| With more than 60 courses to choose from, the | | | | languages. |
| Costa del Sol is often called the 'Golf Coast' and | | | | Tall pines and lush vegetation surround the Old |
| selecting the top five is a difficult task. There's an | | | | Course with its wide and elevated greens; the New |
| abundance of course styles and price levels to | | | | Course offers panoramic views of the mountains and |
| choose from, and a wide selection of accommodation | | | | ocean, with the greens being more hilly and lined with |
| alternatives. | | | | trees in some areas. At the pro shop, you can sign |
| More than 100 km of glinting shoreline is the icing on | | | | up for lessons, and it is possible to practice on the |
| the cake, offering innumerable beaches to relax upon. | | | | four putting greens, a short game area, and the |
| You can also visit Moorish castles, and charming cities | | | | driving range. |
| like Marbella and Puerto Banus, where you will find | | | | BavieraClose to Caleta de Velez Malaga, the Par 71 |
| many wonderful restaurants and bars that offer an | | | | Baviera is located in the foothills of the Sierra de la |
| exciting nightlife. | | | | Almijara. A variety of clubs and stroke play will be |
| These are our choices for the best golf courses on | | | | necessary for this course, since it has a large number |
| the Costa del Sol; | | | | of obstacles and wide greens. If you take care with |
| AlcaidesaThe well-maintained greens of this 18-hole, | | | | your shots, it is possible to navigate the water |
| Par 71 course designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark | | | | hazards that exist on the large greens and wide |
| is the course that is located farthest to the west in | | | | fairways and still come up with a low score. |
| Costa del Sol and it boasts views of the Gibraltar and | | | | The views of fabulous mountain and ocean scenery |
| the Atlas Mountains. Skirting the coastline, links style, | | | | are the principal distractions. At the pro shop it is |
| featuring 4 beachside holes, Alcaidesa calls for | | | | possible to rent electric and manual trolleys, buggies |
| straight shots, as well as skill in negotiating the windy | | | | and clubs, and you can practice your shots on the |
| conditions frequently prevalent in this locale. It is | | | | putting and chipping greens and on the driving range. |
| possible to schedule a lesson or rent clubs and | | | | FlamingosFlamingos is a 5,883-meter, Par 72 course |
| buggies at the pro shop, and the course offers a | | | | that offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean |
| driving range as well as putting and chipping greens. | | | | and Gibraltar, and is dotted with numerous cypress, |
| AlhaurinAn additional Seve Ballesteros wonderful | | | | orange, jacaranda, pine, olive, and chestnut trees, and |
| creation, the 18 hole, Par 72 Alhaurin is found in the | | | | boasts distinctive crushed marble bunkers. Inspired by |
| Mijas Mountains. Due to the long, narrow fairways, | | | | Tuscan garden design, you encounter classical style |
| accuracy is key; the natural rough areas outside the | | | | statues and marble bridges as you traverse the |
| well-manicured greens make it difficult to locate balls | | | | course. All the holes are challenging in their own way, |
| that have gone astray. In addition, numerous bunkers | | | | with the first nine being the most difficult. |
| and water hazards must be avoided! Views of the | | | | There is a 100-tee driving range on the course along |
| mountains and the ocean are found all over, and a | | | | with all of the typical golf items. The course and the |
| great amount of fitness, or dependable | | | | clubhouse offer gorgeous views of the lake and sea. |
| transportation, is a must to get through this course. | | | | In the clubhouse, you will find a terrace bar, a coffee |
| One bright spot is that there are as many as 6 | | | | shop and the renowned La Cantina that offers fine |
| tee-off positions at each tee. Clubhouse amenities | | | | dining. |
| include a restaurant and bar, a golf school, clubs, | | | | So, which courses should you play on your Costa del |
| trolleys, and buggy rentals, as well as a driving range | | | | Sol golf holidays? Because the Costa del Sol is one of |
| and practice bunkers and greens. | | | | the premier golfing areas in the world, it is not a |
| AtalayaTwo well-maintained, 18-hole, Par 72 courses | | | | simple task to choose the top five from so many |
| comprise Atalya, which is quite a popular golf and | | | | courses. But, we are confident that our choice will |
| country club with wonderful facilities. It was | | | | provide you a day full of fabulous golfing memories. |
| established in 1968 and is currently the headquarters | | | | Remember that these courses are popular and busy |
| of the European PGA. Found within Marbella and | | | | so make sure you book your Costa del Sol tee times |
| Estepona, the course has one of Spain's biggest | | | | well in advance of your trip. |
| driving ranges, and provides teaching in lots of | | | | |