With over 70 golf courses, Málaga and Costa del Sol reign as Europe’s premier golf travel destination, earning the nickname ‘Costa del Golf’. Beyond its exceptional golf infrastructure, Málaga boasts delightful weather conducive to year-round play. Strategically positioned, Higuerón Hotel Málaga Curio Collection By Hilton is surrounded by more than 18 superb golf courses, all within a 20-minute radius.
VALDERRAMA GOLF
Crafted by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and acclaimed as the premier course in Continental Europe, this stunning golf course consistently maintains impeccable conditions and delivers top-tier service to players. Serving as the headquarters for the legendary Ryder Cup in 1997 and numerous Volvo Masters events, it recently hosted the Open Spain in April 2016.
GOLF TORREQUEBRADA
Established in 1976, the Torrequebrada golf course was crafted by José Gancedo, renowned as one of Spain’s finest amateur golfers. His exceptional design skills have led him to create golf courses across Spain, Europe, and America. Today, Torrequebrada is recognized as one of Europe’s premier golf destinations.
CHAPARRAL GOLF
Since its reopening, El Chaparral Golf Club has emerged as one of the most alluring golf clubs on the Costa del Sol, thanks to the unwavering dedication and endeavors of the Rubio family business to establish it as a premier destination. Designed by Gancedo, it stands out as the sole golf course on the Costa del Sol featuring 6 par 3’s, 6 par 4’s, and 6 par 5’s. Spanning 6000 meters in total length, it presents a diverse array of holes and poses a formidable challenge, demanding precision and skill from players.
MIJAS GOLF
Over the past few decades, Mijas Golf has risen to prominence as one of Europe’s premier golf complexes, celebrated for its immaculately maintained courses and the welcoming ambiance and superb service it extends to guests. Nestled in the picturesque valley of Mijas, just north of Fuengirola, its courses, Los Lagos and Los Olivos, offer a tranquil setting only twenty minutes from the Málaga international airport and Marbella, and a mere 3.5 kilometers from the sea. Designed by the esteemed Robert Trent Jones, these courses epitomize excellence in golfing experiences.
CABOPINO GOLF MARBELLA
This golf course, newly constructed in 2001, features 18 meticulously designed holes by Juan Ligues Creus. Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean sea, it offers breathtaking panoramic views and is adorned with lush vegetation, including a stunning array of wide-canopied pine trees.
LOS NARANJOS GOLF
Los Naranjos is a typical Robert Trent Jones Sr. design with generous fairways and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. The greens, with Penn A4-grass, are spacious and slightly undulated. The tees are long and have four markers: red, yellow, white and black with course lengths starting from 5.131 metres and reaching 6.532 metres at its longest. Since the opening in 1977, Los Naranjos has been the host of several mayor competitions, including the Spanish Open, and is ranked one of the best golf courses in Spain. In 2005 and again in 2008 Los Naranjos was voted “Course of the year” on the Costa del Sol.
LAURO GOLF
Lauro Golf can be found in the middle of beautiful pure nature, in an old Andalusian typical building with restaurants, pro-shop, swimming pools, padel tennis, lawn bowls club and an equestrian centre. The course was designed by Folco Nardi and Mariano Benitez, consists of 27 holes that can be played in three different combinations, all par 72.