Malaga Golf Courses
The Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga is often referred to as the Costa del Golf, with over 40 championship golf courses and its temperate climate. Popular with European golfers for many years, the area has become better known farther afield since the 1997 Ryder Cup was held at Valderrama. The demand is so great that many new courses are being developed and with the more popular courses rounds sometimes need to be booked well in advance during the high season.
El Chaparral Golf Course
Urbanización El Chaparral, N -340, Km. 203. 29648 Mijas
Costa, Málaga
Tel: +34 952 587 700 /+34 952 587 733 Fax: +34 952 587 744 www.golfelchaparral.com
The El Chaparral Golf Course at La Cala De Mijas is just a 20 minute drive from Malaga Airport and has a view of the Costa del Sol from all of its 18 holes. The wide and varied fairways and greens are the ideal place for playing or practicing golf, as it is one of the only 18 hole courses in the region with six par-3s, six par-4s and six par-5sThe El Chaparral Golf course has a pro shop, driving range, golf academy, bar & restaurant with conference facilities.
Guadalhorce
Golf Club
Crtra de Cartama Km7, Apartado 48 29590 Campanillas- 18
Tel: +34 952 179 378 Fax: +34: 952 241 678 www.guadalhorce.com
If you want to play golf straight after landing at the Malaga airport then Guadalhorce Golf Club is ideal for you as it is just 7 km from the airport.
Guadalhorce Club de Golf has an 18 hole course divided into two distinct areas: the first nine holes have an English parkland course design where the fairways are flat with no major hazards, while the last nine have more elevated greens, uneven terrain and more difficult fairways.
The club house is an original Manor house and the club has a 9-hole par-three practice course.
Alhaurin Golf Club
Alhaurin el Grande
Tel: +34 952 595 970 Fax: +34 952 594 586 www.alhauringolfhotel.com
Located within Alhaurin El Grande, the Alhaurin Golf course is as natural as it gets with rugged terrain and an uneven course fitting naturally into the beautiful setting. It has 45 holes in all -27 of which were designed by Severiano Ballesteros. There is a 18 par-3 holes and a 9 short holes besides the full length18 hole round course.
The main advantage of this Alhaurin course is the six different teeing areas at each hole offering versatility so that it can be adapted to any level of difficulty.
The resort also has a terrific children's par 3 course adjacent to the new clubhouse, putting and pitching greens, a golf school, covered driving range, hand and electric trolley rental, pro shop, restaurant, bar, tennis courts and a swimming pool.
Cabopino Golf course
Urb. Artola Alta s/n
Apartado de Correos 2119, 29600 Marbella
Tel: +34 952 85 02 82 Fax: +34 952 83 72 77 www.cabopinogolf.com
This club opened in 2001 and is an 18 holes with a par of 71 laid out by little-known Spanish architect Juan Ligues. It is a short course which is very tight in place which has spectacular views to the mountains and seas. Buggies are obligatory but included in the price of the green fee
The large greens are in excellent condition and characterised
by holes which are very different from one another and therefore
present a challenge to all handicaps. The course consists of
three par-3s, two par-5s and thirteen par-4s.
The club is situated at just 3 minutes from the port of Puerto
Cabopino, 5 minutes from Calahonda and 15 minutes from Fuengirola
and Marbella. Malaga airport is just 35km away.
La
Cala Golf Course
La Cala de Mijas, 29649 Mijas- 5
Tel+34 952 669 033 Fax: +34 952 669 034 www.lacala.com
La Cala is one of the toughest courses one the Costa de Sol and a good challenge for medium and low handicap players with two 18 hole north and south courses.
On the North course the first four holes are trouble free with
the first difficult hole being the 6th (par 5). To score well
on this course accuracy is a lot more important than length.
It a tough course to walk if you a not fit with greens that
are usually in good condition and quite forgiving.
The South Course has undulating, spectacular terrain which provides
various degrees of difficulty. The 10th is considered La Cala's
toughest par 5 at the par 3 11th hole when the tee shot must
cross a ravine and the second shot must clear water.
The club has recently been renovated and the changing rooms are now excellent and include a sauna and complementary towels. The club has a terrace bar overlooking the 18th South course or there is Mulligans Irish pub down in La Cala village.
Mijas Golf - Los Lagos
Camino viejo de Coín, Km 3, Urb. Mijas Golf, Mijas Costa-
5
Tel: +34 952 476 843 Fax: +34 952 467 943 www.mijasgolf.org
Mijas Golf has a terrific design laid out by Robert Trent Jones. Los Lagos is the original course which has 8 lakes and is a long championship course with water hazards and large greens. It is good for long hitters or those with a slice.
It is a pleasant course to walk as the terrain is relatively flat with large, undulating greens which are in excellent condition, fast and pitch well.
Getting around in Malaga
If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Malaga Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.
We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Malaga including a Malaga Area Guide which includes the best Shopping Areas in Malaga, Markets in Malaga, Malaga Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Malaga, recommended Restaurants in Malaga, details of Malaga Amusement Parks for family days out and Malaga Local Attractions.
