 Having played
golf in the Costa del Sol for over 15 years, I can help you choose courses within easy reach of the Casares
holiday apartment.
I have picked out what I consider the best courses within easy driving. The prices I have stated are approximate and can vary greatly on season, as there are often some good offers. It is usually advisable to book through an agent as they get the better deals.
The high season for
Costa del Sol golfing generally runs
from late
Sept. till the end Nov and mid March till
the
end of April.
I think a good time
to play golf in the Costa del Sol
is Sept and March although this is often the time when maintenance is carried out, hence lower prices. An agent can normally check on this beforehand.
Most
Costa del Sol golfing courses are 'hillier' in general than the UK, but if you are reasonably fit, I recommend that you will appreciate them better if you walk. However for some courses, it is essential to buggy although this isn't always included in the price.
Courses where you will need a golf buggy are marked
I have rated these Costa del Sol golfing courses in respect of 'value for money'.
|
| Distance |
Personal star rating |
Costa del Sol golfing course |
Approx cost |
Within
10mins |
Finca Cortesin
**** |
Superb American style course with many great holes. Very friendly staff, well worth a visit. www.golfcortesin.es
|
approx
80-100€
|
| |
Dona Julia
*** |
Another new course and part of the Hyatt Hotel (hotel currently under construction).www.golfdonajulia.com |
approx
40-60€ inc buggy
|
| |
Almenara
*** |
Excellent value with 3 separate '9' holes, so always in good condition. Bar & restaurant prices are dear.
|
approx
50-65€
|
| |
La Duquesa
** |
Hilly course not ideal for beginners |
approx
50€
|
| |
Casares
*
just 2 mins walk |
Good
value for money, 9 hole course. Suit all standards.
Some interesting holes. |
approx
35€ |
| Within 20mins |
Aladeisa
*** |
2 courses, links course is superb with great views across to Africa and the rock, very enjoyable.
|
approx
50-65€
|
| |
Sotogrande
****
|
One of the oldest and most famous, wide perfectly manicured fairways and slick greens. Play it if you can. www.golfsotogrande.com
|
approx
100-125€ |
| |
La Reserva
**** |
Sister course to the above |
|
| |
San Roque(old)
**** |
Not a bad hole on this course. Expensive in high season but good value low season especially summer (there always seems to be a breeze!) www.sanroqueclub.com
|
approx
50-120€ |
| |
San Roque(new) |
Lots of bunkers! Cheaper than the old. |
|
| |
Valderrama
**** |
Need I say more! Ultimate
golf in the Costa del Sol www.valderrama.com
|
approx
250€+ |
| |
Los Flamingos
*** |
Very pleasant & will suit all standards. Prices vary depending on season. www.flamingos-golf.com
|
approx
60-90€ |
| |
Monte Mayor
**** |
Superb fun course, built in the hills with lots of elevated tees. Not for the beginner. Take plenty of balls. Low season prices are excellent.
|
approx
45-80€
inc buggy
|
| |
Real Club de Marbella
**** |
Next to Monte Mayor and much more manicured. Expensive but good.
|
approx
100-110€
|
| |
La Canada
** |
Old '9' very mature but new '9' not as good. |
approx
50e |
| Within 30mins |
Aloha
*** |
Fantastic course just north of Puerto Banus.
|
approx
80-100€ |
| |
Los Naranjos
*** |
Deceptively long but not too punishing.
|
approx
60-90€ |
| |
Los Brisas
** |
Members course & only open to public low-mid season, but worth playing if you get the chance.
|
approx
80-100€ |
| |
La Quinta
** |
Three '9' holes. Unfortunately suffered when toll road built. OK if you can get on for less than 60€. |
approx
60€ |
