Casares del Sol apartment accommodation is ideally
located to enjoy the golf courses along this stretch of the Costa del Sol, sometimes called Costa del Golf.
Within just 200m of Casares del Sol there are 2 golf courses, the prestigious Finca Cortesin Golf Resort, home of Volvo World Match Play 2011 and Casares Costa Golf Course, a quality 9 hole course. Plus Casares del Sol apartment
is central to 'Golf Valley' in the Costa del Sol making it an ideal base for a golf holiday, whether beginners or experienced players. See exact location of Casares del Sol and Casares del Sol golf holiday apartments.
Having played golf courses in the Costa del Sol for over 15 years, we can help you choose golf courses near to Casares del Sol that may suit your needs. We have picked out what we consider the best courses within easy driving. Prices are approximate and can vary greatly with season.
There are often good offers and it is usually advisable to book through an agent to get the better deals.
The high season for golf along this Costa del Sol coast in Spain generally runs from late September till end November and mid March till end of April.
A good time to play golf in the Costa del Sol is September and March although this is often the time when maintenance is carried out, hence lower prices. An agent in Spain can normally check on this beforehand.
Most Costa del Sol golf courses in Spain are 'hillier' than the UK but if you are reasonably fit,
we recommend that you will appreciate them better if you walk. But 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
. Below are a selection of
the golf courses near
the Casares apartments.
| Drive time from Casares Apartment |
Golf Course
near Casares (with our comments and personal rating for golf courses) |
| 2 mins |
Finca Cortesin Golf ««««« Finca Cortesin Golf Course in Casares opened Oct
2006. Superb American style course in elevated position. One of
the longest golf courses in Europe, 13th hole at Finca Cortesin is rated one of best in Andalucia, Spain.
Volvo World Match Play 2009, 2011, 2012. For serious golfers.
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| 2 mins | Casares Costa Golf « Casares Costa Golf is a 9 hole course and good value for money. Suits all standards with some interesting golf holes. Ideal for holiday makers and occasional golfers. Approx: 35€ |
| 10 mins | Estapona Golf «« Nice layout but maintenance and manicuring are issues. Greens are good.
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| 10 mins | Valle Romano Golf ««« Wide open, new course and designed for major competitions. Will be much better when matures and surrounding building work complete. |
| 10 mins | La Duquesa Golf «« Hilly golf course not ideal for beginners.
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| 10 mins | La Canada Golf «« 18 holes with 'old' 9 holes v mature but 'new' 9 not a good. Approx: 70€ |
| 10 mins | Almenara Golf ««« Excellent value with 3 separate '9' hole golf courses, so always in good condition. Bar and restaurant prices are dear. |
| 20 mins | Alcaidesa Golf ««« 2 courses, links golf course is superb with great views from Costa del Sol across to Africa and the Rock of Gibraltar, very enjoyable.
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| 20 mins | Sotogrande «««« One of the oldest and most famous golf courses, wide, perfectly manicured fairways
and slick greens. Play it if you can.
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| 20 mins | La Reserva ««« Sister course to Sotogrande.
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| 20 mins | San Roque(old) «««« Not a bad hole on this golf course. Expensive in high season but good value low season, summer with a lovely breeze! Approx: 110€ |
| 20 mins | San Roque (new) ««« Lots of bunkers! Cheaper than the old San Roque course.
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| 20 mins | Valderrama «««« Need I say more! Ultimate golf for a Costa del Sol holiday.
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| 20 mins | Los Flamingos ««« Very pleasant, will suit all standards. Prices vary depending on season.
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| 20 mins | Monte Mayor «««« Costa golf course that is superb fun,
built in hills with lots of elevated tees. Not for the beginner, take plenty of balls. Low season value.
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| 20 mins | Real Club de Marbella «««« Next to Monte Mayor and much more manicured. Expensive but good.
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| 30 mins | Aloha Golf ««« Fantastic golf
course just north of Puerto Banus.
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| 30 mins | Los Naranjos Golf ««« Deceptively long
course but not too punishing.
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| 30 mins | Los Brisas Golf «« Members golf course
& only open to public in low season. But worth playing if you
get the chance. |
| 30 mins | La Quinta Golf «« Three '9' hole
courses. OK if you can get on for less than 60 euros. |