfolio of Spanish legend Jiméneza, who often trains here himself.