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Located close to Malaga Airport, Guadalhorce Golf Club is still relatively unknown to many visitors to the Costa del Sol, but is well worth a visit.

Guadalhorce Golf Course offers two distinct layouts. The front 9 sits on rolling terrain and has a European feel, whereas the back 9 is completely flat with water hazards and raised greens designed in more American style. A feature of the course is its generous fairways and large greens, some of which are double greens.

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Distance From Course: 15 miles

Lauro Golf Resort is located in the foothills of the Mijas mountains and offers stunning views across the Guadalhorce valley below.  Opened in 1992 the 18 hole parkland course recently opened a further 9 holes adding to the variety of options on offer.

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Distance From Course: 9 miles

Designed by Spain’s most famous golf architect, Pepe Gancedo, Torrequebrada Golf Course opened in 1979 and immediately made an impression when it held the Spanish Open later the same year. It has long been considered one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular golf courses and is home to PGA Tour Professional Miguel Angel Jimenez.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

The Alhaurin Golf Course offers panoramic views of the Mijas Mountains to the North, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. If your golf game lets you down, the stunning scenery will more than make up for it.

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Distance From Course: 5 miles

Close to the resort of Fuengirola, Mijas Golf Course has a choice of two 18 hole courses of contrasting styles; The Los Lagos Course and the Los Olivos Course.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

Situated midway between the resorts of Fuengirola and Marbella, Miraflores Golf Course lies in the hills of Mijas Costa, and offers breathtaking views of the countryside down to the sea.

Miraflores Golf Course’s elevated greens make club selection tricky. At 5600 yards, it is not long by modern standards, but with water hazards and several strategically placed bunkers, accuracy rather than distance is required.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

Located in the village of Elveria, close to the resort of Marbella, Santa Maria Golf Course lies between two valleys that form the natural contours of the course.

The Santa Maria Golf Course’s most spectacular holes are the 17th, where the green is surrounded by bunkers, and the 11th, where the green is bordered by a large lake and waterfall.

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Distance From Course: 4 miles

Like many of the area’s courses, Los Naranjos Golf was designed by the renowed course architect Robert Trent Jones, and he considered it one of his best creations.

The golf course measures over 7000 yards and is more suited to low handicappers. It is regarded as one of the toughest course layouts on the Costa del Sol.

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Distance From Course: 15 miles

Rio Real Golf Course is Located just 3 km from the resort of Marbella, in a valley between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains. Its main feature is the Real River, which meanders through the golf course and gives it its name.

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Distance From Course: 7 miles

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 golf course that appeals to golfers of all standards.

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Distance From Course: 18 miles

Overlooking Marbella’s Golf Valley, La Quinta Golf Course was designed by Manuel Pinero and Antonio Garcia Garrido. It opened for play in 1989.

Elevated tees offer excellent visibility, but fairway bunkers await any tee-shots that stray too far off line. Raised greens also require careful club selection and accuracy is required on approach shots to avoid the fearsome greenside bunkers.

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Distance From Course: 15 miles

Opened in 1969, Las Brisas Golf Course was an instant hit and over the years has hosted two world cups, three Spanish Opens and the Mediterranean Open.

Las Brisas has a typical Robert Trent Jones golf course design with raised greens and a large number of strategically placed bunkers guarding both the fairways and greens. Water is also a major feature, with ten lakes coming into play on twelve holes. The fairways are imported Bermuda grass that is immaculately kept all year round.

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Distance From Course: 14 miles

One of the Costa del Sol’s newest, Cabopino Golf Course is situated between the resorts of Fuengirola and Marbella with views down to the Mediterranean.

At only 5600 yards, Cabopino Golf Course is not long, but small greens and narrow fairways put the emphasis on accuracy and constant changes in elevation, making club selection tricky.

It is a golf course which will require players to use every club in the bag, and for big hitters brave enough to take some risks, a low score is achievable.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

Located on the eastern side of Marbella, Santa Clara Golf Course is another new course that has fast become a must play for regular visitors to the Costa del Sol.

The Santa Clara Golf Course has an excellent layout and is designed to suit golfers of all standards. It consists of wide fairways on flat terrain, with numerous water hazards and bunkers that require intense concentration at all times. The golf course always proves popular due to the first class condition of the greens and fairways, and for the service provided by the staff.

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Distance From Course: 6 miles

Opened for play on the 1st of January 2004, Santana Golf Course lies within 138 acres of picturesque parkland close to the resort of Fuengirola.

A golf course requiring good course management and accuracy to avoid the many water hazards which meander through the layout. The well kept greens are well protected by numerous bunkers and finding the fairway from the tee is important. Despite being a fairly new addition to the area, Santana Golf Course‘s reputation for pristine condition and beautiful natural surroundings is growing.

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Distance From Course: 1 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: 17 miles

Opened for play in May 2006, Calanova Golf Course is the latest addition to the "Mijas Golf Valley". Located in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas Mountains, the golf course offers spectacular views.

Measuring just over 6300 yards, Calanova Golf Course it is not long by modern standards, but it is a course which offers an enjoyable test for golfers of all abilities.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Opened for play in 1991, Los Arqueros Golf Course was the first Costa del Sol course designed by Seve Ballesteros. Set amongst the Ronda Hills, between two valleys, the golf course offers scenic views of the Mediterranean.

Measuring just over 6400 yards, Los Arqueros is not long by modern standards, but with tight fairways and a number of hazards, accuracy is the key to scoring well. Undulating fairways and small greens require careful club selection.

Los Arqueros Golf Course is more suited to the more experienced or lower handicap golfer. It offers a great test of golf combined with scenic views of the Ronda Mountains and Mediterranean sea.
 

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Distance From Course: 16 miles

Chaparral Golf Club is located in La Cala de Mijas between Fuengirola and Marbella and surrounded by pine forests and indigenous vegetation, no two holes are alike.

Set in a panoramic location and ideally positioned near the main resorts in the Costa del Sol, Chapparral Golf Club provides a good but fair test for players of all abilities.
 

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Distance From Course: 4 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: 19 miles

Flamingos Golf is part of the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel near Marbella. There are three golf 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: 19 miles

Marbella Golf and Country Club is situated in an elevated position in the Andalusian hillside overlooking the resort of Marbella and the Mediterranean Sea.

The club has a magnificent array of facilities including, conference rooms, a pro shop, a driving range, a putting green, tennis courts, and a Wellness Centre that offers Yoga and Pilates classes, and a variety of massage and physiotherapeutic treatments.

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Distance From Course: 6 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: 16 miles

This is the older of the two onsite golf 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: 16 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: 17 miles

With an enviable location in the hills of Benahavis, a 20-minute transfer from Marbella Club Hotel and Puente Romano Hotel, the Marbella Club Golf Resort course is one of the must-play golf courses in the Costa Del Sol.  It is also one of the most exclusive golf courses in the area too with play on it restricted to members and guests of the Marbella Club Hotel and Puente Romano. 

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Distance From Course: 19 miles

The Aloha has hosted the PGA Tour 3 times in recent years and is one of the top golf courses in Spain. 

Distance From Course: 14 miles

The oldest golf course on the Costa del Sol dating back to 1925, Parador Golf Course sits adjacent to Malaga Airport. Built directly by the sea, it provides a combination of links and parkland golf.

Parador Golf Course is fairly long, but it is still an enjoyable test for golfers of abilities. Its proximity to Malaga Airport makes it a popular choice for those clients looking to squeeze in an extra round before their flight home.

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Distance From Course: 16 miles