The Costa del Sol has not been named the Costa del Golf without good reason, it is simply a golfers paradise, there are presently over 60 golf resorts and courses along the Costa del Sol. As such the Costa del Sol is home to some of the most prestigious and best known golf courses in the world (Valderrama, Sotogrande, San Roque, Las Brisas,). This concentration of quality courses combined with an excellent warm and sunny climate has turned the Costa del Sol into a must golfing winter destination to many thousands of northern Europeans each and every year. For those who are used to playing golf in the cold and wet of a northern European winter it will prove to be a real treat to play on a Costa del Sol winter’s day !
Below you will find a selection of golf courses that are either (very) close to La Heredia or at least within a relatively short driving distance (max. 30-40 minutes).
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
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
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 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
Benahavis Golf Courses
Carretera de Ronda Km. 166.5, Benahavis
Located on the San Pedro to Ronda road this magnificent golf course is the first designed by Severiano Ballasteros on the Costa del Sol. It is a challenging course which can be played by golfers of all levels.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,874m
Designer: Severiano Ballasteros
Los Flamingos Golf
Ctra. de Cadiz, Km. 166, Benahavis
This course with its gentle layout and many different species of trees presents a challenge to all levels of golfers. It has marvellous views of the sea and even Africa on a clear day.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5,907m
Designer: Antonio Garcia Garrido
Marbella Club Golf Resort
Ctra. Benahavis Km. 3.7, Benahavis
This is a very technical course which requires precision playing. It has wonderful views of the mountains and the sea.
Holes: 18 Par: 73 Length: 6,206m
Designer: Dave Thomas
Monte Mayor Golf Club
Urb. Cancelada, Ctra. de Monte Mayor, Benahavis
This is one of the Costa del Sol’s most spectacular golf courses. It is set in a wooded valley crossed by a river with marble waterfalls. It has 6 bridges linking tees, fairways and greens and is a challenging course and perfect for risk taking players. However at present this course is closed.
Holes: 18 Par: 70 Length: 5,652m
Designer: Jose Gancedo
Estepona Golf Courses
El Paraiso Golf Club
Ctra. de Cadiz Km.167, Estepona
This championship golf course has greens considered among the best on the Costa del Sol. It is a peaceful course with fabulous views of the sea and mountains and is enjoyed by all levels of golfers.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 6,116m
Designer: Gary Player
Estepona Golf
N 340 Km. 150, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona
This course has wonderful views of the mountains and is surrounded by green fields with impressive trees and plants. It has short fairways and difficult roughs so requires some accuracy.
Holes: 18 Par: 72 Length: 5, 842m
Designer: Jose Luis Lopez