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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: 10 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

Situated near San Roque, Alcaidesa Links Golf Course was designed by Peter Allis and Clive Cook. It offers spectacular views of the Rock of Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa.

Opened for play in 1992, the par 68 Alcaidesa Links is not long by modern standards at just under 5500 yards, but it requires a fair amount of accuracy.  The fairways are quite generous, encouraging the bigger hitters to open their shoulders from the tee. Some care has to be taken to avoid the many gorse bushes which await any stray tee-shots.  The greens are fairly small, so careful club selection and accuracy are a must.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

Located in the Sotogrande estate close to Valderamma,  Almenara Golf Course offers 27 holes to suit golfers of all abilities. Designed by Dave Thomas, the original 18 holes opened for play in 1998 with an additional 9 holes completed in 2001.

Almenara Golf Course Description

Measuring between 6350 and 6400 yards, depending on which 18 hole configuration is used, Almenara Golf Course is built on undulating terrain and buggy hire is strongly recommended. Elevated tees and raised greens are a trade mark of this course. The fairways are lined with Oak trees, Cork trees, and a number of streams, which makes accuracy from the tee important.

Renowned for always being in pristine condition, Almenara Golf Course offers a good test for golfers of all abilities, and with its beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and Mediterranean sea, is well worth a visit.

Distance From Course: 2 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: 9 miles

Opened for play in 2003, La Reserva Golf Course at Sotogrande has already gained a reputation as one of the best courses in the Costa del Sol, and indeed across the whole of Spain.

The Cabell Robinson designed La Reserva Course is one of the longest in the Costa del Sol, measuring over 7300 yards from the back tees. There is, however, a choice of five tees, making it appealing and enjoyable for players of all abilities. 

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Distance From Course: 1 miles

San Roque Golf Courses – The Old Course Description

Nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Bermaje, between Jerez & Marbella, San Roque Old Course is consistently regarded as one of the finest courses in Europe.

Opened for play in 1990, the course was designed to offer a stiff test for the lower handicappers, yet still be an enjoyable challenge the inexperienced players.

Rolling and tight tree lined fairways on the front 9 call for precision off the tee. The greens are renowned for being fast and undulating, and punish anything but a well judged putt. The back 9 has more generous fairways, but strategic bunker placement and water hazards lie in wait for any wayward drives.

Despite being at the higher end of the price scale, San Roque Old course comes highly recommended to any keen or serious golfer.
 

Distance From Course: 2 miles

San Roque Golf Courses – The New Course Description

Located next to the Old Course, San Roque New Course opened for play in 2005 in order to compliment its much acclaimed big sister.

Designed by Seve Ballesteros and Perry Dye, the course incorporates the hilly terrain and offers  wonderful views over the Mediterranean Sea and Guadalquiton River.

Measuring just over 7100 yards from the back tees, the San Roque New Course is equally as long as the Old Course, but it is an easier and a more forgiving test. The fairways are generously wide, but still require careful placement to ensure a clear view of the pin on approach shots. The greens are very large but protected by over one hundred bunkers, large mounds, and water hazards.

San Roque New Course was designed to challenge the lower handicapper, but a choice of five different tee positions make it an enjoyable course for the more inexperienced player.
 

Distance From Course: 2 miles

Regularly voted as of the top 10 courses in Europe, Club de Golf Sotogrande opened for play in 1964 and was the first European course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones.

As one of the most famous courses in the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande offers a good test for players of all abilities and is a firm favourite amongst visitors to the area.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Venue of the 1997 Ryder Cup and a unique golf club in Europe.

Valderrama been consistently ranked as the number 1 golf course in Europe since the late 80’s and has been included in the Top 100 courses in the World since 1999. The Par 71 Championship Course measures 6356 metres from the professional tees.The fairways have been described by top pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe, if not the world. It is not an easy course - nor was it intended to be. 

It is designed to require thought and precision with every shot.

Distance From Course: 1 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: 8 miles

Alcaidesa Heathland consists of 18 holes par 72 and was designed by the renowned former Ryder Cup player and author of numerous internationally renowned layouts, Dave Thomas. This course offers a variety of natural scenery ranging from the plateau area (holes 1 to 5, 17 and 18) where the course is similar to a heathland, with wide fairways and outstanding views of the Mediterranean, to the valley area, where the holes meander along the valley and incorporate several water hazards.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles