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Andalucia is the home of over 60 Golf courses
and with 30 of those located on the Costa del
Sol it has earned the affectionate name of Costa
del Golf. The region boasts an excellent climate
and long hours of sunshine that attract ever
increasing numbers of enthusiasts and
professionals to the Golfing capital of Europe.
The nature of the region allows the fresh
Atlantic and the mild Mediterranean winds to
moderate temperatures in the summer whilst the
mountains provide shelter from the cooler
northern winds in the winter. As well as
offering ideal playing conditions these are a
spectacular backdrop to the courses whose views
extend across the Mediterranean to North Africa.
All these factors contribute to the rapid
development of Golf courses in the area and the
PGAs´ decision to host the Ryder Cup, Volvo
Masters and major European Championship events.
Courses are maintained to an immaculate standard
and display an array of challenges to every
golfer from novice to professional all of whom
are welcome to play on most courses including
the world famous Valderrama Golf Club.
Golf Courses in Manilva
La Duquesa
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - La Duquesa, Manilva
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop, gym, Spa area, Tennis,
Squash and Bowls.
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - This typical Trent
Jones layout demands concentration and straight
driving. As one of the most attractive and
complete courses in the area it offers numerous
facilities and is nestled in the vineyard
regions of Manilva and enjoys views of Gibraltar
and North Africa. With the last nine holes being
played on an incline this is a beautiful and
challenging course.
Top Golf Courses near Manilva
Almenara
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 72
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop, Golf School
Designer - Dave Thomas
Course description - This course boasts
huge lakes and spectacular views and is home to
the Almenara School of Excellence offering a
video studio for swing analysis and exceptional
practice facilities.
Alcaidesa Golf
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - San Roque
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Peter Alliss and Clive Clark
Course description - Designed to
replicate the Scottish links, this course is the
best links course in Spain and is complimented
by stunning views across the Mediterranean to
Gibraltar.
Doña Julia
Statistics - 18 hole, Par 71
Location - Casares
Facilities - The course is relatively new
and although fantastic facilites are planned
including a spa gym and restaurant, there is a
temporary (but very satisfactory) club house
currently being used.
Designer - Antonio Garcia Garrido
Course description - The course is more
than 6000 meters long with very large greens and
variable tee positions. The front 9 is more
difficult as they fairways are long and wind
between the natural hazards of trees, rivers and
lakes. The back 9 is more straightforward and is
on a gentle incline.
Estepona
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Estepona
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Louis Lopez Martinez
Course description - This course has been
carefully maintained and designed with nature in
mind. The wild flora and fauna form a difficult
rough and testing course. Due to the high clay
content in the ground the course occasionally
suffers from poor drainage.
Finca Cortesin
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 72
Location - Casares
Facilities - This 5 star recently opened
golf resort will include spa, hotel, shopping
centre. Current facilities include a superb
Colonial style club house and stunning driving
range.
Designer -
Cabell Robinson
Course description -
At almost 7,000 meters from the back tees and
more than 100 bunkers Finca Cortesin is
considered one of the longest and most
challenging courses in Europe. The natural
environment and landscape are one of it's most
attractive features. Finca Cortesín will not
leave any player indifferent as the maintenance
standards of Cortesin are second to none.
La Cañada
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - This course is
exceptionally well maintained. It proves a tough
and exciting challenge due to two prevailing
winds and a blind hole.
La
Reserva
Statistics - 18 Holes, Par 72
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Splendid Club house, Spa and
driving range.
Designer - Cabell Robinson
Course description -
The golf course opened in August 2003 and has
already made a reputation as one of the best in
Spain. It is a long course with wide, undulating
fairways and well guarded greens. The greens are
often multi-level with slopes and speed to deal
with. Great views from many holes makes this a
challenging and very enjoyable course to play.
San Roque
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 72
Location - San Roque
Facilities - Stunning Andaluican style
club house, driving range, Spa and pool.
Designer - Dave Thomas
Course description - San Roque is home to
the Spanish Open and other PGA tour events. The
old course is rated as one of the top ten
courses in Europe due to is amazing faiways and
bunker positions that have been redesigned by
Seve Ballesteros.
Sotogrande
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - Since the opening in
1964 Sotogrande boasts excellent holes situated
among a variety of established tropical
vegetation. The ever improving course is
renowned for its fast greens, wide fairways and
numerous water hazards. All these factors result
in Sotogrande being rated as a top 10 course in
Europe.
Valderrama
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 71
Location - Sotogrande
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - Having hosted the
Volvo Masters, Ryder Cup and World Golf
Championships and with no hole of less than
Championship quality Valderrama surpasses its
reputation as the Continents number one. The
world famous 17th threatens all players and is
closely watched by enthralled spectators.
Costa del Sol Golf Courses
El Paraiso
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Alhaurin de la Torre, Estepona
Facilities - Caddy (booking necessary),
Buggy, Club and Cart hire, Restaurant/Bar, Pro
Shop
Designer - Gary Player
Course description - This palm tree lined
course has fast greens and is set in a beautiful
valley and surrounded by lush vegetation,
streams and lakes. Strategically placed bunkers
complicate this course.
La Quinta
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 72
Location - Puerto Banus
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop, Golf School
Designer - Manuel Pinero Sanchez and
Antonio Garcia Garrido
Course description - The difficult course
can be played over a combination of 3, 9 hole
loops. La Quinta rewards the technical and
accurate golfer as they negotiate the constantly
varying levels, large bunkers, streams and
isolated greens.
Los Arqueros
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Benahavis
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Severiano Ballesteros
Course description - Los Arqueros´
fairways wind and curve across two valleys and
are the distinctive features of this course.
Hazards are constant throughout and make this an
exciting and enjoyable round of golf.
Los Naranjos
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 70
Location - Nueva Andalucia
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Robert Trent Jones
Course description - For the ultimate
Golfing experience look no further than Los
Naranjos. With superb facilities and an
immaculate course the club, nestled among orange
trees, requires powerful and accurate Tee shots.
Play with other Golf enthusiasts such as Sean
Connery!
Montemayor
Statistics - 18 Hole, Par 72
Location - Nueva Andalucia
Facilities - Buggy, Club and Cart hire,
Restaurant/Bar, Pro Shop
Designer - Pepe Gancedo
Course description - Probably the most
extravagantly designed course in the Costa del
Sol, golfers must negotiate rocks, gorges and
even islands to succeed. To add, the surface is
uneven and naturally requires a high skill level.
Golfers are sure to either love or hate this
masterpiece.
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