Royal Marbella Golf Resort

The course was opened in 1973. Designed by Gary Player. El Paraiso Golf Club is one of the most pleasant courses on the coast. It is located in a beautiful valley, where lush vegetation with palms and pine trees lines the wide fairways. Otherwise a flat course, only twice you climb a high hill. The course is owned by members, but visiting players are still welcome. Good layout, not many blind shots.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 6006m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range, 2 putting greens, practice bunker

The course was opened in 1993. Designed by Paul Krings Although shorter than its sister course, it is more difficult due to its elevation and narrowness, and offers a real challenge for both beginners and experienced players. After an easy start, you move to the mountain slopes, from which beautiful views of the sea open up.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 5085m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range with Trackman, 3 putting greens and 1 chipping green

The course was opened in 1968. Designed by Bernhard von Limburger. Of the two courses at Atalaya Golf & Country Club, the Old Course is the easier, although considerably longer. On this classic parkland course, the fairways are flat and wide and the placement of obstacles is clear. The fairways are lined with pine and eucalyptus trees. The greens are large and many of them are elevated. The course is also excellent for less experienced players. The club has good practice areas. Playable on foot, although there are some differences in altitude.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 72, 6405m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range with Trackman, 3 putting greens, 1 chipping green

The first of three Villa Padierna Golf courses, Flamingos, located west of Marbella next to the luxury hotel Anantara Villa Padierna Palace, opened in 2001. Designed by Antonio Garcia Garrido. The course offers great views of the Mediterranean Sea. The Arroyo del Taraje river that flows through it and the large lake into which it flows affect the game on several fairways, in addition to two other lakes. The diverse vegetation has been carefully taken into account when designing an individual stamp for each hole. The greens are large and slightly undulating, the bunkers are filled with marble sand. The fairways on the front nine require more precision due to their narrowness. An interesting and challenging course is an experience for players of all levels. Some elevation changes and a few long transitions

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 5714m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range and putting green

The course was opened in 2007. Designed by Cristóbal Guerrero. Villa Padierna's second course, Alferini, which has now been elevated to Villa Padierna's flagship, is one of the few par 73 courses on the Costa del Sol. The course is long and narrow, with numerous water hazards, narrow fairways and large greens. There are elevation changes and at times long transitions, so using a golf cart is worth seriously considering. In a natural, undeveloped environment with great views, you can experience privacy and silence. The awe-inspiring course is recommended for more experienced golfers or those looking for an exclusive experience

• 18 holes golf course, Par 73, 6648m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range and putting green

The course opened in 1977. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The course consists of two different nines. The first 9 holes are on a hilly terrain, with trees and water forming natural obstacles. The second 9 holes are on a flat terrain, with the fairways winding through orange trees (as the name suggests), but contrary to first impressions, there are also difficulties in the form of water hazards. The greens of the course are large, but well protected by bunkers. Quite a long course, but the fairways are wide. The layout is one of the best on the coast, you hardly have to hit blind shots. A course that can be easily played on foot.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 72, 6564m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range, putting green, chipping green

The course was opened in 1973. Designed by Folco Nardi. The North course is considered easier than its southern sister course, despite the fact that there are more elevation differences, water hazards and trees. The proximity of houses is disturbing in places. The course is shorter than the South course. Straight openings work better than long ones, there is water in play on several fairways. So there are some elevation differences, but playable on foot.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 72, 5600m. Members' course. Visitors reservations cannot be made more than 3 days in advance.
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range and practice facilities

The course opened as a 9-hole course in 1959 and was expanded to 18 holes in the 1960s. Designed by Javier Arana. Of the two courses in Guadalmina, South is the second oldest course in the area. During the course renovation at the beginning of the century, South was redesigned to be more challenging. There are many houses built around the courses, some of which are already starting to be too close to the fairways and are a bit disruptive to play in places. The fairways on South are relatively wide in places and slightly undulating. Rows of pine and other trees line the fairways. There are not many differences in elevation, making the course easy to play on foot.

• 18 hole golf course, Par 72, 6082m. Members' course. Visitors reservations cannot be made more than 3 days in advance.
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range and practice facilities

The course was opened in 1989. Designed by Manuel Pinero and Antonio Garrido. Set in the beautiful Marbella Golf Valley, La Quinta Golf & Country Club consists of three nines: San Pedro (A), Ronda (B) and Guadaiza (C). These are played in various combinations. Although the fairways are not long and many of the tees are elevated, the course is technically quite challenging. The hilly terrain (especially on the B and C courses), trees, fairway and green bunkers, lakes, rivers and houses too close to some of the fairways require accuracy rather than distance from the shots. There are elevation differences and a few long transitions that is recommended the use of a buggy.

• 27 holes golf course, Par 72
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole par 71 golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros in 1990. The course has plenty of challenges, including water hazards, multi-level greens, ups and downs.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 5667m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range, putting green

Santa Clara golf opened in 2001. Designed by Enrique Canales Busquets. A park-like course, flat except for a few holes. The mountains protect the course from the cold north wind in winter. Environmental issues have been taken into account on the course from the design stage onwards. Nature's own shapes were used when building the course. Fairways are quite wide and the greens are large. A fairly easy, pleasant course. However, there are enough water hazards to bring challenges to the game. Some of the fairways have great sea views.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 5922m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range, putting green

The course was opened in 1965. Designed by Javier Arana. The course is one of the oldest on the coast and the designer is considered one of the best in Spain. A very beautiful course near Marbella. A park-like course, with rows of palm and pine trees lining the fairways. The difficulty is mainly due to the length, even the yellow ones measure over 6000 meters. However, the fairways are quite wide and the balls are easy to find. The river, after which the course is named, is in play on a few fairways. A fairly flat course, easy to walk.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 72, 6051m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range with Top Tracer and practice facilities

Marbella Club golf course designer Dave Thomas, handpicked by the Marbella Club, is highly regarded in the golf world. The Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort is a world-class golf setting that exceeds all expectations. The 6,247-meter, par-73 golf course features meticulously landscaped fairways, beautiful waterfalls, and strategically placed bunkers. Its rolling greens are superbly protected. Use of a buggy is recommended.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 73, 6247m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range

Marbella Golf and Country Club opened in 1988. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior. The initial holes are in quite mountainous terrain and many ravine crossings require bold and accurate opening shots. After the start, the course becomes flatter and more open. The variety of fairways lined with olive trees, numerous bunkers, dangerous water hazards and slopes on large greens require careful stroke planning. The course has a few long transitions. Great views of the Mediterranean Sea.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 72, 5867m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range, putting green

The course and clubhouse offer exceptionally beautiful views of the sea and the surrounding mountains. The course, lined with pine trees, is short, but difficult due to elevation differences, narrow fairways in places, doglegs and water hazards. The course has three par threes, two par fives and the rest are par fours. A few longer transitions and more elevation differences on the front 9.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 5193m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range, putting green

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club opened as a 9-hole course in 1991, designed by Antonio García Garrido. The other 9 holes were opened in 1996 and were designed by the club's own technical staff. The rather mountainous course offers beautiful views of the sea and the oak-covered mountains. A few narrow fairways and ravine crossings provide a suitable level of difficulty. A few long transitions and occasional elevation changes. It's recommended the use of a buggy

• 18 holes golf course, Par 72, 6015m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar

Miraflores was opened in 1990. Designed by Falco Nardi. The course has elevation changes, although it is not a real mountain course. Quite a short course, but you have to be careful on the openings, the fairways are quite narrow and there is a lot of water in play. A few dogleg fairways and blind shots. There are sometimes great views from the elevated tees.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 5148m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range

The course opened in 2010. Designed by Cabell B. Robinson. The course in Estepona is clearly above average. Offering magnificent sea and mountain views, Valle Romano is quite challenging in terms of terrain. There are many elevation changes, the fairways alternate up and down. Impressive, different holes. The large sloping greens allow for many flag positions. The use of a buggy is an option well worth considering.

• 18 holes golf course, Par 71, 6271m
• Clubhouse
• Pro-Shop
• Restaurant-Bar
• Driving range and putting green