H10 Estepona Palace

The Gary Player designed El Paraiso Golf Course lies between the resorts of Estepona and San Pedro de Alcantara in the Paraiso Valley. It is extremely popular amongst visitors to the area. El Paraiso is a well designed course that appeals to golfers of all standards.

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Distance From Course: 9 miles

Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja just 2 km from the centre of Estepona, Estepona Golf Course it is considered by many to be the friendliest course on the Costa del Sol.

The fairways are very generous and encourage the bigger hitters to open their shoulders, but care has to be taken to avoid the water hazards and bunkers that are scattered throughout the course. Not particularly long, Estepona Golf Course has a lot of undulating terrain and a buggy is recommended.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Wrapped around El Hacho beacon with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Gibraltar, La Duquesa Golf Course is a typical Robert Trent Jones course with thick rough and large bunkers.

La Duquesa Golf Course Description

La Duquesa Golf Course’s Palm tree and bunker-lined fairways require accuracy from the tee. Approach shots also have to be precise to avoid the large greenside bunkers. Even when players find the green, concentration and a good putting stroke is required to conquer the large contours and undulations.

Distance From Course: 6 miles

The Old Course opened in 1968 and features wide fairways and fast, elevated greens. The fairways are lined by a number of Eucalyptus, Olive, and Pine trees, which offer pleasant shade in the summer, but punish any inaccurate shots. Measuring 6760 yards in length, the elevated tees offer stunning views of the Rock of Gibraltar and North Africa, but don`t get distracted as the course demands your full attention at all times!

The Atalaya Golf Courses are very popular amongst visitors to the area. Its two courses offer a fair test to keep players of all standards interested. Both courses are renowned throughout the Costa del Sol for their beautifully kept fairways and greens.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

Located in Casares between Marbella and Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin Golf Club opened for play in October 2006 and offers views over the Mediterranean and North African coastlines.

The fairways are generously wide, but are lined with well placed bunkers and several water hazards. The large undulating greens are very inviting, but with subtle slopes and burrows, careful placement on approach is required if you are to be left with a straightforward birdie putt.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

Flamingos Golf is part of the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel near Marbella. There are three courses available at Villa Padierna Golf Club - Flamingos Golf, Alferini Golf and Tramores Golf, as well as the Tramores Golf Academy.   

Flamingos Golf was designed by the prestigious architect Antonio García Garrido.  The front and back 9s provide different tests of golf. The front 9 fairways are lined with Olive, Orange, and Cypress trees, and call for a great degree of accuracy, especially from the tee. The Arroyo de Taraje stream meanders its way through the front 9 holes, catching many first time visitors off guard. The back 9 has slightly more generous fairways, although strategically placed bunkers and a few water hazards will keep even the more experienced player on their toes.

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Distance From Course: 8 miles

Flamingos Golf is part of the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel near Marbella. There are three courses available at Villa Padierna Golf Club - Flamingos Golf, Alferini Golf and Tramores Golf, as well as the Tramores Golf Academy.   

The Alferini Golf Club used to be known as the Gran Flamingo Golf Club. Designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido, this 18-hole course carves its way through the hills and enjoys breathtaking views.  From the back tees the course is a formidable 7200 yard par 73 that offers a stiff, but fair test of golf. 

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Distance From Course: 8 miles

Situated in Doña Julia Golf Resort, between Marbella and Sotogrande, Dona Julia Golf Course is perfectly integrated into the natural environment and stands out because of its magnificent views of the Mediterranean and African coastlines. The course was designed by renowned architect Antonio García Garrido, the designer responsible for some of Spain’s top courses.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles

Shorter and hillier than the South Course, the North course is considered the easier of the two.  There are plenty of water hazards to catch players out however and a good mix of holes to make for an enjoyable golf round.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

This is the older of the two onsite courses,  the South course is renowned for its difficulty and is a real test of golf. Fairways are narrow and well protected by old trees requiring straight hitting.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

 The Atalaya New Course , Par 71 , apart from offering spectacular views over the Mediterranean and Gibraltar, is considered one of the most natural areas and integrated into their environment on the coast.

Distance From Course: 10 miles

The Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort is a world class Marbella golf course that exceeds even the highest expectations. With a total length of 6,247m, the golf course is enhanced by carefully contoured fairways, beautiful waterfalls, lakes and strategically placed bunkers, as well as undulating and protected greens, maintained to perfection.

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Distance From Course: 8 miles

 Valle Romano Golf, in Estepona, is an outstanding 18-hole golf course constructed to meet the highest standards and designed to be part of the European Tour.  This course is ideal for players of all levels.  

Facilities include a Club House, shop, restaurant, locker room and changing room with sauna, floodlit practice range and golf school.  

Distance From Course: 2 miles