With more than seventy golf courses, the Costa del Sol has earned the nickname of Costa del Golf. It is the first destination in the Mediterranean for golfers looking for a wide range of quality courses and an ideal climate for playing golf all year round.
With an average of 325 days of sunshine a year, located between the sea and the mountains and with an average annual temperature of around 68 degrees Fahrenheit, the Costa del Golf is a safe bet for enjoying golf at any time of the year.
Golf
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Real Club Valderrama
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Sotogrande, Spain, Real Club Valderrama stands as a testament to a rich legacy in the world of golf. Renowned for its championship course, meticulously designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr, Real Club Valderrama has been the venue for numerous prestigious tournaments, including the Ryder Cup in 1997.
Beyond the immaculate course, the club boasts world-class amenities, exquisite dining, and a welcoming community of golf enthusiasts. Experience the essence of golf at its finest, where passion meets precision, and every swing tells a story.
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Finca Cortesin Golf Club
Finca Cortesin is globally renowned for providing one of Europe’s most unforgettable golf experiences. Rated among Spain’s best golf courses, including by the prestigious Golf Digest magazine, the harmonious relationship between the natural Mediterranean landscape and environment on the resort’s world-class 18-hole championship course make for a most attractive design, while the excellent weather enjoyed all year round provides the perfect setting for playing golf.
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La Reserva Club Sotogrande
Sotogrande is the home of some of the finest golf courses in Europe and La Reserva Club is ranked among the 12 best in Spain by the Golf World Magazine. Carved into the hillside with stunning views in every direction, the 18 hole championship course was designed in 2003 by American architect and course designer Cabell B. Robinson.
With wide, sweeping fairways, large greens, gentle but challenging undulations and tricky water features, La Reserva is a must-play for any golfer visiting Southern Spain.
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Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
There are many golf courses in the Malaga area of Spain’s Costa del Sol, but there is no doubt that Las Brisas is one of the best and it’s also one of the eldest. It’s a 1968 RTJ masterpiece and Robert Trent Jones was obviously freshly inspired having just completed Sotogrande. His creation at Las Brisas is just as good, especially following its facelift in 2014 by former Robert Trent Jones Jr. associate, Kyle Phillips.
Las Brisas was one of the first courses in Europe to use bent grass and the brave decision was quickly rewarded by being chosen as the host venue of the 1973 World Cup of Golf, which saw the USA (Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller) as the winners just ahead of South Africa (Gary Player and Hugh Baiocchi). More recently in 1987, England’s Nick Faldo won the Spanish Open here at Las Brisas.