Golfing holidays on the Costa del Sol

Golfing holidays on the Costa del Sol have been extremely popular for years. The quality and sheer amount of courses to choose from, not forgetting the fantastic climate, makes the Costa del Sol the most popular area of Spain for a golfing holiday. The year round mild climate means it is possible to play most days of the year. From the beginner to the professional, there are courses to meet the demands of most players. The area around Marbella and Puerto Banus has some beautiful and challenging courses including the Cabo pino designed by Juan Ligues, a modern eighteen hole course located slightly inland with fantastic sea views. It has 18 holes Par 71 and is 5,170 meters in length. The Aloha designed by Javier Arana is set in fantastic surroundings with a few hills and some tricky holes. This is a natural course 18 hole par 72 length 6,261 meters which is extremely well maintained. The Las Brisas golf club designed by Robert Trent Jones is a 6,128 meter course over 18 holes with a par 72 it offers a challenge for the most experienced of golfers with plenty water hazards.

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Not a beginners course. The Guadalmina in Marbella has two courses, the south course is one of the oldest on the Costa del Sol. Neither of these courses are easy, they run parallel to each other and have plenty water hazards. Both courses are 18 hole with a par of 72, the north course is 6,060 meters and the south 6,200 meters. They were designed by Falco Nardi, and Javier Arana. The La quinta golf and country club has three, 9 hole courses which can be shared to form three 18 hole courses again, not an easy course it was designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido and Manuel Piñero. The length is 5,688 meters with a par 72. Another good Marbella course is the Las Brisas 18 hole par 72, again designed by Robert Trent Jones and featuring plenty water hazards, it is 6,198 meters long. You can see by now that the Marbella area teems with golf courses. Los Naranjos which means oranges is another Marbella course. This course has some fairways lined with orange trees (hence the name) making it important to keep a straight line. It has 18 holes with a par of 72 and is 6,484 meters long. This course was also designed by Robert Trent Jones who created over 500 courses around the world.

One of the most magnificent courses on the Costa del Sol, is the fabulous Rio Real course in Marbella. Named after the river Real which crosses it three times this course is suitable for both the professional and less able golfer. It was designed by Javier Arana, has 18 holes par 72 and is 6000 meters long. Had enough yet? This list gives you some idea of the prolific amount of golf available. There are more but we don't want you to fall asleep. Don't forget, this is only the Marbella area, there are over sixty main courses on the Costa del Sol with many smaller courses offering 9 holes. There are all inclusive golfing holidays or you can rent a villa or apartment in the area and try out a few different clubs and courses. If you'd like to rent an apartment direct from the property owners click here, there are some fabulous properties available, some situated on the courses. Good golfing.