There are now more than 60 Costa del Sol Golf Courses stretching from Sotogrande in the west to the lesser known Velez Malaga in the east and they all have one thing in common – the fantastic sunny and dry climate allowing golfers to play all year round and easy to reach by car hire vehicle. For those of you who are used to playing golf in the cold and wet of a northern European winter it will be a real pleasure to play on a Costa del Sol winter’s day.Don’t forget your suntan lotion you will need it
You are going to find there are Costa del Sol golf courses to suit all levels of players and they are set in some beautiful surroundings, many with outstanding views of the sea and mountains.Take yor camara
Here we have listed a few of the courses below that are easily to reach with your malaga airport car rental.
East of Malaga Golf Courses easily reached by car hire
Baviera Golf Club
Urb. Baviera Golf, La Caleta de Velez
Located in the Axarquia in Caleta de Velez this course is suitable for all levels of players. It has marvellous views of the mountains and the sea.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,910
Designer: Jose Maria Cañizares
Añoreta Golf Club
Avda. del Golf, Rincon de la Victoria
This was the first course to be built in the area east of Malaga city. It is a demanding course but is suitable to all level of players with and provides a varied round of golf.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,976m
Designer: Jose Maria Cañizares
Malaga Golf Courses
Guadalhorce Golf Club
Ctra. de Cartama Km. 7, Campanillas, Malaga
Located 7km to the west of Malaga airport this is a Parkland type course for the first 9 holes but the back 9 has elevated greens. It has a very friendly, family atmosphere and offers many other activities such as tennis, paddle and swimming pools.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,194m
Designer: Kosti Kuronen
Lauro Golf
Los Caracolillos, Alhaurin de la Torre, Malaga
Located between Alhaurin de la Torre and Alhaurin El Grande this is scenic course set in gentle hills and containing many varieties of trees. It has wonderful views of the sea and the mountains. The clubhouse is a typical old Andalusian farmhouse.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: Depends on which holes are played from 27
Designer: Folco Nordi and Mariano Benitez
Malaga Parador del Golf
Autovia Malaga – Algeciras Exit Coin – Aeropuerto, Malaga
Founded in 1925, this is the oldest golf course on the Costa del Sol. It is a flat links course located next to the Parador between Malaga and Torremolinos.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,173m
Designer:
El Candado Golf Club
Urb. El Candado, El Palo, Malaga
Located to the east of Malaga in El Palo this is a hilly course overlooking the sea. Although quite a short course it can be quite complex due to some narrow fairways and difficult greens.
Holes: 9 Par: 34 Length: 2,276m
Designer: Carlos Fernandez Caleya
Benalmadena Golf Course
Torrequebrada Golf Club
Ctra. de Cadiz Km. 220, Benalmadena Costa
Located near the Torrequebrada hotel in Benalmadena this golf course contains many tropical trees and plants. It can be a tricky round due to the lakes and bunkers positioned around the course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,852m
Designer: Jose Ganzedo
Mijas Golf Courses
Alhaurin Golf
Ctra. MA 426 Fuengirola – Coin Km. 15.1, between Mijas and Coin
Located behind the Mijas mountains this is a 45-hole complex. Apart from the 18 holes course for adults there is also a 9 holes par 3 course and an 18 holes children’s course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,221m
Designer: Severiano Ballasteros
La Cala Resort
La Cala de Mijas, Mijas Costa
This exclusive resort offers 3 magnificent courses in beautiful surroundings. It is suitable for players of all levels and has something for everyone.
North Course – Holes: 18 Par: 73 Length: 6,160m
South Course – Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,960m
Campo Europa Course – Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 6,050m
Designer: Cabell B. Robinson
Mijas Golf Club
Camino Viejo de Coin Km. 3.5, Mijas
Located in Mijas Pueblo this golf Club offers 2 courses. Los Lagos has wide fairways and 6 lakes and is considered to be one of the coast’s best championship layouts while Los Olivos is a newer, more technical course.
Los Olivos Course – Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,896m
Los Lagos Course – Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 6,348
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Miraflores Golf
Urb. Riviera del Sol, Ctra. de Cadiz Km. 199, Mijas Costa
Located just inland from Mijas Costa this course winds between valleys and gentle hills and offers magnificent views of the sea and the Mijas mountains. It is and enjoyable course with many challenges.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,270m
Designer: Folco Nardi
Santana Golf
La Cala de Mijas, Valle del Golf de Mijas, Mijas Costa
This course is set in 55 hectacres of gently sloping terrain with wide and well-defined fairways. It is a demanding course which provides a challenge to its players.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,308m
Designer: Cabell B. Robinson
La Noria
Llano de la Cala, La Cala de Mijas
This is a flat course which has many challenging greens protected by lakes. Set just back from the beach at Mijas Costa there are 4 bridges which link the tees, greens and fairways.
Holes: 9 Par: 33 Length: 2,138m
Designer: Francisco Navarro Collado
La Siesta Golf Club
Urb. Sitio de Calahonda, C/ Jose de Orbaneja, Mijas Costa
Located just behind Calahonda this course is quite varied because of the difference in lengths of the holes. The bar restaurant offers magnificent views of the sea and of the 1st and 9th holes.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 886m
Designer: Enrique Canales Busquets
Marbella Golf Courses
Aloha Golf Club
Urb. Aloha, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
The layout and surroundings of this course are beautiful. A natural course, it is a bit hilly and offers many interesting holes. It is immaculately maintained.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,261m
Designer: Javier Arana
Cabopino Golf Club
Urb. Artola Alta, Marbella
Located just back from the sea this course is a modern design with wonderful views of the sea.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,170m
Designer: Juan Ligues
Guadalmina Golf Club
Urb. Guadalmaina Alta, Marbella
This club offers 2 courses. The South course is the 2nd oldest on the Costa del Sol. It is a difficult course, suitable for experienced players. The North course runs parallel to the South course and has many water hazards making straight drives down the fairways very important.
North Course – Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,060m
South Course – Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,200m
Designer: Falco Nardi, Javier Arana
La Quinta Golf and Country Club
Urb. La Quintana Golf, Ctra. de Ronda, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
This consists of 3 9-hole courses which can be combined to make 3 18- hole rounds. The fairways are designed to make this quite a demanding course.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,688m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido and Manuel Piñero
Las Brisas Golf Club
Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
This is a picturesque course which has plenty of water hazards and bunkers protecting the mostly elevated greens. Due to this it requires more than just long drives in order to stay out of danger.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,198m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Los Naranjos Golf Club
Nueva Andalucia, Marbella
This is an attractive and well laid out course which is not too hilly but does have some tight fairways lined with the orange trees that the course is named after. Golfers should be aware that there is a big difference between the front and back 9.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,484m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Marbella Golf and Country Club
N 340 Km. 188, Marbella
This is a challenging championship course set on slightly hilly ground and has the peerfect conditions to allow golfers to play at the highest level.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,000m
Designer: Robert Trent Jones
Rio Real Golf Club
Urb. Rio Real, Marbella
Located just 3km from the centre of Marbella this is thought to be one of the most spectacular courses in the area. The river after which the course is named crosses four times but does not cause problems. It is suitable for golfers of all levels.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,057m
Designer: Javier Arana
Santa Clara Golf
N 340 Km. 185.7, Marbella
This course represents a news design concept. It is a parkland course with large greens, few hills, ample trees and has no rough on 75%.
Holes: 18 Par: 71 Length: 5,878m
Designer: Enrique Canales
Santa Maria Golf and Country Club
Urb. Elvira, Marbella
This is a beautiful course set in a valley with natural vegetation, streams and lakes forming many hazards. The greens are large and the tees are often elevated. A more challenging course is under construction.
Holes: 18 Par: 70 Length: 5, 613m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido
Artola Golf
Hotel Artola Golf, N 340 Km. 194, Marbella
This course runs from the main Costa del Sol road to the sea. The fairways are short and the greens flat making it a relatively easy course to play.
Holes: 9 Par: 27 Length: 624m
Designer: Jorge Rein
So don’t forget to book your cheap malaga airport car rental before you leave for your golfing trip so as not to miss out on these great golf courses.
