Los Naranjos

In 2008 Los Naranjos was voted the “Golf Club of the Year.” This award-winning course is host to several prestigious European tournaments throughout the year. It is a Robert Trent Jones designed course that measures 6,500 meters. The par 72 course features 18 challenging holes with wide fairways and large greens. Players of all ability levels will find this course enjoyable, because it is forgiving on beginners but offers plenty of challenge for seasoned players as well.

Of course, while the golf course is the primary draw for visitors who come to Los Naranjos, it also has excellent facilities. The Massage and Wellness facility gives guests, whether or not they are golfers, the chance to enjoy a relaxing massage. Massages can be enjoyed outside underneath the palm trees or in the privacy of an indoor facility. Wellness classes, such as pilates and yoga, are available in outdoor venues that offer spectacular views of the mountains, and aromatherapy is also utilized to help visitors relax. Los Naranjos also has a hairdresser, so the ladies in the group can enjoy some pampering while the men are on the greens. The Restaurant has food to please all tastes, and is known for the Grand Sunday Buffet each weekend, which offers food so good it even appeals to the locals.

Golf la Dama de Noche

La Dama de Noche is another popular golf course near Puerto Banus. This is the first golf course in Europe to use strategically placed lighting so that golfers can literally play any time of the day or night. The true golf enthusiast will no longer have to put the clubs away when the sun goes down. The special design and placement of the lighting ensures that there are few glares and dim spots on t he course. In fact, many golfers leave stating that they feel as though they just played in the daylight, while they in fact were playing late into the night.

La Dama was designed by Enrique Canales and is just 9 holes long. It is rated at par 36 and requires strategic play on each hole. The course is named for the La Dama de Noche plant, and these are planted throughout the course. They provide an added benefit, because they become quite fragrant at night, and the fragrance is a deterrent to mosquitoes.

Both of these courses offer something unique for the golfer to enjoy, and are located near the glitz and glamour of the Puerto Banus region. If you are looking for a luxury golf experience with some of the best nightlife in and around Marbella, consider this port location to base your trip from.

Torremolinos is a coastal town situated in the Malaga region of Spain’s Costa del Sol area. This tourist town has several golf courses that are not to be missed, as well as several beachside resorts. If you are planning your golf holidays to the Costa del Sol Torremolinos is a great city to base your trip from, as it has all of the amenities you need for a comfortable vacation. Local airport transfers are available from a host of reputable companies.

Parador del Golf

The first course to be built in Torremolinos was the Parador del Golf. This course sits right on the beach and is just five minutes from the Malaga airport. It was built in 1929, and has everything you would expect from a mature course.

Because the Parador course was built before the Costa del Sol was one of the most popular golf holiday destinations in the world, it is longer than many of the courses in the area. It features a full 18 holes as well as a third nine that is perfect for those with only a short period of time to play. The new nine holes are ideal for junior players, making Parador an ideal destination for those traveling with their families.

Guadalhorce Club de Golf

While not technically in Torremolinos, Guadalhorce Club de Golf is near enough to be played by those basing their trip in this popular city. This Kosti Kuronen designed course features 18 holes rated at par 72. It is a short 5860 yards from the longest tees, and is located just minutes from the airport, so guests could literally play a round on the way to their Torremolinos hotel.

The course is divided into two distinct halves. The first half looks like a course out of an English park, with flat fairways and few hazards. This belies the challenge of the second half, with its elevated greens and numerous hazards. It is a fun course to play, offering surprises around every corner.

Lauro Golf

Lauro Golf is another that is near the coastal town. This residential golf course has three nines that can be combined however the golfer desires to make a complete 18-hole game. Regardless of the combination, the full 18-hole game is rated at par 72. The natural surroundings dictated the course’s design, so many twists, turns, and elevations are found on the course.

The beautiful course is the work of the late Folco Nardi, who focused on creating a course that was not difficult, but still required some technical play to perfect. As nature has been embraced around every corner, it is not uncommon for golfers to come face to face with natural wildlife.

The course features fourteen lakes, adding challenge to the course along with natural beauty. The clubhouse at Lauro is housed in an ancient Andalusian building, making it both luxurious and historic. It houses a restaurant, pro shop, and changing rooms, and outdoor facilities include a swimming pool and tennis courts, making this a course where golfers can spend a restful day while they enjoy their favorite game.

For those who wish to travel to Europe for golf holidays, Spain is often the first choice. Choosing a destination within the country is not always as simple as it might seem. There are several excellent golf holiday destinations within the country, but by far the best out of them all is the Costa del Sol. If you are trying to decide, here are four reasons that the Costa del Sol is the ideal destination.

A Variety of Golf Courses

The Costa del Sol offers a wide range of golf experiences in one convenient location. There are around 70 golf courses on the Costa del Sol and the surrounding areas, making it the perfect place to base a true golf adventure. Among the golf courses in the region, you can play courses designed by famous designers, such as Robert Trent Jones, Dave Thomas, and Cabell Robinson. Prestigious European tournaments are held in the region on a regular basis, which attests to the quality of the courses. You will find long and short courses, 18-hole and 9-hole options, and even a lighted course that allows you to play into the wee hours of the night.

Pristine Accommodations

Most of the golf courses on the Costa del Sol sit on luxury resorts. Here you can find accommodations that meet and exceed all of your expectations. Imagine staying in a fine resort where you can open your windows and see a beautiful golf course and the Mediterranean in the distance. On the Costa del Sol, this is entirely possible. Additionally, many of the Costa del Sol resorts have luxury spa facilities for their guests to enjoy as they relax after a challenging game of golf.

Non-Golf Entertainment Options

Are you traveling with someone who is not quite as passionate about the game of golf as you are? If so, then the Costa del Sol is the ideal destination for both of you. Not only will you be surrounded by golfing opportunities, but your travel partner also will find plenty to do. Pristine beaches, award-winning spas, excellent shopping, and even zoos and adventure parks are all found on the Costa del Sol. In fact, this region is a popular holiday destination for those who do not care at all about golf, because it is packed with interesting things to see and do.

Easy Access to Transportation

The Costa del Sol is serviced by two airports, the Gibraltar Airport and the Malaga Airport, which make getting to the area simple. Once you arrive, you will not have to hire a car if you do not wish to, because the major resorts offer shuttle service, and bus and taxi service is readily available. In fact, you can travel throughout the region with relative ease because of the excellent transportation infrastructure that is there. Of course, if you wish to hire a car, you can certainly do so from either airport.

While Spain offers you many golf-centric destinations, none is truly as ideal as the Costa del Sol. If a golf holiday is in your future, consider booking a trip to this beautiful region. Stunning views, excellent hospitality, and award-winning golf courses await!