The Costa del Sol, called Costa del Golf for a reason, is where the golf season lasts all year round and every hole has a postcard-perfect view. With more than 70 golf courses, this sunny part of Spain is a veritable Disneyland for adults…. only instead of queues there are golf carts, instead of cotton candy – cool drinks on the clubhouse terrace.
If you’re thinking of golfing in a setting of palm trees, blue skies and the elegance of Marbella – you’re in the right place.
The Costa del Sol isn’t just a sport, it’s a lifestyle full of prestige, freedom and a pinch of Andalusian casualness.
Now let’s see where to grab a stick:
The most interesting golf courses on the Costa del Sol:
⛳ Santa Clara Golf Marbella
⛳ Chaparral Golf Club
⛳ Finca Cortesín Golf Club
⛳ Real Club Valderrama (a true gem and world legend)
⛳ La Cala Golf
⛳ Los Naranjos Golf Club
⛳ Atalaya Golf & Country Club
And many, many more…
Santa Clara Golf Marbella – luxury with sea views
Santa Clara is the essence of Marbella style – an elegant course with wide fairways, perfect greens and a “dolce vita” atmosphere. Just minutes from the center of Marbella, you can combine golf here with a later lunch on the beach or shopping in Puerto Banús. The perfect place for a “perfect day”.
Chaparral Golf Club – where golf meets nature
Chaparral is like a hidden treasure near La Cala de Mijas. A course surrounded by pine forests, with many natural obstacles that not only test your skills, but also delight you. Here, every stroke is an excuse to stop for a moment and admire nature.
Finca Cortesín – master level
It’s a place where the best play. Host to tournaments such as the Solheim Cup, Finca Cortesín is the absolute top of world golf. The course is perfectly maintained, the on-site luxury hotel is stunning, and the whole thing is like a scene from a movie about the rich and famous…. only without the script.
Real Club Valderrama – the legend of legends
It’s impossible to talk about golf on the Costa del Sol without mentioning Valderrama. It’s an iconic place that every self-respecting golfer wants to visit at least once – just as a surfer dreams of Hawaii. Note: the green fee is akin to an exclusive dinner for two, but it’s worth it. It really is worth it.
Lifestyle…
Some people joke that on the Costa del Sol, the first word you learn here is “birdie” and the second is “sangria.”
Because here, golf doesn’t end at the 18th hole. In fact, it begins on the clubhouse terrace, with a glass of cold cava, under the shade of palm trees, and unfolds to create an amazing, immersive lifestyle.
This is Costa del Golf: sport, sun and lifestyle all in one.
And if you want to feel a touch of true Marbelline prestige – remember: white pants, slightly tanned skin and a smile are your mandatory dress code!
