Costa del Sol, or “The Sun Coast,” is a 150-kilometer long stretch of sandy beaches, luxury hotels, and world-renowned golf courses in the south of Spain. It is one of Spain’s most visited tourist destinations, and for good reason. A warm climate year-round, beautiful beaches, and a wide range of activities provide the ingredients for a perfect getaway destination. With around 60 golf courses from which to choose, those looking for one of the best golf holidays Spain has to offer will almost always choose the Costa del Sol. In fact, golf is one of the primary reasons people visit, and the warm climate makes it possible to enjoy the game just about any day of the year. If you are planning a golf holiday on the Costa del Sol, choosing the courses to play will not be easy, but there are some courses you simply must visit while you are there.
Enjoy the Scenery at La Cala
The La Cala Golf Resort is the country’s largest golf complex and offers golfers three challenging 18-hole Cabell Robinson-designed courses. The resort is known for its stunning scenery, perhaps some of the best in the world. You will be surrounded by mountains while you play, and some holes have views of the Mediterranean. For those who want to experience the course but do not have time for a full round, La Cala offers a short 6-hole par-3 course.
Reconect with Nature at Santana Golf and Country Club
The Santana Golf and Country Club also offers golfers stunning views of the Mijas Mountains. This course is unique in the fact that it actually sits in a grove of orange and avocado trees, allowing golfers to reconnect with the natural beauty of this region. The course is a challenging 18-hole par-72 course that was designed by Cabell Robinson and features a level playing field with well-defined fairways and mildly challenging, yet beautiful, water features.
Enjoy Flowers All Year at the Aloha Golf Club
When Javier Arana designed Aloha, his last course, he carefully chose the trees he planted so that they would bloom at different times of the year. The result is a beautifully designed course that has flowers blooming throughout the year. As a natural course, Aloha can be hilly at times, but the par-72 18-hole golf course promises golfers of varying ability levels a beautiful and rewarding place to play.
Play Alongside the Rio Real River at the Rio Real Golf and Wellness Resort
One of Marbella’s most beautiful courses, this par-72 18-hole course designed by Javier Arana is a pleasure to play. The Rio Real Golf and Wellness Resort sits on the Rio Real River, and the course crosses it four times, but the water does not create much of a challenge. If you are traveling with inexperienced players, this is a good course to visit, because it provides a challenge for golfers of all ability levels.
These four courses are just a small sampling of the over 70 that you will find on the Costa del Sol. This coastal area is truly a golfer’s dream, so book your Costa del Sol golfing vacation today.
