Andalucia is one of Europe’s foremost golfing destinations, with over 100 courses. The climate, with guaranteed warm temperatures all year round, not to mention endless hours of sunshine, coupled with spectacularly located courses, often with mountain or sea views, makes this region a hugely popular choice for golfers from all over the world.
Malaga and Cadiz provinces, with their long coastlines, have the highest concentration of greens, while there is even a desert course in Almeria. In terms of international competitions, the prestigious Valderrama is home to the Andalucia Masters on the European Tour, which takes place in October, while Finca Cortesin holds the Volvo World Matchplay in May.
In recent years, the number and quality of courses in Almeria and Huelva provinces have increased dramatically, providing memorable challenges for all levels of golfing enthusiasts.
As well as this, the provinces of Granada and Sevilla also offer fine courses and services for golfers. And although the inland provinces of Jaen and Córdoba are not well known as golf destinations, the number of greens in these areas is also increasing.
Andalucia is a top golfing destination and golf tourism is increasing by leaps and bounds. Come and experience what the region has to offer - and remember to book your holiday well in advance.
Golf courses within 1 hour's drive
Los Moriscos Golf Course
This is a beautiful golf course located next to the sea with spectacular views of sea and mountain, and within easy reach of Órgiva.
The course is a flat links with large greens and two lakes to negotiate. Exotic plants line the fairways giving a tropical feel to the course; they include papaya, mango and palm trees as well as stands of sugar cane.
Practice facilities here are ideal, and include a driving range, putting green, pitching green and golf lessons.
Address: Playa Granada, s/n. 18613 Motril, Granada.
Directions: The course is due south from Órgiva and it is right next to the sea. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 70
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Granada Golf Club
This is a mainly flat course with water hazards on the 15th, 16th and 17th holes. There are two large and one small lake on the course.
The club house welcomes members players and visitors alike.
Address: Avda. Los Cosarios, s/n. 18110 Las Gabias, Granada.
Directions: The golf course is due north from Órgiva about 7 kilometres to the south west of Granada. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 71
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Santa Clara Golf Club
Address: Avda. Del Juncalillo, s/n, 18630 Otura, Granada
Directions: The golf course is due north from Órgiva about 7 kilometres to the south west of Granada. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Golf courses within 1.5 hour's drive
Medina Elvira Golf Club
A magnificent course suitable for beginners and high handicappers, with its open tee and green positions, the course also offers challenges for the more experienced player.
The layout follows the natural contours of the land situated between two rivers and the course is bordered part way by the Galería forest with its remarkable variety of indigenous trees. The greens are large and all of them generally incorporate gentle slopes.
Address: Ctra. Caparena, s/n. 18230 Atarfe, Granada.
Directions: The golf course is due north from Órgiva about 6 kilometres to the north west of Granada. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Almerimar Golf Club
A course of wide fairways with trees and plants affording plenty of shade, huge water hazards, fair-sized sand traps and large and fast greens.
The layout is American in style and the course, quite long at its inauguration in 1976, now plays shorter due to the technological advances of equipment, and the tendency for the ball to roll a long way on the generally flat fairways.
Address: C/ Arquitecto Julián Laguna. Urb. Almerimar. 04711 El Ejido, Almería.
Directions: The course is due east from Órgiva and not to far from Almeria near El Ejido. The course is about 6 kilometres from the motorway. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 27
• Par - 72 & 35
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
La Envía Golf Club
Set in an undulating valley surrounded by mountains. Palms, cactus and indigenous shrubs line the periphery of each hole, making this course a true oasis in the desert-like area.
Long holes dominate the front nine, in particular the 2nd and 5th, with shorter holes further along requiring a tighter game. The 12th, 13th and 14th can be tricky. There are four practice greens and a 20-slot driving range.
Address: Ctra. de Alicún, km. 10,3. Autovía del Mediterráneo, exit 429 to Enix, Felix. 04727 Vícar, Almería.
Directions: The golf course is due east from Órgiva and near Almeria. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 70
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Playa Serena Golf Club
A mature and excellently maintained course, opened in 1979, it is one of the flattest in the country. It has wide fairways and the small, sloping greens are well protected by bunkers.
The prevailing winds can present difficulties and no fewer than 12 of the holes have some tricky areas of rough and many water hazards. Take special care driving off at the 7th and especially at the 13th, an awkward Par 5, as good tee shots are necessary for both.
Address: Paseo del Golf, 8. 04740 Roquetas de Mar, Almería.
Directions: The golf course is due east from Órgiva near Almería. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Añoreta Golf Course
This was the first course to be designed by Jose Maria Canizares. It suits all abilities with generous bermuda fairways, and rolling greens. Beautifully laid out with numerous water features and an abundance of tall palm trees and colourful flowers. The 7th hole has stunning panoramic sea views.
Practice facilities include a driving range and putting green.
Address: Avda. del Golf, s/n. Urb. Añoreta Golf. 29730 Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga.
Directions: The golf course is due west from Órgiva in the direction of Malaga. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Baviera Golf Course
This course is situated in the foothills of the Sierra de la Almijara and has lovely views of the surrounding mountains.
The first 9 holes are mainly flat with large bermuda fairways and large sloping and curved greens. Lakes affect a large part of the course. The 4th hole, a par 5, has two lakes, one of which extends more than 15,000 square metres.
Address: Urb. Baviera Golf, Casa Club. 29751 Caleta de Vélez, Málaga.
Directions: The golf course is due west from Órgiva in the direction of Malaga. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 71
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Golf courses within 2 hour's drive
Alborán Golf Club
Lying close to the Cabo de Gata nature reserve, this championship course was designed by Ramón Espinosa.
There is a good balance of varying length and direction in the holes and each needs some considered advance strategy. More than 60 well positioned bunkers challenge throughout the course and it has a lake to the right of the 5th hole which runs for almost all its length.
Address: C/de los Juegos de Barcelona, s/n. Urb. El Toyo. 04131 Retamar, Almería.
Directions: The golf course is due east from Órgiva and on the east side of Almería. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Alhaurin Golf Course
Located in the mountains behind Mijas. While it has a magnificent setting with spectacular views, the course demands accuracy - or a bag of balls!
The management have made significant investments in recent years to make the original 1993 Seve Ballesteros-design friendlier to all standards of golfer. The resort also has a terrific children's par 3 course adjacent to the new clubhouse.
Address: Ctra. MA-426 Fuengirola-Coín, km. 15,1. 29120 Alhaurín el Grande, Málaga.
Directions: The golf course is due west from Órgiva and is to the north west of Malaga. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Antequera Golf Course
The course at 650 metres above sea level is situated between the Torcal mountains, and La Vega de Antequera plains.
The fairways are lined with 200 year old olive trees, and the course is surrounded with lavender, thyme, rosemary, pines and fruit trees. It is a perfectly maintained course of more than 6000 metres, and has numerous lakes filled from mountain streams.
Address: Urb. Antequera Golf s/n. 29200 Antequera, Málaga.
Directions: The golf course is due west from Órgiva and north of Malaga. You can choose coastal or inland routes. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes
Club De Golf Cordoba
This is a beautiful golf course with an undulating layout. Located in Sierra Morena, next to Forest Park Los Villares, its privileged position affords players gorgeous panoramic views.
Eleven of the holes have dog legs. There is a lake in the centre of the course with holes radiating out in a star shape. Four greens and three tees are close to the lake.
Address: Ctra. Antigua Córdoba-Obejo, km. 9,2. Aptdo. Correos 436. 14080 Córdoba.
Directions: The golf course is due north west from Órgiva and the one furthest away. Detailed directions are provided in your information pack in your accommodation.
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• Holes - 18
• Par - 72
• Clubs hire - Yes
• Buggy hire - Yes
• Hand Cart hire - Yes
• Restaurant - Yes
• Bar - Yes