Golf in Marbella puts you in the heart of the Costa del Sol's golf scene, with courses such as Los Naranjos, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Marbella Golf & Country Club, Santa Clara and La Quinta close to the town. Combine your rounds with Marbella's beaches, restaurants and old town. Compare green fees and book your tee times in Marbella online.

Golf in Marbella: Los Naranjos, Santa Clara, La Quinta and more in the heart of the Costa del Sol. Compare green fees and book your tee times online.

Marbella

Golf in Málaga puts you close to the airport and the city, with courses such as Alhaurín Golf, Golf Torrequebrada and El Paraíso within easy reach. It is a convenient base for short golf breaks that combine rounds with Málaga's old town, museums and restaurants. Compare green fees and book your tee times in Málaga online.

Golf in Málaga: courses close to the airport and the city, from Alhaurín Golf to Torrequebrada. Compare green fees and book your tee times online.

Malaga

Golf in Estepona offers a quieter base on the western Costa del Sol, with Valle Romano below the Sierra Bermeja mountains and El Paraíso Golf Club close by. The town's beaches and relaxed old centre make it easy to combine golf with time by the sea. Compare green fees and book your tee times in Estepona online.

Golf in Estepona: Valle Romano and El Paraíso on the quieter western Costa del Sol. Compare green fees and book your tee times in Estepona online.

Estepona

Cadiz

Golf in Sotogrande means two of the finest courses on the Costa del Sol: Real Club Valderrama, host of the Ryder Cup, and La Reserva Club Sotogrande with its views of the Mediterranean. Sotogrande's marina and beaches make it an elegant base for a golf trip. Compare green fees and book your tee times in Sotogrande online.

Golf in Sotogrande: play Real Club Valderrama and La Reserva Club Sotogrande overlooking the Mediterranean. Compare green fees and book tee times online.

Sotogrande

Mijas

La Reserva Club Sotogrande

Located in the heart of southern Spain, La Reserva Club Sotogrande is the perfect place to play golf while enjoying stunning views of the cobalt Mediterranean Sea. This country club is home to one of the best golf courses in the Costa del Sol, featuring large greens, open fairways, challenging undulations, and various water features, including water hazards and lakes. 

With its Andalusian Hills setting and the philosophy of golf course design, this course is perfect for golfers of all levels. La Reserva Club Sotogrande has a strong golfing legacy and has hosted many important events. It's not just about golf though, there's plenty to do here, from day trips to the sandy beach to enjoy the social scene and green space. La Reserva Club Sotogrande is a good experience for anyone who wants to play golf in a beautiful natural environment. 

The club has plenty of staff who are always on hand to make sure you have a great day on the course. With such changes, La Reserva Club Sotogrande remains a firm believer that golf is more than just a sport, it's a lifestyle. 


Real Club Valderrama

Nestled in the prestigious Sotogrande region of Spain, Real Club Valderrama is an extraordinary golf course that has rightfully earned its place among the world's finest. With its stunning location overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this legendary course has hosted prestigious events like the Open de España and World Golf Championship.



<h2>Best golf courses in Costa del Sol</h2><p><a href="/golf-course/real-club-valderrama">Real Club Valderrama</a> in Sotogrande is one of the most famous courses in Europe. Overlooking the Mediterranean, it has hosted the Ryder Cup, the Open de España and World Golf Championships events.</p><p><a href="/golf-course/finca-cortesin">Finca Cortesín</a> is a striking course with the Mediterranean as its backdrop. Fruit trees and well-placed bunkers feature throughout, and the closing hole is a fitting finale.</p><p><a href="/golf-course/la-reserva-golf-club">La Reserva Club Sotogrande</a> offers views of the sea, large greens and open, rolling fairways. Water features and challenging undulations make it one of the most rewarding rounds in the area.</p><p><a href="/golf-course/los-naranjos-golf-club">Los Naranjos Golf Club</a> in Marbella was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Wide fairways and a tough opening par 4 set the tone for a classic Marbella round.</p><p><a href="/golf-course/lahacienda-links">La Hacienda Links Golf Course</a> is part of a 36-hole resort with two courses, Links and Heathland. It is a good base for golfers who want variety without changing hotels.</p><p><a href="/golf-course/la-cala-campo-asia">La Cala Campo Asia</a>, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, is a demanding course with classic design elements and plenty of testing holes for experienced golfers.</p><p><a href="/golf-course/valle-romano-golf-and-resort">Valle Romano Golf & Resort</a> in Estepona sits below the Sierra Bermeja mountains. It is an enjoyable round for golfers staying on the western Costa del Sol.</p><h2>When to play golf in Costa del Sol</h2><p>The Costa del Sol has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Autumn, winter and spring are the most popular seasons for golf in Costa del Sol, with comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. In high summer, early-morning or late-afternoon tee times in Costa del Sol are the most pleasant. Demand peaks between autumn and spring, so book early for the best choice of times and green fees in Costa del Sol.</p><h2>Getting there</h2><p>Málaga Airport is the main gateway, with direct flights from many European cities and most courses along the coast within a short drive. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative for the courses around Sotogrande in the west. A hire car makes it easy to combine courses from Málaga to Sotogrande on one Costa del Sol golf holiday.</p><h2>Golf areas in Costa del Sol</h2><p>The area around <a href="/golf-destination/malaga">Málaga</a> offers courses close to the airport and the city. <a href="/golf-destination/costa-del-sol/marbella">Marbella</a> is the heart of the region's golf scene, with classic courses close to its hotels and restaurants. Further west, <a href="/golf-destination/costa-del-sol/estepona">Estepona</a> is quieter, and <a href="/golf-destination/costa-del-sol/sotogrande">Sotogrande</a> is home to Valderrama and La Reserva.</p>

Golf in Costa del Sol means Valderrama, Marbella's classic courses and sunny winters near Málaga Airport. Compare courses and book tee times online.

Costa del Sol

Golf in Costa del Sol combines Mediterranean sunshine with one of the densest collections of courses in Europe, from Marbella and Estepona to Sotogrande. Championship venues such as Valderrama sit alongside relaxed resort courses, and most are within easy reach of Málaga Airport. Mild winters, sea views and lively coastal towns make the Costa del Sol a classic choice for a golf holiday at any time of year.

Golf courses in Sotogrande

Sotogrande golf highlights

La Reserva Club Sotogrande

Real Club Valderrama

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