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The Gary Player designed El Paraiso Golf Course lies between the resorts of Estepona and San Pedro de Alcantara in the Paraiso Valley. It is extremely popular amongst visitors to the area. El Paraiso is a well designed golf course that appeals to golfers of all standards.

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Distance From Course: 20 miles

Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja just 2 km from the centre of Estepona, Estepona Golf Course it is considered by many to be the friendliest golf course on the Costa del Sol.

The fairways are very generous and encourage the bigger hitters to open their shoulders, but care has to be taken to avoid the water hazards and bunkers that are scattered throughout the golf course. Not particularly long, Estepona Golf Course has a lot of undulating terrain and a buggy is recommended.

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Distance From Course: 10 miles

Wrapped around El Hacho beacon with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean and Gibraltar, La Duquesa Golf Course is a typical Robert Trent Jones course with thick rough and large bunkers.

La Duquesa Golf Course Description

La Duquesa Golf Course’s Palm tree and bunker-lined fairways require accuracy from the tee. Approach shots also have to be precise to avoid the large greenside bunkers. Even when players find the green, concentration and a good putting stroke is required to conquer the large contours and undulations.

Distance From Course: 6 miles

Situated near San Roque, La Hacienda Links Golf Course was designed by Peter Allis and Clive Cook. It offers spectacular views of the Rock of Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa.

Opened for play in 1992, the par 68 La Hacienda Links Golf Course is not long by modern standards at just under 5500 yards, but it requires a fair amount of accuracy.  The fairways are quite generous, encouraging the bigger hitters to open their shoulders from the tee. Some care has to be taken to avoid the many gorse bushes which await any stray tee-shots.  The greens are fairly small, so careful club selection and accuracy are a must.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

Located in the Sotogrande estate close to Valderamma,  Almenara Golf Course offers 27 holes to suit golfers of all abilities. Elevated tees and raised greens are a trademark of this course.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Located in Casares between Marbella and Sotogrande, Finca Cortesin Golf Club opened for play in October 2006 and offers views over the Mediterranean and North African coastlines.

The fairways are generously wide, but are lined with well placed bunkers and several water hazards. The large undulating greens are very inviting, but with subtle slopes and burrows, careful placement on approach is required if you are to be left with a straightforward birdie putt.

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Distance From Course: 9 miles

Flamingos Golf is part of the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel near Marbella. There are three courses available at Villa Padierna Golf Club - Flamingos Golf, Alferini Golf and Tramores Golf, as well as the Tramores Golf Academy.   

Flamingos Golf was designed by the prestigious architect Antonio García Garrido.  The front and back 9s provide different tests of golf. The front 9 fairways are lined with Olive, Orange, and Cypress trees, and call for a great degree of accuracy, especially from the tee. The Arroyo de Taraje stream meanders its way through the front 9 holes, catching many first time visitors off guard. The back 9 has slightly more generous fairways, although strategically placed bunkers and a few water hazards will keep even the more experienced player on their toes.

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Distance From Course: 19 miles

Flamingos Golf is part of the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel near Marbella. There are three golf courses available at Villa Padierna Golf Club - Flamingos Golf, Alferini Golf and Tramores Golf, as well as the Tramores Golf Academy.   

The Alferini Golf Club used to be known as the Gran Flamingo Golf Club. Designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido, this 18-hole course carves its way through the hills and enjoys breathtaking views.  From the back tees the course is a formidable 7200 yard par 73 that offers a stiff, but fair test of golf. 

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Distance From Course: 20 miles

Opened for play in 2003, La Reserva Golf Course at Sotogrande has already gained a reputation as one of the best golf courses in the Costa del Sol, and indeed across the whole of Spain.

The Cabell Robinson designed La Reserva Course is one of the longest in the Costa del Sol, measuring over 7300 yards from the back tees. There is, however, a choice of five tees, making it appealing and enjoyable for players of all abilities. 

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Distance From Course: 1 miles

San Roque Golf Courses – The Old Course Description

Nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Bermaje, between Jerez & Marbella, San Roque Old Course is consistently regarded as one of the finest courses in Europe.

Opened for play in 1990, the golf course was designed to offer a stiff test for the lower handicappers, yet still be an enjoyable challenge the inexperienced players.

Rolling and tight tree lined fairways on the front 9 call for precision off the tee. The greens are renowned for being fast and undulating, and punish anything but a well judged putt. The back 9 has more generous fairways, but strategic bunker placement and water hazards lie in wait for any wayward drives.

Despite being at the higher end of the price scale, San Roque Old course comes highly recommended to any keen or serious golfer.
 

Distance From Course: 2 miles

Regularly voted as of the top 10 golf courses in Europe, Club de Golf Sotogrande opened for play in 1964 and was the first European course designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones.

As one of the most famous courses in the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande offers a good test for players of all abilities and is a firm favourite amongst visitors to the area.

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Distance From Course: 2 miles

Real ClubValderrama, quite simply, is one of those golf courses that you must play and comes under the “bucket list” category in our view.  It has consistently ranked as one of the best golf courses in Europe and is a must-play as part of any golf holiday to Costa Del Sol. The fairways are amongst the best in the world. It is a tough test of your game but an overall, unforgettable golf holiday experience, make sure you play Valderrama during your golf break.

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Distance From Course: 1 miles

Situated in Doña Julia Golf Resort, between Marbella and Sotogrande, Dona Julia Golf Course is perfectly integrated into the natural environment and stands out because of its magnificent views of the Mediterranean and African coastlines. The course was designed by renowned architect Antonio García Garrido, the designer responsible for some of Spain’s top golf courses.

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Distance From Course: 8 miles

La Hacienda Heathland consists of 18 holes par 72 and was designed by the renowned former Ryder Cup player and author of numerous internationally renowned layouts, Dave Thomas. This golf course offers a variety of natural scenery ranging from the plateau area (holes 1 to 5, 17 and 18) where the course is similar to a Heathland, with wide fairways and outstanding views of the Mediterranean, to the valley area, where the holes meander along the valley and incorporate several water hazards.

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Distance From Course: 3 miles

With an enviable location in the hills of Benahavis, a 20-minute transfer from Marbella Club Hotel and Puente Romano Hotel, the Marbella Club Golf Resort course is one of the must-play golf courses in the Costa Del Sol.  It is also one of the most exclusive golf courses in the area too with play on it restricted to members and guests of the Marbella Club Hotel and Puente Romano. 

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Distance From Course: 20 miles

La Canada Golf Club is in the Sotogrande region of Costa del Sol and was the first public golf club on Costa del Sol. It's an entertaining golf course with fantastic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Distance From Course: 1 miles

 Valle Romano Golf, in Estepona, is an outstanding 18-hole golf course constructed to meet the highest standards and designed to be part of the European Tour.  This course is ideal for players of all levels.  

Facilities include a Club House, shop, restaurant, locker room and changing room with sauna, floodlit practice range and golf school.  

Distance From Course: 12 miles